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.
Simoco supplies critical comms technology to VicRoads
31 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Simoco Wireless Solutions Pty LtdSimoco has begun rolling out critical communications technology for VicRoads to improve the efficiency of its mobile radios and safety of its vehicles and drivers. The initiative sees the supply of an in-vehicle P25 upgradable solution, specifically designed to address the needs of the emergency services, to the Victorian State Road Authority.
LMR market trends and industry forecast, 2012-18
22 July, 2014A new report has been released that forecasts the market trends for the LMR industry over the 2012-18 timeframe.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NZ Telecom cleared to buy final 700 MHz spectrum
10 June, 2014The New Zealand Commerce Commission has cleared Telecom to proceed with the purchase of the final 2x5 MHz lot of 700 MHz radio spectrum.
Polish police use DMR radios for public safety
01 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Hytera Communications Co. LtdPolice in the administrative district of Silesia in Poland will now be equipped with Hytera radios to assist in public safety. Hytera's Polish partner RTcom received the order late last year to supply Polish police with DMR radios and accessories.
A shared dispatch centre solution
29 May, 2014 | Supplied by: Zetron Australasia Pty LtdBy installing the same dispatch system, three emergency communications centres are preparing to share, access and use each other’s radio resources.
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.
