Ericsson and Telstra achieve 5G uplink speed of 447 Mbps
24 October, 2024Telstra and Ericsson claim to have achieved a 5G uplink speed of 447 Mbps in a sub-6 GHz 5G Standalone (SA) network, surpassing the previous record by over 100 Mbps.
Spectrum in 7–8 GHz range to enable 6G networks
23 October, 2024The 7–8 GHz spectrum will potentially be a cornerstone of 6G technology, enabling faster, more reliable networks that are essential for the next wave of innovation.
Telstra and Optus move 3G network closure to October
15 August, 2024Telstra and Optus will extend the closure of their 3G networks from the end of August to 28 October, to give Australian customers and businesses more time to prepare.
ACMA seeks input on options for the upper 6 GHz band
24 June, 2024The ACMA is seeking views on planning options to possibly introduce radio local area networks and/or wide-area wireless broadband services in the upper 6 GHz band.
Govt audits national mobile coverage as Telstra extends 3G closure
10 May, 2024 by Lauren DavisThe Australian Government has begun auditing mobile coverage and capacity around the country, just days after Telstra extended its 3G network closure by two months.
ACMA issues discussion paper on expiring spectrum licences
25 March, 2024The ACMA has released a public discussion paper inviting stakeholders to provide feedback on the future use of Australia's spectrum.
4G and the opportunity behind 2G and 3G network sunsets
05 December, 2023 by Drazen Drinic*, Principal Product Manager, Product Strategy – Product Center Cellular, u-bloxWhile the forced upgrade will disrupt businesses, they and their end users will benefit from more capable connected solutions.
ACMA reveals mid-band spectrum allocation outcomes
27 November, 2023The ACMA has completed the allocation process for area-wide licences in the 3.4–4.0 GHz band in remote areas of Australia and announced the outcome of its 3.4/3.7 GHz bands spectrum allocation process.
NZ's RSM finalises Spectrum Outlook, seeks working group members
09 October, 2023Radio Spectrum Management has finalised the New Zealand Spectrum Outlook 2023 to 2027 and is now working towards making the 24–30 GHz radio spectrum available for long-term use.
NZ makes initial allocation decision on 24–30 GHz spectrum
16 August, 2023The decision is intended to provide the mobile and satellite industries with certainty on which portions of spectrum will be available for what purposes in the long term.
ACMA allocates spectrum for metro wireless broadband
02 August, 2022 by Lauren DavisARCIA has welcomed ACMA's decision to allocate 75 MHz of spectrum for low-power local area wireless broadband (LA WBB) in metropolitan areas.
Silvus Technologies StreamCaster solutions
06 August, 2021The range enables critical mobile communication and temporary network requirements for projects on land, at sea and in the air.
Canberra sets limits for 5G spectrum auction
13 August, 2020Allocation limits of 1 GHz will be set for the auction of 26 GHz spectrum in 2021, to prevent monopolisation by single telcos.
UK 700 MHz, 3.6–3.8 GHz auction details updated
04 August, 2020 by Jonathan NallyOfcom has published the results of consultations into its 5G spectrum auction rules statement and updated the expected timing for the auction.
Cambium says 20,000 of its CBRS devices are in use
30 July, 2020Cambium Networks has announced that around 20,000 of its Citizens Broadband Radio Service devices are being used by more than 150 service providers in the US.
