ACMA has reduced the reserve prices for spectrum in the 3.4 GHz band to encourage take up of the spectrum to provide services to the community. The spectrum is suitable for the delivery of wireless local loop services and wireless broadband internet access. Spectrum is available in Brisbane, Hobart, Launceston, and Sydney. Prices are being...

ACMA has introduced a new price-based allocation process for the allocation of apparatus licences for broadband wireless access services in the 1900-1920 frequency band in regional and remote areas. In response to unexpectedly high market demand for some licences, ACMA has decided to auction broadband wireless access licences in the frequency band 1900-1920 MHz. ACMA...

This speech by the authority's chair, Chris Chapman, to the Australian Telecommunications Summit 2006 includes observations about the communications convergence environment, an overview of ACMA's recent internal changes and their rationale, a survey of ACMA's activities in relation to telecommunications, and a discussion of emerging issues. The speech includes commentary on ACMA's new guidelines for...

This submission to the parliamentary inquiry into community broadcasting provides information about the scope and role of the Australian community broadcasting sector, through a summary of the sector's key characteristics, history and composition; how the regulatory framework serves to encourage services that reflect the cultural diversity of Australian communities; and challenges faced by the community...

This submission to the parliamentary inquiry into community broadcasting provides information about the scope and role of the Australian community broadcasting sector, through a summary of the sector’s key characteristics, history and composition; how the regulatory framework serves to encourage services that reflect the cultural diversity of Australian communities; and challenges faced by the community...