04-10-2012, 10:40 AM
Mobile Broadband
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Overview
Broadband is the centrepiece of the digital age
NBN in partnership with latest generation mobile telecommunications will drive our digital economy
What do Australian mobile operators need ?
retention of existing bands
access to Digital Dividend (700MHz) and 2.5GHz
Latest data
The number of 3G subscriptions grew by 88% in 2007-08 from 4.6 million to 8.6 million
There were 22.12 million mobile phone services in Australia at June 30 2008, up from 21.26 million
The welfare gained by customers (consumer surplus) from using mobile telecommunications services was $3,287.80 million compared to $317.50 million for internet services. The ACMA report says the majority of the increase in the consumer surplus is attributable to changes in the mobile telecommunications sector as prices fell and subscriber demand grew
In estimating the consumer surplus for mobiles, ACMA calculated that mobile phone calls fell in price by 21.5% and the price of SMS/MMS decreased by 41.5%.
Summary
Mobile demand growth (3G) strong and prices falling – ACMA
Mobile economic contribution – direct and indirect – Access
Mobile Broadband – productivity enabling technology
Global and local demand for mobile broadband on the rise
Technology pathway – speed and capacity evolution
New spectrum allocations – critical future infrastructure
Key spectrum issues;
Retention of existing bands – re-issue licences
Digital Dividend (700MHz) – unique opportunity - $7 - $10 billion from optimal allocation – latest research
2.5GHz spectrum band key to 4G and beyond
Australia must keep up.
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Overview
Broadband is the centrepiece of the digital age
NBN in partnership with latest generation mobile telecommunications will drive our digital economy
What do Australian mobile operators need ?
retention of existing bands
access to Digital Dividend (700MHz) and 2.5GHz
Latest data
The number of 3G subscriptions grew by 88% in 2007-08 from 4.6 million to 8.6 million
There were 22.12 million mobile phone services in Australia at June 30 2008, up from 21.26 million
The welfare gained by customers (consumer surplus) from using mobile telecommunications services was $3,287.80 million compared to $317.50 million for internet services. The ACMA report says the majority of the increase in the consumer surplus is attributable to changes in the mobile telecommunications sector as prices fell and subscriber demand grew
In estimating the consumer surplus for mobiles, ACMA calculated that mobile phone calls fell in price by 21.5% and the price of SMS/MMS decreased by 41.5%.
Summary
Mobile demand growth (3G) strong and prices falling – ACMA
Mobile economic contribution – direct and indirect – Access
Mobile Broadband – productivity enabling technology
Global and local demand for mobile broadband on the rise
Technology pathway – speed and capacity evolution
New spectrum allocations – critical future infrastructure
Key spectrum issues;
Retention of existing bands – re-issue licences
Digital Dividend (700MHz) – unique opportunity - $7 - $10 billion from optimal allocation – latest research
2.5GHz spectrum band key to 4G and beyond
Australia must keep up.