Radio Spectrum Management New Zealand's update for September
01 September, 2014Radio Spectrum Management has issued its September update on spectrum regulation matters, including a review of the Radiocommunications Act, white space licensing and prohibited equipment.
RSM New Zealand releases latest business update
12 August, 2014Radio Spectrum Management New Zealand is reviewing the Radiocommunications Act and has extended the deadline for the phase-out of 25 kHz LMR channels by four years.
NSW Telco Authority's latest communiqué available
12 August, 2014Rod Gilmour, chairperson of the NSW Telco Authority, has released his latest communiqué to update industry on Authority developments.
WA installs new telecommunication towers in desert regions
17 July, 2014New communication towers have been installed by Telstra in the Western Desert's Ngaanyatjarra Lands, under the state government's Royalties for Regions Regional Mobile Communication Project.
Surge in drone use prompts call for privacy protections
15 July, 2014New privacy laws might be needed to protect against a wave of 'eyes in the sky,' according to a federal parliamentary committee.
ACMA proposes more affordable licences for wireless microphones
15 July, 2014ACMA has proposed reducing spectrum licence fees for professional users of wireless microphones through the use of apparatus licences.
RSM New Zealand announces developments in 2.5 GHz, AM, FM and 700 MHz
11 July, 2014In its monthly update, Radio Spectrum Management New Zealand has announced auctions for AM and FM licences and news regarding the 2.5 GHz managed spectrum park band.
Government to review the national Triple Zero operator
09 July, 2014The federal government is reviewing the operation of the national Triple Zero operator to ensure that arrangements take advantage of new technologies and provide improved services.
FCC imposes US$35m fine on maker of jamming gear
25 June, 2014A Chinese electronics manufacturer and online retailer has been fined US$35m for allegedly marketing 285 models of signal-jamming devices to US consumers.
Spectrum leaders gather in Brisbane for international meeting
10 June, 2014Hundreds of radio communication leaders from 32 Asia-Pacific countries have gathered in Brisbane this week for the third Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) Preparatory Group summit.
Spectrum reform to drive innovation and productivity, says Turnbull
28 May, 2014The federal government has announced that it will review current spectrum policy arrangements to ease the compliance burden on users and improve accessibility for new technologies.
Crane control radio interferes with licensed user
05 May, 2014Radio Spectrum Management has reminded operators of the need to obtain proper licences in order to avoid the possibility of harmful interference.
New Zealand spectrum management update
09 April, 2014Radio Spectrum Management New Zealand has released its April update, with information on VHF usage and a comprehensive review of all spectrum allocations.
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment reviews 2.1 GHz acquisition limits
18 March, 2014New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is reviewing the acquisition limits ('spectrum caps') on spectrum holdings in the 2.1 GHz band used for 3G mobile.
Interview: Len Starling, Radio Spectrum Management
13 February, 2014 by Jonathan NallyThe New Zealand government recently concluded the second and final 700 MHz auction round. Critical Comms gets an update on the process and what happens now.
