Australia's ACMA is expected to release a consultation seeking feedback on a discussion paper concerning the use and planning of the 28 GHz band. The ACMA expects to release this paper in the next month or so in order keep the 26 GHz and 28 GHz consultation process aligned. In the… Read more...

Australia's ACMA is seeking feedback on its proposed the five year spectrum outlook (FYSO) for 2018 to 2022, due to be released in the 1st quarter of 2018-2019 financial year. As part of this consultation the ACMA is seeking feedback on the following issues: Further improvements that could be made to… Read more...

Australia's ACMA is seeking feedback on proposed rules to allow for the introduction of point to multipoint systems in the 5.6 GHz band. In order to support frequency coordination and licensing of point to multipoint systems operating in the 5.6 GHz band, the ACMA is proposing to release a new Radiocommunications… Read more...

Australia's ACMA has opened a consultation on proposed amendments to the licences arrangements pertaining to the use of body scanners at airports that use radio frequencies in their operation. The proposed amendments will regulate the radiated power emitted by body scanners that operate in the 24.25–30 GHz and 67–80 GHz… Read more...

Australia's ACMA has launched a consultation on the assignment and licensing of the 3.6 GHz band  (3575–3700 MHz), which is soon to be auctioned. The consultation covers: Whether or not licences for 3.6 GHz spectrum should commence as soon as the auction ends or at the end of a two… Read more...

Australia's ACMA has launched a consultation on the proposed technical framework for operating in 3.6 GHz (3575–3700 MHz), which is due to be auctioned shortly. The ACMA is seeking feedback on the following: The draft spectrum licensing plan for the 3.4 GHz band. Proposed emission limits for spectrum in the 3100–3380 MHz… Read more...

The ACMA has a consultation open until April 17, 2018 on proposed changes to the current spectrum licence tax as detailed in Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Tax) Determination 2014. The ACMA is proposing the following: To adjust the base amounts used in the calculation of indirect costs Reflect changes in Census information.… Read more...

As part of ACMA's five year spectrum outlook 2017 - 2021 the regulator is consulting on a work plans for new major spectrum projects, the future allocation assignment of spectrum bands and the regulators approach to the implementation of spectrum review and legislative reform. The bands mentioned as being reviewed for future allocation and… Read more...

ACMA has launched a consultation on the use of mmWave spectrum for 5G services. In particular, the process seeks views on whether spectrum in the 26 GHz mmWave band (24.25-27.5 GHz) should be given accelerated consideration for 5G broadband. The consultation also asks for opinion on other potential 5G mmWave… Read more...

A consultation paper has been issued, discussing the future use of the 3.6 GHz band in Australia. The document identifies possible re-planning options, along with the regulator's preferred option to make spectrum available in metropolitan and regional areas for new services. ACMA made the decision to prioritise the 3.6 GHz band over… Read more...