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.
NZ to auction remaining 4G spectrum
20 November, 2013Following 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.
A key national resource
20 November, 2013 by Chris Chapman, Chairman and CEO of the Australian Communications and Media AuthorityThe chairman and CEO of the ACMA reviews progress in spectrum management in Australia.
Bushfires point to need for better comms
18 October, 2013The official inquiry into the devastating January 2013 bushfires in Tasmania has recommended improvements to the state's emergency radio communications system.
Regulations to protect wireless mic users
10 October, 2013ACMA has released more details about efforts to ensure users of wireless microphones are protected from the sale or supply of illegal equipment.
Wireless microphones reminder from ACMA
18 September, 2013ACMA is reminding users of wireless microphones that revised regulations will take effect in 2015.
NZ spectrum auction details announced
05 September, 2013Details of the sale of nine lots of 2 x 5 MHz in the 700 MHz band have been released, along with the conditions that must be met by winning bidders.
US and Canada agree on spectrum
29 August, 2013The FCC and Industry Canada have announced agreement on spectrum sharing arrangements for wireless applications along the nations' common border.
Telcos’ complaints procedures improved
31 July, 2013ACMA says that three of the nation’s largest telcos have demonstrated “a high level of compliance” when it comes to dealing with customers’ complaints on time.
Responding to security threats
30 July, 2013BBC Radio 4 has aired a series on technology security issues of great interest to public safety and infrastructure agencies.
ACMA marine radio news
24 July, 2013ACMA says boaters’ awareness of VHF marine radio protocols is at an all-time high.
ACMA issues direction to Telstra
11 July, 2013Telstra has been found in breach of privacy regulations, after details of 734,000 customers were visible via the internet.
New rules for Triple Zero via satphones
10 July, 2013ACMA introduces new rules to ensure users in remote areas of Australia have access to the Triple Zero system via satellite phones.
Licensing of 28/31 GHz bands to change from 2014
02 July, 2013Licences in the 28/31 GHz spectrum bands will change from spectrum to apparatus licences from February next year.
