Tag Archives: Broadcast Australia

Restacking the national spectrum and creating a digital dividend

In October 2012, the Department of Communications engaged BAI Communications Australia (then Broadcast Australia), to manage a project to clear UHF television services from the digital dividend band (694-820 MHz) across Australia. As the industry leader, Broadcast Australia was the best choice to lead the project, which required the cooperation of the whole industry including […]

Broadcast Australia selected partner of choice for Southern Cross Austereo

Broadcast Australia has entered into an agreement with Southern Cross Austereo (SCA). The initial 15-year agreement to manage and operate the network will provide over 500 radio and TV transmission services for SCA nationally. SCA is also transferring its transmission assets to Broadcast Australia, which is working towards full integration by March 2020. Through this agreement, […]

Partnership with Network 10 celebrates a shared commitment to connect Australians and enrich communities

Network 10 and Broadcast Australia have today announced a new agreement for the transmission of Network 10’s free-to-air broadcast channels: 10, 10 Bold, and 10 Peach. Transition of 10’s transmission services to Broadcast Australia from TX Australia will start immediately. The comprehensive transition plan will ensure seamless transition of 10’s services to Broadcast Australia. There […]

Second phase of DVB-T2 Trial commences

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 11th March 2019 – Broadcast Australia (a BAI Communications company), TX Australia and Free TV are pleased to announce that the second phase of the Queensland trial of a next generation broadcast technology, DVB-T2, is to be undertaken in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast from March to April. The trial builds upon […]

Improving connectivity in the Pacific Islands

Connecting people in regional and remote areas is something that we’re very passionate about at Broadcast Australia. This is especially important in the Pacific Islands, where broadcasters play a key role in culture and safety. In April, I had the opportunity to have a first-hand experience in improving connectivity in remote areas. Under the Pacific […]

Broadcast Australia undertakes industry first with the installation of a Tesla Powerwall as a backup power solution for ABC radio services

Harnessing new and innovative battery technology to provide standby power ensuring ABC Local Radio stays operational in times of emergency. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 7th December 2018 – Broadcast Australia, a BAI Communications company, has completed the installation of a Tesla Powerwall in Corryong, Victoria which will provide critical backup power to support the ABC Local Radio Service. The […]

Delivering the next generation of television

Evolving digital technologies are propelling transformational changes across the broadcast industry and delivering the next generation of television. This ecosystem continues to develop, and consumers are increasingly expecting to watch high quality content, whenever and wherever it’s convenient. As well as this expansion, broadcasters continue to innovate. Technological developments are providing broadcasters with exciting new […]

The future of TV being trialled on the Gold Coast

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, 16th November 2018 – Broadcast Australia (a BAI Communications company), TX Australia and Free TV are pleased to announce that a further trial of a next generation broadcast technology, DVB-T2, commenced this week on the Gold Coast. The trial builds upon trials conducted in Sydney earlier in the year to assess the performance […]

BAI in Gigabit Magazine: The digital transformation of BAI Communications

Peter Turnbull joined BAI in 2015 as its CIO. He brought with him many years’ of digital experience in the banking and financial services sector, but as he says: “Core technology is ubiquitous, you really challenge yourself to understand how the business capabilities interact and learn the language of the domain.” While broadcasting is a […]

Five Minutes with Nathan Cornish, Director, Product Development: Transit, BAI Communications

Nathan Cornish has been an engineer at BAI Communications since 2005. Seven years after starting as an intern with Broadcast Australia, Nathan was given the opportunity to join the team at Transit Wireless, a majority-owned BAI Communications company, where he worked to design, launch and operate the wireless network within the New York City subway. […]