Optus to launch software-defined satellite in 2023
07 July, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe Optus 11 satellite will use Ku band spectrum and have a footprint spanning from Antarctica to the Cocos Islands and the Pacific.
Government announces spectrum reform proposals
25 June, 2020 by Jonathan NallyThe federal government has announced the reforms it plans to the Radiocommunications Act 1992 in order to modernise Australia's spectrum management framework.
Worker safety near radio transmitters
22 June, 2020 by Tony PaulAn understanding of RF hazards and associated safe work practices is essential for anyone who works on or near radio transmitters.
High-altitude balloon carries sensors, comms
09 June, 2020Department of Defence trials aim to demonstrate an ability to quickly send sensors and communications equipment into the stratosphere.
Australia ranked 12th for 5G deployment, says OMDIA
09 June, 2020 by Amy SarcevicThe 5G Market Progress Assessment analysed 22 countries according to various 5G market metrics.
New Zealand cancels 3.5 GHz 5G auction
04 June, 2020Plans for an auction for short-term, early access rights in the 3.5 GHz band for 5G services have been shelved, to be replaced by a direct allocation process.
WBA OpenRoaming aims for one global network
29 May, 2020The WBA OpenRoaming federation service will enable billions of devices to automatically link to millions of networks globally.
Nokia achieves fast 5G with 800 MHz of spectrum
28 May, 20205G speeds of up to 4.7 Gbps were achieved by combining eight 100 MHz channels on the 28 and 39 GHz bands, and 40 MHz of LTE spectrum.
Spectrum sharing via machine learning
28 May, 2020A machine learning formula developed by NIST could help 5G wireless network operators efficiently share communications frequencies.
Private cellular networks growing in popularity
21 May, 2020Private cellular network operators are a growing threat to traditional telcos, says tech market advisory firm ABI Research.
FCC issues order on rules for 800 MHz private LMR
20 May, 2020The FCC has issued an Order on Reconsideration regarding technical rules for coordinating interstitial channels in the 800 MHz band.
Getting the most out of spectrum resources
11 May, 2020 by Corey Weir, Chairman, RFUANZThe RFUANZ is encouraging all users of radio spectrum to take heed of the opportunities provided by dynamic spectrum access proposals, Corey Weir writes.
Government sets objectives for 850 and 900 MHz bands
11 May, 2020The federal government has released policy objectives for allocation of the 850 and 900 MHz bands, which aim to support 4G, 5G and a future PSMB capability.
New appointment to TCCA's CCBG
05 May, 2020Luz Fernández del Rosal has been appointed the Vice-Chair of TCCA's Critical Communications Broadband Group (CCBG).
