Five-year spectrum outlook 2024\u201329<\/em><\/a>\u00a0(FYSO) canvasses a range of potential use cases, including\u00a0increasing the spectrum available for 5G wireless broadband as well as new satellite technologies, both supporting greater network coverage and connectivity.<\/p>\nACMA authority member and spectrum lead Adam Suckling said the ACMA was now calling on stakeholders to give their thoughts on the draft plan to help shape the future of Australia\u2019s digital communications over the next five years.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpectrum management isn\u2019t discussed a lot in Australia but it plays an enormous role in our everyday lives,\u201d Mr Suckling said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWithout knowing it, each and every day Australians use spectrum for everything from watching TV to using their mobiles and accessing the internet. Spectrum also supports the most critical infrastructure that drives business and our national economy, so it\u2019s incredibly important we consult as widely as possible on its future use.\u201d<\/p>\n
The draft FYSO also looks at potential future use of the upper 6 GHz frequency band.<\/p>\n
\u201cInternationally, the upper 6 GHz band is growing in importance for both 5G as well as the next generation of\u00a0Wi-Fi<\/button>\u00a0technology, with strong and divergent views on the best use of the band. Accordingly, we are moving to the preliminary planning stage in order to come to a decision on the future use of this band.<\/p>\n\u201cWe are also now implementing our approach to the 1.9GHz band so that various uses of the band can coexist. For example, that will mean rail services and major entertainment events can have access to this band at the same time. Performers at large concerts can use wireless microphones without the risk of interfering with the next generation of railway communications used by the trains bringing fans to the venue.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ACMA will also\u00a0complete its program of allocations of important 3.4-4.0 GHz spectrum, which have been designed to accommodate a range of users and use cases. Applications for area-wide licences in the 3.8 GHz band of this spectrum will open shortly.<\/p>\n
\u201cSpectrum licences in this band allow organisations to build their own private communications networks to support their business needs,\u201d Mr Suckling said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have already seen an uptake of private networks by the construction and mining sectors and are starting to see other sectors showing an interest as well, such as agriculture, transport and utilities businesses.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe anticipate this trend will continue, with increasing demand for private networks using 5G technology.\u201d<\/p>\n
The ACMA has published the draft FYSO on its website with consultation submissions closing COB 22 April 2024.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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