Spectrum
Spectrum refers to electromagnetic spectrum—the resource that allows us to send wireless signals. Most electronic devices we use today, including smartphones, satellites, tablets, televisions, radio and radars rely on spectrum frequencies to carry information. We advise the Australian Government about how this scarce resource can be managed effectively and efficiently.
Spectrum allocations
Major spectrum allocations allow valuable blocks of spectrum to be allocated, usually via auction, to support the rollout of...
International Radiocommunications
We lead Australia's engagement on international radiocommunication issues.
Spectrum reform
This page details the reform of the Radiocommunications Act 1992, and the Spectrum Pricing and Commonwealth Holdings review.
Interference to radio...
The Australian Government has strict rules in place to try to avoid interference with emergency services communications and for...
Spectrum For Government Use
The Australian Government is a large user of spectrum for important public service provision and continually identifies and...
5G and EME
Learn more about the use of electromagnetic energy (EME) and 5G in wireless services and how they are regulated in Australia.
The Australian 5G Innovation...
The Australian 5G Innovation Initiative supports trials of new and exciting 5G technologies, driving productivity and growth...
What's new
Applications for the first round of grants under Australian 5G Innovation Initiative are opening soon and the grant guidelines...
On Thursday 10 December, the Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP made a notice...
We want to hear your views on the design of the Australian 5G Innovation Initiative.
Spectrum in the 850 and 900 MHz bands will be re-allocated to support 4G and 5G mobile services.
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The Government is seeking feedback on the design of round one of the Australian 5G Innovation Initiative