Australia's ACMA has launched a consultation on the assignment and licensing of the 3.6 GHz band  (3575–3700 MHz), which is soon to be auctioned. The consultation covers: Whether or not licences for 3.6 GHz spectrum should commence as soon as the auction ends or at the end of a two… Read more...

Australia's ACMA has launched a consultation on the proposed technical framework for operating in 3.6 GHz (3575–3700 MHz), which is due to be auctioned shortly. The ACMA is seeking feedback on the following: The draft spectrum licensing plan for the 3.4 GHz band. Proposed emission limits for spectrum in the 3100–3380 MHz… Read more...

The ACMA has a consultation open until April 17, 2018 on proposed changes to the current spectrum licence tax as detailed in Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Tax) Determination 2014. The ACMA is proposing the following: To adjust the base amounts used in the calculation of indirect costs Reflect changes in Census information.… Read more...

As part of ACMA's five year spectrum outlook 2017 - 2021 the regulator is consulting on a work plans for new major spectrum projects, the future allocation assignment of spectrum bands and the regulators approach to the implementation of spectrum review and legislative reform. The bands mentioned as being reviewed for future allocation and… Read more...

ACMA has launched a consultation on the use of mmWave spectrum for 5G services. In particular, the process seeks views on whether spectrum in the 26 GHz mmWave band (24.25-27.5 GHz) should be given accelerated consideration for 5G broadband. The consultation also asks for opinion on other potential 5G mmWave… Read more...

A consultation paper has been issued, discussing the future use of the 3.6 GHz band in Australia. The document identifies possible re-planning options, along with the regulator's preferred option to make spectrum available in metropolitan and regional areas for new services. ACMA made the decision to prioritise the 3.6 GHz band over… Read more...

ACMA is consulting on refarming the 890–915/935–960 MHz band from 2G (GSM) networks to 3G and LTE, in light of Optus, Telstra and Vodafone's commitment to shut down their 2G networks. Optus, Telstra and Vodafone currently hold paired 8.4, 8.4, and 8.2 MHz apparatus licences respectively. ACMA has said "the band… Read more...

The Australian regulator has launched a consultation on the draft allocation decisions for the 700 MHz spectrum band auction, revealing the proposed entry fee (A$10,000), lot configuration and auction methodology. Both lots available will be nationwide. The 2 x 10 MHz lot will consist of 738-748 MHz paired with 793-803… Read more...

The Australian regulator is inviting comments on its "Five-year spectrum outlook", which includes a work plan for the current financial year, an update on the mobile broadband program and planning for significant technology developments out to 2020—such as 5G, dynamic spectrum access (DSA) and the Internet of Things (IoT). Questions… Read more...

The Australian regulator has launched a consultation on whether the 1427-1518 MHz and the 3575-3700 MHz bands should be moved forward to the "preliminary re-planning stage" of ACMA's process for considering additional spectrum for mobile broadband. Currently, they are part of the regulator's "initial investigation stage". The bands are currently… Read more...