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.
In-flight phone calls approved
18 January, 2010The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released a discussion paper containing proposals for establishing radiocommunications licensing arrangements for in-flight mobile communications on aircraft.
Radiofrequency plan out for comment
29 September, 2008The ACMA has released a draft of a new Australian Radiofrequency Spectrum Plan for public comment. When completed, this will replace the current spectrum plan developed in January 2005.
