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.
Digital dividend spectrum
Australia’s 'digital dividend' is the spectrum that was freed up for new uses by the switch from analogue to digital television.
International Radiocommunications
We lead Australia's engagement on international radiocommunications issues.
Wireless audio devices
Many wireless audio devices—such as wireless microphones—were retuned or replaced by the start of 2015 because of changes in...
Spectrum reform
We’re undertaking the most significant change to Australian spectrum management in the last 25 years.
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...
Spectrum licences
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issues spectrum licences and manages the reallocation and renewal...
What's new
Spectrum in the 26 GHz band will be re-allocated to support the rollout of 5G services.
Competition limits have been set for the 3.6 GHz spectrum auction to promote competition in the relevant markets.
The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) Preparatory Group for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (WRC-19) is meeting in...
The 5G Working Group met in Canberra earlier this month, bringing together representatives and leaders from across government...
Policies (Spectrum)
No results matched your search.
We have received and are currently reviewing stakeholder feedback on the development of new legislation to help modernise Australia's spectrum management framework.