by Richard Handford
The prospect of a digital dividend from the 600 MHz band is at an early stage, although politicians are reportedly pushing for greater spectrum efficiency from TV broadcasters who are in turn highlighting potential disruption from changes to the band. Read more...
by Richard Handford
ACMA does "not intend to prioritise the development of a formal, ongoing dynamic spectrum access regime at this time” due to a lack of interest from spectrum holders, such as mobile network operators, the defence sector and satellite operators. Read more...
by Richard Handford
The country’s three mobile operators are either using 5G as an alternative to the fixed broadband monopoly run by the state-owned National Broadband Network (NBN) or are considering doing so. Read more...
by Richard Handford
Blocking a merger between Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) and TPG would not encourage competition, according to a ruling by the Federal Court of Australia. It would lead to TPG selling its spectrum assets, possibly to a larger rival. Read more...
by Richard Handford
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is considering a spectrum cap for next year’s 26 GHz auction. This seems surprising as elsewhere, policymakers have concluded supply exceeds demand for millimetre wave bands. Read more...
by Richard Handford
The problem of coexistence with satellite TV may be putting the brakes on the adoption of 3.5 GHz, also known as the C-band, in some Asian countries, but it is still proving the most popular band for 5G across the region. Read more...
by Richard Handford
Asian countries are adopting strict rules to prevent interference between Time Division Duplex (TDD)-based 5G networks in the popular 3.5 GHz band. Read more...
by Richard Handford
Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) needs more spectrum to compete effectively with larger rivals Telstra and Optus, according to a document the company filed this week with the Federal Court of Australia. Read more...
by Richard Handford
There is more backing for 4.8—4.99 GHz in Asia than many people realise. However, it’s not clear if the band’s credentials are strong enough for it to become a 5G mainstay rather than a supporting player. Read more...
by Richard Handford
ACMA will combine traditional spectrum awards for the mobile industry with licensing that encourages local networks as well as ad hoc deployments on private premises in its assignment of the 26 GHz band for 5G. Read more...