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15 April 2009The purpose of the Five-year Spectrum Outlook is to outline ACMA’s assessment of the demand for different parts of the radiofrequency spectrum and facilitate discussion with stakeholders about:

• emerging pressures for changes to the approach used to manage spectrum; and
• ACMA’s proposed approaches to address these issues.

The paper consolidates the fundamental issues affecting key radiocommunications services over the next five years, and outlines ACMA’s preliminary thoughts on how to address these issues. Based on these thoughts, ACMA has developed indicative spectrum management work programs. The paper also identifies spectrum requirements that could arise for radiocommunications services beyond 2013.

The Frequency Audit Table is included as an appendix to the Five-year Spectrum Outlook, and provides a band-by-band overview of the current regulatory provisions and use of the radiofrequency spectrum, along with a summary of key issues as covered in the Five-year Spectrum Outlook.

This document builds on the Australian Communications Authority’s report from DC to Daylight – Accounting for use of the Spectrum in Australia.

Submissions

The Five-year Spectrum Outlook is intended to be a ‘living document’ that is open to industry feedback at any time. ACMA plans to update this document on an annual basis to take account of changing priorities and demands. The next update is expected in early 2010.

The final date for submissions to be considered for the Five-year Spectrum Outlook 2010–2014 paper is 31 August 2009. Submissions received after this date will be considered for the following update to the paper.

Enquiries about the paper and submissions for future papers may be directed to Stewart White on (02) 6219 5345 or by email to spectrum.outlook@acma.gov.au