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ACMA is consulting on refarming the 890–915/935–960 MHz band from 2G (GSM) networks to 3G and LTE, in light of Optus, Telstra and Vodafone's commitment to shut down their 2G networks. Optus, Telstra and Vodafone currently hold paired 8.4, 8.4, and 8.2 MHz apparatus licences respectively. ACMA has said "the band… Read more...
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The Australian regulator has launched a consultation on the draft allocation decisions for the 700 MHz spectrum band auction, revealing the proposed entry fee (A$10,000), lot configuration and auction methodology. Both lots available will be nationwide. The 2 x 10 MHz lot will consist of 738-748 MHz paired with 793-803… Read more...
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The Australian regulator is inviting comments on its "Five-year spectrum outlook", which includes a work plan for the current financial year, an update on the mobile broadband program and planning for significant technology developments out to 2020—such as 5G, dynamic spectrum access (DSA) and the Internet of Things (IoT). Questions… Read more...
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The Australian regulator has launched a consultation on whether the 1427-1518 MHz and the 3575-3700 MHz bands should be moved forward to the "preliminary re-planning stage" of ACMA's process for considering additional spectrum for mobile broadband. Currently, they are part of the regulator's "initial investigation stage". The bands are currently… Read more...
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ACMA has published a discussion document on proposed changes to its Radiofrequency Plan, which was last updated in 2013. According to ACMA, in addition to reflecting updated international arrangements, changes proposed to the Spectrum Plan include: updates reflecting domestic changes that have occurred over the past four years;correction of a… Read more...
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The Australian government is consulting on an offer from Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) to acquire 2 x 10 MHz of the 700 MHz digital dividend spectrum left unsold after the country's auction in 2013. The government says the terms of the proposal "are consistent with the government's spectrum policy objectives,… Read more...
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The Department of Communications and the Arts in Australia would like views on their plans to revise the country's Radiocommunications Act. The government is proposing to make the following changes: simplify regulatory structures for planning, licensing and equipment regulationstreamline regulatory processes, particularly for allocating licencesclarify the role for Government, the… Read more...
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Australian regulator the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is seeking comments for its proposed changes to the 2 GHz technical framework. Some of the changes proposed include: aligning the licence conditions with international standards for mobile technologies such as LTE.updating emissions limits of the licence so that it is… Read more...
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The Australian regulator is proposing to extend the 2.3 GHz band from its current 98 MHz to 100 MHz by adding the 2300-2302 MHz band, which is currently apparatus licensed and used by amateur radio services on a secondary basis, to the rest of the band which is spectrum licensed.… Read more...
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The ACMA has issued a consultation on auctioning spectrum in the frequency ranges 1725–1785 MHz and 1820–1880 MHz in regional Australia. The auction will also include unallocated spectrum from the recently completed expiring spectrum licence process for the 1800 MHz band (‘residual lots’). The ACMA is inviting written comments from stakeholders on the draft… Read more...