The Australian Communications and Media Authority has released a consultation paper proposing to allocate, by auction, spectrum that remained unsold after the 700 MHz digital dividend auction held in 2013. The 30 MHz of unsold 700 MHz spectrum will go to auction in early 2017.
“700 MHz band spectrum is highly valued for 4G LTE mobile broadband”, said ACMA acting chairman Richard Bean. “The 700 MHz band unsold lots are available under spectrum licences which will be attractive to any participant interested in offering nationwide mobile broadband services”, Bean added.
The ACMA is consulting on draft allocation instruments, which describe the product being offered and the rules and procedures that will govern the auction process. The ACMA has prepared a consultation paper setting out information on how the ACMA proposes to configure the spectrum for auction; how the auction is proposed to operate; as well as how interested parties can participate.
