Extra 2 x 60 MHz for regional mobile broadband
01 June, 2015The federal government has announced that an additional 2 x 60 MHz of spectrum in regional Australia will be made available to support mobile broadband services.
Canadian responders welcome 20 MHz guarantee
13 May, 2015 by Lance ValcourCanadian first responder organisations are celebrating their federal government's decision to set aside a second 10 MHz of the 700 MHz spectrum for public safety purposes.
ACCC seeks input on spectrum competition limits
09 April, 2015The ACCC is inviting submissions on whether competition limits should be imposed upon a proposed auction by the ACMA of segments of the 1800 MHz band in regional Australia.
ACMA proposes 1800 MHz spectrum licences auction
11 February, 2015The ACMA has released the terms of a draft recommendation it proposes to make to the federal government about the reallocation of spectrum in the regional 1800 MHz band for long-term licences.
ACMA proposes 1800 MHz spectrum licences auction
11 February, 2015The ACMA has released the terms of a draft recommendation it proposes to make to the federal government about the reallocation of spectrum in the regional 1800 MHz band for long-term licences.
Better location information for mobile calls to Triple Zero
17 December, 2014Emergency services organisations can now obtain automatic access to improved information about the location of Australians who dial Triple Zero (000) seeking help from a mobile.
Investigation report gives FirstNet rap over knuckles
12 December, 2014A report from the US Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General into practices at FirstNet has found substantial deficiencies in the agency's operations.
Restack of digital TV services completed
25 November, 2014Broadcast Australia has completed the process of clearing digital television services within the Spectrum Restack Program from the digital dividend band (694-820 MHz) on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Productivity Commission to make recommendations on mobile broadband
24 November, 2014The Productivity Commission has been tasked with undertaking a cost-benefit analysis of the best way to deliver a mobile broadband capability for public safety agencies.
Govt opens consultations on future of spectrum in Australia
12 November, 2014The Department of Communications has released a consultation paper on the future management of spectrum in Australia and is seeking public comment by 2 December 2014.
Latest monthly update from Radio Spectrum Management New Zealand
06 November, 2014The New Zealand regulator has identified serious cases of interference caused by LED lighting and is calling for cross submissions to its review of the Radiocommunications Act 1989.
Radio Spectrum Management New Zealand monthly update
14 October, 2014RSM New Zealand's latest industry update covers new general user licences for fixed-link and short-range devices, an extension to the Radiocommunications Act review and auction of AM and FM licences.
ACMA prosecutes man for interfering with taxi frequencies
30 September, 2014A man in Melbourne has been fined $3500 and ordered to pay costs after pleading guilty to three offences of deliberately disrupting a taxi company's radio communications system.
Industry Talking - major spectrum changes on the cards
26 September, 2014A review by the Department of Communications of spectrum policy frameworks and deregulation agendas to drive future innovation and productivity is just one of the challenges currently facing the industry, writes ARCIA President Hamish Duff.
Radio Spectrum Management New Zealand's update for September
01 September, 2014Radio Spectrum Management has issued its September update on spectrum regulation matters, including a review of the Radiocommunications Act, white space licensing and prohibited equipment.
