Signal shift to free up lucrative spectrum finally arrives.
Tag: spectrum
Better signals expected for emergency services
By Paul Hemsley As the federal government prepares to switch broadcasting in Australia from analogue-to-digital technology, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has created a “class licence” that will…
Digital dividend delivers Conroy another $2b
By Julian Bajkowski Telstra, Optus Mobile and TPG internet have emerged as the winners in the federal government’s lucrative auction of former analogue television spectrum after the carriers plumped almost…
South Australia dials into 3G data for Ambulances
By Paul Hemsley South Australian Minister for Health and Ageing John Hill has improved digital communications for state ambulance crews to increase the amount of information they have about the…
States attack emergency spectrum decision
By Paul Hemsley and Julian Bajkowski Leaders in Coalition held states have condemned the Australian Communications and Media Authority’s decision to give police, fire and ambulance services just half of…