Ofcom to release more spectrum to meet Wi-Fi demand
20 January, 2020Ofcom is set to release more spectrum in a bid to meet growing Wi-Fi demands, as UK households consume 315 GB of broadband data a month.
Optus makes 5G data call over 2300 MHz spectrum
13 December, 2019Optus has established an end-to-end 5G data call over its 2300 MHz spectrum, in what the company is calling a world first.
UK opens applications for shared spectrum licences
13 December, 2019Ofcom has begun accepting applications for its new shared spectrum licences, allowing small-scale operators to create their own wireless networks.
First 5G airwaves auctions carried out by FCC
03 June, 2019The first high-band 5G airwaves auctions have been completed by the FCC in the US.
ACMA to reconfigure 900 MHz band
24 April, 2019Reforms to the 890–915/935–960 MHz band (the 900 MHz band) are currently under consultation with the ACMA.
4bn LTE connections at end of 2018: Ovum
21 March, 2019There were four billion LTE connections worldwide at the end of 2018, according to new data from Ovum.
RSM NZ February industry update
01 February, 2019According to Radio Spectrum Management, the IoT VHF test bed from 210–220 MHz is now available for licensing.
ACMA 5G auction ends
10 December, 2018ACMA's 5G auction in Australia has now concluded, with four companies winning spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band.
TS and TX licence moratorium lifted in NZ
06 December, 2018The NZ Government has removed a moratorium on new licences in the TS and TX bands.
Dense Air acquires NZ spectrum assets
21 November, 2018Dense Air has now completed its acquisition of the 2.5 GHz Spectrum Management Rights from Blue Reach and Cayman Wireless in New Zealand.
Ofcom extends licence exemptions
13 November, 2018New spectrum licence exemptions will be enabled and extended in the UK.
Submit your feedback on ACMA's draft FYSO
22 May, 2018ACMA has released a draft five-year spectrum outlook (FYSO) which contains a detailed work plan for the next year, as well as spectrum management priorities.
ACMA opens 5G spectrum auction consultations
21 May, 2018ACMA has released draft spectrum licensing instruments in the 3575–3700 MHz band (3.6 GHz band), which brings 5G mobile broadband services a step closer.
NZ spectrum management rights due for renewal
02 May, 2018The management rights in the 1800 and 2100 MHz bands will be expiring on 31 March 2021.
RFI BPA7496 series panel antenna
01 March, 2018The RFI BPA7496 series panel antenna covers 746–960 MHz and complements the existing BPA3338 and BPA3843 ranges presently covering 330–430 MHz.
