Response to FirstNet's rural broadband plans
31 August, 2016 by Jonathan NallyUS comms industry body NTCA says it is pleased the FCC recognises the statutory obligation of FirstNet to ensure "substantial rural coverage".
ACMA releases compliance report
26 August, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe ACMA has released a report and infographic on its efforts to improve compliance with radiocommunications transmitter licensing arrangements.
RSM to replan 3.5 GHz allocation
03 August, 2016New Zealand's Radio Spectrum Management (RSM) has suspended the fourth round of 3.5 GHz allocation and established a technical working group for the replanning of the band.
Signal jammer imports banned
15 June, 2016The importation of mobile phone jammers and GPS jammers is now prohibited after an amendment to Customs regulations.
Labelling of radio equipment
02 May, 2016Radio equipment supplied in Australia and New Zealand must comply with the relevant labelling requirements, under a simplified regime that took effect from 1 March 2016.
Radio Spectrum Management monthly update
02 May, 2016New Zealand calls for ideas for the use of 174–230 MHz, warns about LED streetlight RF noise and issues notice on digital fixed services above 5.9 GHz.
FCC quashes TETRA on public safety bands
28 April, 2016A US Federal Communications Commission ruling has effectively prohibited the use of TETRA systems on public safety 800 and 700 MHz bands.
ACMA primer on third-party authorisations
06 April, 2016Third-party authorisations are sometimes a source of confusion, so the ACMA has prepared some guidance on how to submit them.
Govt to adopt Spectrum Review recommendations
27 August, 2015The federal government has announced its response to the Spectrum Review undertaken by the Department of Communications in conjunction with the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
Monthly spectrum update from RSM New Zealand
10 August, 2015RSM New Zealand has announced several small updates to spectrum regulations and detailed another conviction for illegal use of RF dog tracking equipment.
ACMA enhances spectrum auction capabilities
03 August, 2015The ACMA has signed a multiyear contract with US-based Power Auctions for the provision of software for conducting spectrum auctions.
Authorities crack down on unlicensed mobile phone repeaters
07 May, 2015The ACMA and New South Wales Fair Trading have warned consumers about the use of unlicensed mobile phone repeaters, with Fair Trading serving a cease-and-desist order on the largest internet supplier of repeaters, Mobile Repeaters Australia (MRA).
Sydney's rail radio black spots remain due to upgrade delays
19 August, 2014Documents obtained under freedom of information laws show that radio black spots remain on Sydney's rail network, more than 11 years after the Waterfall train disaster.
Timing of digital dividend auction payments
27 March, 2013Ministerial direction requires ACMA to issue notices to successful bidders for final payments in the second half of 2014.
ACMA warns amateur radio operators after breach of Act
18 January, 2012The ACMA warns that all amateur licensees should be aware of and must operate in accordance with the Act after a man used his unlicensed equipment to jam radio frequencies.
