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The ever-changing future of wireless communications

01 November, 2021 by Ian Miller, Executive Officer, Australian Radio Communications Industry Association (ARCIA) Inc.

Grasp the future, it is strong and our industry is essential.


Who should decide who can repair a product?

18 June, 2021

Productivity Commission's draft report into a user's 'right to repair' is looking for comment.


5G network security problem

17 May, 2021 by Brian Grant, ANZ Director, Thales

To ensure trust industry and government must work together.


Radio regulations treaty agreed

13 May, 2021

The revisions to the Radio Regulations make a number of improvements to the management of the radio spectrum and satellite orbits.


Consultation for upcoming 850/900 MHz auction

30 April, 2021

ACMA has draft legislation documents ready to view for comment.


FCC warns against using radios for criminal purposes

20 January, 2021

The FCC's Enforcement Bureau has issued an official Enforcement Advisory warning against the use of radio devices or services for criminal activities.


RSM issues reminder about illegal radios

11 November, 2020

New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management agency has issued a reminder to the industry and the public concerning the supply and use of illegal radios.


Ofcom issues 'Statement of Objections' to Motorola, Sepura

27 October, 2020

Ofcom has provisionally found that Motorola and Sepura employees exchanged data on strategic pricing intentions for a tender run by the Police ICT Company.


Hobby drone supplier fined US$2.9m for RF infringements

24 July, 2020

US online hobby equipment supplier HobbyKing has been fined US$2,861,128 by the FCC for marketing drone transmitters that did not comply with licensing rules.


Amendments allow telcos to deploy temporary facilities

02 April, 2020

The federal government will allow carriers to deploy temporary capabilities as approved low-impact facilities in specific circumstances such as emergencies.


Motorola awarded US$764 million in case against Hytera

17 February, 2020

Motorola Solutions has been awarded a total of US$764.6 million in its trade secret theft and copyright case against Hytera, and will now seek worldwide injunctions.


ACMA offers help for bushfire-affected licence holders

28 January, 2020 by Jonathan Nally

The ACMA is offering various forms of assistance for those in bushfire-affected areas who have licence renewals coming up.


Secondary targeting: how to strengthen the weakest link in your cybersecurity defence

16 January, 2020

Find out what secondary targeting is, how you can detect it and what steps you can take to protect your business — and your network — from harm.


Equipment stolen from RFS radio repeater vehicle

02 December, 2019 by Jonathan Nally

Thieves have stolen tyres, axles, jerry cans and radio equipment from a Rural Fire Service portable radio repeater trailer.


The business of phishing scams: how to defend your data

01 December, 2019

Here's how you can implement security best practices to protect you and your business from the latest in phishing and other email attacks.


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