The Australian Communications and Media Authority is seeking public and industry comment on the release of spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band (3575-3700 MHz) for wireless access services (WAS) in regional and remote areas of Australia.
‘Availability of spectrum in regional areas for broadband wireless access services-in bands for which equipment can be readily sourced-has emerged as a major issue for broadband wireless access providers and users,’ said Chris Chapman, ACMA Chairman. ‘The impending release of 3.6 GHz spectrum in regional Australia should serve to support the introduction of competitive broadband …