ACMA Media
Release
134 /2010
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25 October 2010
More spectrum released to improve mobile
telecommunications in regional and remote
Australia
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has completed licensing for
spectrum for mobile telecommunications services at more than two thousand sites
throughout regional and remote Australia.
The ACMA called for applications for licences in the 2 GHz band in May 2010 and
has now issued licences for 1401 sites to Telstra.
‘This is an excellent outcome for regional and remote communities, and
demonstrates a heartening level of demand from industry for additional spectrum to
service those communities,’ said ACMA Chairman, Chris Chapman.
The 2 GHz band is used by mobile carriers to provide third generation (3G) mobile
services. Further information about the sites where licences have been issued can
be found on the ACMA’s website.
The ACMA will now accept applications for additional licences in the 2 GHz band in
regional and remote areas of Australia via an over the counter administrative
process.
For more information or to arrange an interview please contact: Donald
Robertson, Media Manager, on (02) 9334 7980, 0418 86 1766 or
media@acma.gov.au.
The ACMA is Australia’s regulator for broadcasting, the internet, radiocommunications and
telecommunications. The ACMA’s strategic intent is to make communications and media work in
Australia’s public interest. For more information: www.acma.gov.au.
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