The technical framework for a spectrum licensed band is the set of technical rules made by the ACMA for operation within the band.
Under the Radiocommunications Act 1992, the framework consists of three interlocking regulatory elements:
- licence core conditions
- a determination of unacceptable interference for the purpose of device registration
- radiocommunications advisory guidelines
Technical frameworks are typically developed through a joint ACMA/industry working group in the period leading up to a spectrum licence allocation. Technical frameworks have been modified in a few bands after the allocation of licences, where all licensees in the band agree on changes.
Summary descriptions of the technical frameworks and links to the relevant legal instruments that apply to each spectrum licensed band are available below:
| Band | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 500 MHz | Land Mobile | Technical framework |
| 800 MHz | Personal Communications Service (PCS) | Technical framework |
| 1800 MHz | Personal Communications Service (PCS) | Technical framework |
| 1.8 GHz | PCS 2000 | Technical framework |
| 2 GHz | 3rd Generation Mobile | Technical framework |
| 2.3 GHz | Multipoint Distribution Station (MDS) | Technical framework |
| 3.4 GHz | Fixed Wireless Access | Technical framework |
| 20/30 GHz | Defence | Technical framework |
| 27 GHz | Broadband Wireless Access | Technical framework |
| 28/31 GHz | Broadband Wireless Access | Technical framework |
