3.1.2 Status of fixed links
Although arrangements can be made to facilitate coexistence between PTS and point-to-point links, from a technical point of view this is only efficient while use of the band by both services is not...
View Article3 Key discussions
This section provides a brief overview of the issues the ACMA considers to be significant in developing the appropriate regulatory and licensing arrangements for the 1800 MHz band. The ACMA will...
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2 The 1800 MHz band
In Australia the 1800 MHz band is spectrum licensed in major metropolitan areas, but generally apparatus licensed in regional and remote areas. This is demonstrated in Figure 3 below. Figure 3: Areas...
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1.3 Stages of this consultation process
A series of consultation elements will allow participants to help shape the discussion. Running from the release of this paper through to the second quarter of 2013, the ACMA will host a workshop and...
View Article1.2 Scope of this strategy
This interactive and discursive consultation process is intended to develop a strategy for the ACMA’s approach to spectrum management in the 1800 MHz band. By engaging with interested parties, the ACMA...
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1.1 Principles for spectrum management and decision framework
The ACMA is guided in its spectrum management functions by the objects of the Radiocommunications Act 1992 and its Principles for spectrum management. The key theme of both objects and principles is to...
View Article1 Invitation to participate
The purpose of this paper is to outline the Australian Communication and Media Authority’s (ACMA) consultation process for developing technical and regulatory arrangements for the 1800 MHz band. It...
View ArticleSpectrum management strategy for the 1800 MHz band—have your say
The ACMA welcomes your help in developing a long-term, cohesive spectrum management strategy for the 1800 MHz band. There is increasing demand for access to spectrum in the 1800 MHz band from various...
View ArticleSave the date—1800 MHz workshop, 15 November 2012
The ACMA’s consultation for the review of the 1800 MHz band starts next week. As part of the consultation, we’re holding a workshop in our Sydney office for current and prospective licensees, and other...
View ArticleSpectrum management strategy for the 1800 MHz band—have your say
The ACMA welcomes your help in developing a long-term, cohesive spectrum management strategy for the 1800 MHz band. There is increasing demand for access to spectrum in the 1800 MHz band from various...
View ArticleThe new ACMA website
Visit the ACMA website to access information on how the statutory authority ensures most elements of Australia’s media and communications legislation, related regulations, and numerous derived...
View ArticleContact the ACMA
We provide you with a single point of contact for enquiries: our Customer Service Centre. The centre can be contacted by phone on 1300 850 115 or email at info@acma.gov.au. You can also make an online...
View ArticleThe new ACMA website
Visit the ACMA website to access information on how the statutory authority ensures most elements of Australia’s media and communications legislation, related regulations, and numerous derived...
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