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Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 2000 (31/05/2000)

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What this does

This notice reserves a specific slice of radio spectrum—the frequencies between 26.5 GHz and 27.5 GHz—for commercial licensing across Australia. It allows the government to issue spectrum licenses (exclusive rights to use these frequencies in specific geographic areas under flexible technical rules) under the Radiocommunications Act 1992.

Key details

The frequency band: 26.5–27.5 GHz (high-frequency spectrum suitable for wireless broadband and fixed services)
Allocation method: Spectrum licenses—these give holders broad flexibility to use the spectrum for any lawful purpose, unlike older-style equipment-specific licenses
Geographic scope: All of Australia

Technical boundary rule

The notice clarifies that the frequency range includes the upper limit (27.5 GHz) but excludes the lower limit (26.5 GHz). This prevents overlap with adjacent spectrum bands and follows standard mathematical notation for ranges.

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Commonwealth of Australia

Radiocommunications Act 1992

Radiocommunications (Spectrum Designation) Notice No. 1 of 2000

I, RICHARD KENNETH ROBERT ALSTON, Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, having consulted with the Australian Communications Authority, under subsection 36(1) of the Radiocommunications Act 1992 designate the frequency band between 26.5 GHz and 27.5 GHz throughout Australia as part of the radiofrequency spectrum to be allocated by issuing spectrum licenses.

In this notice, the range of numbers that identifies a frequency band includes the higher but not the lower number.

Dated 31 May 2000

RICHARD ALSTON Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts

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