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RSM New Zealand releases latest business update

12 August, 2014

Radio 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.


WA installs new telecommunication towers in desert regions

17 July, 2014

New 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.


ACMA proposes more affordable licences for wireless microphones

15 July, 2014

ACMA has proposed reducing spectrum licence fees for professional users of wireless microphones through the use of apparatus licences.


Surge in drone use prompts call for privacy protections

15 July, 2014

New privacy laws might be needed to protect against a wave of 'eyes in the sky,' according to a federal parliamentary committee.


RSM New Zealand announces developments in 2.5 GHz, AM, FM and 700 MHz

11 July, 2014

In 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, 2014

The 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, 2014

A 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, 2014

Hundreds 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, 2014

The 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, 2014

Radio 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, 2014

Radio 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, 2014

New 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 Nally

The 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.


A key national resource

20 November, 2013 by Chris Chapman, Chairman and CEO of the Australian Communications and Media Authority

The chairman and CEO of the ACMA reviews progress in spectrum management in Australia.


NZ to auction remaining 4G spectrum

20 November, 2013

Following last month's auction of New Zealand's 4G spectrum, a supplementary auction will be held in an attempt to unload the one lot that remained unsold.


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