ACMA Draft Five-year spectrum outlook 2023–28

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ACCAN recently submitted on the ACMA’s 2023-2028 draft five-year spectrum outlook (the FYSO). The ACMA consults annually on spectrum management priorities for the coming year.

ACCAN’s submission expressed our support for the FYSO’s goals including to:

  • Re-farm existing 3G/4G spectrum resources to support future 5G developments.
  • Close the gap, supporting initiatives to assist in promoting digital inclusion.
  • Invest further into spectrum management tools, including a modernised spectrum licensing system and online auction capabilities.
  • Continually evaluate spectrum class license agreements.
  • Reduce regulatory burden by transitioning to spectrum class licenses.
  • Continually optimise existing spectrum planning arrangements.
  • Continue consulting on radiocommunications instruments sunsetting.

ACCAN’s submission also raised the need to carefully examine licensing arrangements for remote and isolated locations, to ensure that existing licensing arrangements aren’t a barrier to investment by private individuals and small businesses.

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