Last of New Zealand's 700 MHz spectrum auctioned
23 January, 2014Telecom has secured the final 700 MHz radio spectrum auction in New Zealand with a bid of NZ$83 million.
LTE continues worldwide growth
22 January, 2014A new report from the Global mobile Suppliers Association shows LTE is making inroads across the globe.
Sweden's Rakel network to pilot data services
22 January, 2014Airbus Defence and Space has been chosen to pilot secure data services for the Swedish nationwide radio communications network Rakel.
European workshop explores spectrum occupancy measurements
21 January, 2014A recent workshop brought together senior spectrum managers and technical experts from across Europe and the world to explore some of the latest innovations in spectrum management.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 17 January 2014
17 January, 2014Lives put at risk by CB use; Volunteers trained in emergency comms; Towers to weather the storm; Follow an emergency call; Truck crash affects 911 centre.
FirstNet to speed adoption of Safe Cities concept
14 January, 2014FirstNet, a high-speed broadband data network dedicated to public safety using a nationwide spectrum licence, is expected to increase collaboration between emergency responders, a new forecast report from the IHS Security & Fire division has found.
Fast and faster: the cutting edge of transmission
13 January, 2014The world's fastest arbitrary waveform generator for testing transmission techniques could help boost bandwidth on communications networks.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 10 January 2014
10 January, 2014Deep freeze delays towers; Spare parts from eBay; Affairs of state; Bundying on; More of that Irish luck.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 13 December 2013
13 December, 2013TETRA spreads in India; Failing to communicate; ACMA's annual comms report.
Smart software battles natural disasters
11 December, 2013Smart software is helping emergency services agencies gather and analyse information in a more timely way, enabling them to better battle natural disasters to help save lives and property.
CSIRO releases broadband, electricity reports
10 December, 2013 by Jonathan NallyThe CSIRO has released reports on the challenges posed by the spread of high-speed broadband, and the continuing evolution of the nation's electricity supply.
Zetron staff donate nearly $8K for typhoon relief
09 December, 2013Zetron employees have donated nearly $8000 to the American Red Cross relief effort for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.
Radio reflections to keep satellites safe
06 December, 2013Western Australia's super-sensitive Murchison Widefield Array radio telescope has been used to detect space junk, just by listening to the reflections of broadcast radio signals.
Friday fragments - comms news from around the web for 6 December 2013
06 December, 2013Avoiding a TV/LTE clash; On-chip optical delays; Cracking the terahertz ceiling.
Emergency broadcasting during disasters
05 December, 2013 by Jonathan NallyGovernments and emergency services agencies are working on improved ways to keep the public informed during times of crisis and natural disaster.
