Regulation Impact Statement – Australian Communications and Media Authority
On 2 December 2015, the Australian Communication and Media Authority (ACMA) announced changes to the spectrum allocation in the 1800 MHz band in remote areas. The changes are intended to facilitate mobile services in remote areas for the use of Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, including 4G. Previously, the 1800 MHz band was allocated for fixed towers services. Increasingly the 1800 MHz band is being internationally recognised as a mobile band and this means that there is the opportunity for Australia to benefit from economies of scale in LTE equipment able to be used in the band. A Regulation Impact Statement (RIS) was prepared and certified by ACMA under the Australian Government best practice regulation requirements, and has been assessed as compliant by the Office of Best Practice Regulation. The process followed by ACMA and the level of analysis contained in the RIS was consistent with best practice. The RIS estimates the average annual regulatory cost saving at $8,000 per annum. The OBPR has agreed to the regulatory cost saving.
- 1800 Mhz remote RIS [
1.4MB] - 1800 Mhz remote RIS [
637KB] - 1800 Mhz remote OBPR Assessment Advice [ 151KB]
- 1800 Mhz remote OBPR Assessment Advice [ 60KB]
- 1800 Mhz remote Deputy Secretary Certification Letter [ 616KB]
- 1800 Mhz remote Deputy Secretary Certification Letter [ 323KB]