LMR 25 kHz phase-out looms in New Zealand
08 October, 2015New Zealand operators who still use 25 kHz-channel LMR equipment at frequencies below 470 MHz have only weeks left to change over to 12.5 kHz.
Government adopts Spectrum Review's recommendations
01 October, 2015 by Jonathan NallyThe federal government has agreed to implement all of the recommendations of the Department of Communications' Spectrum Review.
ACMA calls for submissions on 400 MHz
18 September, 2015The ACMA is calling for submissions on proposed licensing arrangements for harmonised government spectrum in the 400 MHz band.
Court sentences serial CB radio 'pest'
04 September, 2015The harshest penalty yet handed down for unlawfully operating and possessing radio communications devices has been given to an Adelaide man.
Extra 2 x 60 MHz for regional mobile broadband
01 June, 2015The federal government has announced that an additional 2 x 60 MHz of spectrum in regional Australia will be made available to support mobile broadband services.
Canadian responders welcome 20 MHz guarantee
13 May, 2015 by Lance ValcourCanadian first responder organisations are celebrating their federal government's decision to set aside a second 10 MHz of the 700 MHz spectrum for public safety purposes.
ACCC seeks input on spectrum competition limits
09 April, 2015The ACCC is inviting submissions on whether competition limits should be imposed upon a proposed auction by the ACMA of segments of the 1800 MHz band in regional Australia.
ACMA proposes 1800 MHz spectrum licences auction
11 February, 2015The ACMA has released the terms of a draft recommendation it proposes to make to the federal government about the reallocation of spectrum in the regional 1800 MHz band for long-term licences.
ACMA proposes 1800 MHz spectrum licences auction
11 February, 2015The ACMA has released the terms of a draft recommendation it proposes to make to the federal government about the reallocation of spectrum in the regional 1800 MHz band for long-term licences.
Better location information for mobile calls to Triple Zero
17 December, 2014Emergency services organisations can now obtain automatic access to improved information about the location of Australians who dial Triple Zero (000) seeking help from a mobile.
Investigation report gives FirstNet rap over knuckles
12 December, 2014A report from the US Department of Commerce's Office of Inspector General into practices at FirstNet has found substantial deficiencies in the agency's operations.
Restack of digital TV services completed
25 November, 2014Broadcast Australia has completed the process of clearing digital television services within the Spectrum Restack Program from the digital dividend band (694-820 MHz) on behalf of the Commonwealth.
Productivity Commission to make recommendations on mobile broadband
24 November, 2014The Productivity Commission has been tasked with undertaking a cost-benefit analysis of the best way to deliver a mobile broadband capability for public safety agencies.
Govt opens consultations on future of spectrum in Australia
12 November, 2014The Department of Communications has released a consultation paper on the future management of spectrum in Australia and is seeking public comment by 2 December 2014.
Latest monthly update from Radio Spectrum Management New Zealand
06 November, 2014The New Zealand regulator has identified serious cases of interference caused by LED lighting and is calling for cross submissions to its review of the Radiocommunications Act 1989.
