Five-year spectrum outlook 2026–31
The Five-year spectrum outlook (FYSO) 2026–31 covers the 5 financial years from 2026–27 to 2030–31.
It provides:
- an overview of trends that affect spectrum management
- the factors used to inform our planning and spectrum allocation priorities
- our annual spectrum work program, with activities and milestones for the 2026–27 financial year.
Each FYSO enables engagement with industry and the community. It helps ACMA set and maintain Australia’s spectrum management priorities.
The FYSO outlines how ACMA are:
- progressing the final stage of the expiring spectrum licences process, building on our December 2025 preferred renewal position
- supporting satellite direct-to-device connectivity through a range of initiatives, that will help deliver the government’s Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation
- advancing work on the planned 2 GHz mobile satellite service allocation, including consideration of stakeholder feedback on allocation, licensing and technical design issues
- continuing to implement our decisions about wide-area wireless broadband in the upper 6 GHz (6425–7125 MHz) band
- taking part in studies related to the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 agenda
- continuing our program of radio planning and allocation activities
- modernising regulatory processes and frameworks to support efficient outcomes for licensees and the public.
View the consultation and submissions received to ACMA draft FYSO 2026–31.