Australia launches spectrum auction to boost mobile broadband capacity

News Wireless Australia 28 NOV 2017
Australia launches spectrum auction to boost mobile broadband capacity
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has launched an auction of spectrum in bands that remained unallocated after its 2015 auction in the 1800 MHz band, as well as spectrum in the 2 GHz, 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz bands. This spectrum auction is expected to improve mobile and fixed wireless broadband services, particularly in regional Australia.

"We anticipate the spectrum will be used for mobile or fixed wireless broadband services with the majority of lots available being in regional areas," said ACMA chair Nerida O’Loughlin.

The ACMA expects the spectrum on offer will be mainly used as follows: 1800 MHz for mobile broadband services using LTE; 2 GHz for LTE or potentially 5G services; 2.3 GHz for wireless broadband services; and 3.4 GHz for TDD mobile broadband services.

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Mobile

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ACMA,  Australian Communications and Media Authority

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Australia

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Government telecommunications licensing, Wholesale

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