Telstra, Optus and Vodafone Hutchison have begun formulating responses to the federal government’s proposed auction of broadcast spectrum, which is expected to lead to the creation of a high-speed 4G mobile broadband network.

Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has issued a green paper that argues that a “digital dividend” of spectrum vacated by the switch from analog to digital television should be made available in a large contiguous block that would be attractive to mobile operators.

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www.theaustralian.com.au/business/telcos-eye-4g-networks-in-government-spectrum-sale/story-e6frg8zx-1225816750118