AUSTRALIA: ACMA Set to Auction Spectrum in the 700MHz Band
On October 21, 2016, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) released a spectrum auction in the 700MHz band. The 30MHz lot that will be auctioned in the second quarter of 2017 is an unsold portion of the 2013 ACMA 700MHz auction called the “original dividend.” ACMA invites all interested parties to sent comments on […]
AUSTRALIA: ACMA Open to Comments for its FYSO 2016-2020
On October 5, 2016, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published on its website the Five-Year Spectrum Outlook (FYSO) 2016-2020 document asking all the interested parties to send comments until January 20, 2017. Interested parties could find in the FYSO the way ACMA is directing its resources and which are the spectrum projects with […]
AUSTRALIA: ACMA Proposes Actualization for the Australian Radio-frequency Plan
During September of 2016, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) announced through their website a proposal to update the Australian Radio-frequency Plan. This update is being proposed in order to reflect the agreed changes in the World Radio-communication Conference 2015. According to ACMA, principal changes includes: – Updates reflecting domestic changes that have occurred […]
AUSTRALIA: ACMA Set to Update 803-960 MHz Band
On August 2016, after years of deliberations and different proposals, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) finally published the last version of the decision paper that contains all the Long-Term plans for the 803-960 MHz band. It is important to note that due to spectrum licenses issues, the 850 MHz band (825-845 / 870-890 […]
AUSTRALIA: Transition Period for the Single Regulatory Compliance Mark is Coming to its End
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), announced earlier this week that the transition period to start using the single Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM) is ending, and by March 1, 2016, all the suppliers must be registered on the online database and using the RCM. The single compliance mark shows a product’s compliance with all […]
MULTIPLE COUNTRIES: New Efficiency Level VI
IMPACT FOR WIRELESS: Yes IMPACT FOR ITE: Yes As you may know, on February, 2014 there was a notification about implementation of changes impacting External Power supplies. Currently they should be in compliance with Efficiency Level V for Europe and Efficiency Level IV for USA & Canada. As a reminder, the new standards for External Power supplies […]
AUSTRALIA: 1800 MHz Band Auction Is Now Open For Applications
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) published an Applicant Information Pack (AIP) explaining the invitation for those who want to participate and send applications for the 1800 MHz band auction. It is expected that the auction take place on November 2015. The ranges that will be auctioned are the 1725 – 1785 MHz and […]
AUSTRALIA: ACMA, Compliance And Labelling Update.
On February 25, 2015, ACMA has made a number of important changes to the existing regulatory arrangements. These include: Reducing the number of categories used to describe the applicable standard and record keeping requirements for specified customer equipment. Increasing the scope for suppliers to rely on overseas compliance documentation to demonstrate compliance with Australia requirements. […]
AUSTRALIA: Communications Minister Launches Consultation on NBN Spectrum Gap Draft Direction
Australia’s Minister for Communications, Malcolm Turnbull, has released an exposure draft of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) (3.5GHz frequency band) Direction 2014 for public consultation. With this draft Direction related to the use of spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band, it reportedly aims to help the state meet its commitment to roll out […]