High success rate in fifth MCX Plugtests
06 November, 2020The fifth ETSI MCX Plugtests sessions resulted in a highly successful interoperability rate of 95%, setting the scene for future implementations.
Spectrum allocations for 5G
05 November, 2020The federal government has begun the process to allocate spectrum in the 850/900 MHz bands to support deployment of 4G (and later 5G) mobile services.
Adapting to the COVID-19 world
03 November, 2020 by Corey WeirAs the COVID-19 pandemic persists, New Zealand's premier communications association is looking to improve its own communications, writes Corey Weir.
Recent disasters must be catalyst for change
02 November, 2020 by Hamish Duff, President, ARCIAThe past summer must be the catalyst to get everyone thinking and working together to solve public safety communications problems, says Hamish Duff.
Feedback on the ACMA's spectrum outlook
20 October, 2020 by Jonathan NallyA consultation on the ACMA's Five-Year Spectrum Outlook has seen a number of concerns raised and ideas suggested.
Update on mission-critical technology developments
19 October, 2020 by Jonathan NallyTo get an update on progress in various mission-critical communications matters, we spoke with TCCA's Tony Gray and ACCF's Anton Abrahams.
Pre-verification of MCPTT conformance test case
19 October, 2020Fully interoperable standards-based critical broadband services have moved closer with pre-verification of a mission-critical push-to-talk conformance test case.
Optus claims Australian 5G speed record
15 October, 2020 by Dylan Bushell-EmblingOptus has achieved average download speeds of over 2.5 Gbps using the first of 151 planned high-speed 5G base stations to be deployed in Sydney and Melbourne.
Ofcom's new spectrum licence EMF conditions
08 October, 2020UK spectrum regulator Ofcom is introducing new licence conditions and launching an online tool to ensure radio equipment adheres to international EMF guidelines.
Consultation launched on use of the 3.4 GHz band
29 September, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe federal government is exploring ways to optimise licensing to free up spectrum for 5G and improve regional connectivity, while retaining current uses of the band.
ACMA approves GPS repeater trials in road tunnels
29 September, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe ACMA will work with emergency services agencies in Sydney and Melbourne to test location-service repeaters, such as GPS, in road tunnels.
Government consults on telco powers and immunities framework
24 September, 2020The powers that telcos have to enter land and install and maintain some types of facilities, and immunities they have from legislation, are under review.
Mesh antenna design is a smart satellite solution
22 September, 2020A prototype mesh antenna design for satellites enables contouring of the surface shape for spot beam enhancement.
EMDG scheme reformed to help Aussie exporters go global
21 September, 2020The Australian Government has announced that it will reform the EMDG scheme, shifting from reimbursement to grants to make applications simpler for exporters.
ARPANSA issues new draft safety standard for RF EME
17 September, 2020The new standard will replace ARPANSA's existing standard and is based on guidelines from the International Commission on Non-ionizing Radiation Protection.
