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.
Download: ACMA FYSO 2023-20283.78 MB
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