The Minister has directed the ACMA to have in place arrangements, by 30 April 2015, to issue apparatus licences in the 3.5 GHz frequency band (3400 to 3600 MHz) for the NBN fixed wireless network in the metro fringe of the mainland capital cities.
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The ACMA to have in place arrangements to issue apparatus licences in the 3.5 GHz frequency band for NBN fixed wireless in the metro fringe.The Issue
The Minister has directed the ACMA to have in place arrangements, by 30 April 2015, to issue apparatus licences in the 3.5 GHz frequency band (3400 to 3600 MHz) for the NBN fixed wireless network in the metro fringe of the mainland capital cities. This follows the NBN Co Fixed Wireless and Satellite Review. NBN Co would pay a market rate for the spectrum.
Relevant Documentation
Draft Direction
Published 21st Aug 2014
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Draft Direction to use 3.5 GHz band spectrum for the NBN spectrum gap
Draft Explanatory Statement for the Draft Direction
Published 21st Aug 2014
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Draft Explanatory Statement for the Draft Direction