GSMA wants spectrum auction reform
17 October, 2016Unrealistic and high-priced spectrum will result in a lack of investment in next-generation mobile networks, according to the GSMA.
Exercise shows HF is as vital as ever
17 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyMore than 250 military comms experts from over 20 countries converged in Brisbane for a crucial HF radio exercise.
Russia to use cell towers for jamming
17 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyRussia is installing jamming equipment on the country's mobile phone towers in order to confuse or misdirect cruise missiles in case of war.
Verizon tests airborne LTE
13 October, 2016Flight trials of Verizon's Airborne LTE Operations initiative have demonstrated the promise of using drones for communications relay.
Comms Connect early bird — register now!
13 October, 2016 by Jonathan Nally | Supplied by: Comms Connect (WFevents)Comms Connect Melbourne early bird registration closes Friday, 14 October. So make sure you sign up today and save up to $150!
Bittium conducts first Band 14 VoLTE call
13 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyFinland's Bittium says it has conducted the first ever voice over LTE (VoLTE) call on the Public Safety Band 14 LTE Network during a test at the NIST campus in Boulder, Colorado.
ARCIA releases airband code of practice
12 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe Australian Radio Communications Industry Association has released a code of practice for the pairing of VHF aeronautical stations to VHF or UHF land mobile radios.
US government LMR use surveyed
11 October, 2016The US Government Accountability Office has released a report into the use of land mobile radio across government departments, including interoperability issues.
Off-the-shelf 5G and IoT testing
10 October, 2016 by How-Siang Yap, Product Manager and Planner | Supplied by: Keysight Technologies Australia Pty LtdDesigning 5G and IoT RF systems through accurate simulation with OTS components and fast multistage impedance matching synthesis on a PCB.
BT British red phone box celebrates 80th birthday
07 October, 2016BT's classic red K6 telephone box has celebrated its 80th birthday, with images of the telephone box projected onto the company's central London buildings to mark the occasion.
Optus and Nokia sign 5G MoU
06 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyOptus and Nokia have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the evolution of 5G technologies, and plan a 3500 MHz trial for 2017.
Hytera to open Philippines office
06 October, 2016 by Jonathan NallyIHS Janes has reported that Hytera is planning to open an office in Manila to services its clients in the Philippines, particularly the country's armed forces.
Comms Connect Adelaide attracts industry cross-section
29 September, 2016 by Jonathan NallyThe combined ARCIA industry day and Comms Connect Adelaide conference was a success, with speakers covering a wide range of industry sectors and issues.
ACMA outlines 2016–17 research plan
28 September, 2016 by Jonathan NallyIn 2016–17, the ACMA will continue to consider a wide range of matters, including spectrum management and market forces.
The problem of unauthorised radio equipment
26 September, 2016 by Jonathan NallyWhat can the ACMA and industry do about the importation and operation of unauthorised and unsafe radio devices?
