Draft instruments for the 850/900 MHz band auction – consultation 16/2021

After considering submissions to this consultation, we have made the following instruments:

• Radiocommunications (Spectrum Licence Allocation – 850/900 MHz Band) Determination 2021
• Radiocommunications Spectrum Marketing Plan (850/900 MHz Band) 2021
• Radiocommunications (Unacceptable Levels of Interference – 850/900 MHz Band) Determination 2021
• Radiocommunications Advisory Guidelines (Managing Interference from Spectrum Licensed Transmitters – 850/900 MHz Band) 2021
• Radiocommunications Advisory Guidelines (Managing Interference to Spectrum Licensed Receivers – 850/900 MHz Band) 2021
• Radiocommunications (Trading Rules for Spectrum Licences) Amendment Determination 2021 (No. 1)

You can download a summary of submissions to the technical framework consultation – including our response – below.

Development of 850–900 MHz band technical framework: Summary of submissions (119.36 KB)

We are preparing to commence the 850/900 MHz band auction in late November/early December.

You can also download public submissions to this consultation at the bottom of this page.

Following the minister’s Radiocommunications (Spectrum Re-allocation – 850/900 MHz Band) Declaration 2020, we are preparing to conduct an auction of spectrum licences in the 850/900 MHz band.

We have prepared draft legislative instruments for consultation. Together, the instruments define what is being sold at auction, how the auction will be conducted and the technical requirements for the operation of devices under the 850/900 MHz band spectrum licences.

The accompanying consultation paper identifies key issues for stakeholders to consider. We will use stakeholder feedback to finalise the instruments and prepare for the auction, which is expected to be held in November 2021.