provides a recurring revenue stream that subsidises the ongoing cost of maintaining the network. These goals the most effective PSMB network, operating flexibility, the most efficient use of — scarce radiocommunications spectrum, a positive revenue outcome, and the advantage of not are unlikely to be achieved in any other way. “picking winners” — approach pays for the build-out and operation. It provides an ongoing Rivada’s network’s revenue stream to PSAs that will grow with the expansion of market demand for Australia’s wireless bandwidth. The potential upside for this growth is left where it belongs, on the Government, State and Territory balance sheets, for Public is no need for Safety’s benefit. There the Australian Government to surrender likely future increases in the value of one of its key assets—its spectrum—to raise money for a network build. When Public Safety needs it most, only a network that provides access to all 30MHz will do. approach ensures that the Rivada’s entire capacity of that network will always be available to PSAs within milliseconds. Rivada Networks appreciates the opportunity to present our comments and share our thoughts. We look forward to working with the Productivity Commission and with Australia’s Public Safety community to place Australia at the forefront of the emerging global wireless standard for Public Safety communications. We are eager to demonstrate that our approach is the right solution to capitalise on this historic opportunity. Yours sincerely, Declan Ganley Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rivada Networks
provides a recurring revenue stream that subsidises the ongoing cost of maintaining the network. These goals — the most effective PSMB network, operating flexibility, the most efficient use of scarce radiocommunications spectrum, a positive revenue outcome, and the advantage of not “picking winners” — are unlikely to be achieved in any other way. Rivada’s approach pays for the network’s build-out and operation. It provides an ongoing revenue stream to Australia’s PSAs that will grow with the expansion of market demand for wireless bandwidth. The potential upside for this growth is left where it belongs, on the Government, State and Territory balance sheets, for Public Safety’s benefit. There is no need for the Australian Government to surrender likely future increases in the value of one of its key assets—its spectrum—to raise money for a network build. When Public Safety needs it most, only a network that provides access to all 30MHz will do. Rivada’s approach ensures that the entire capacity of that network will always be available to PSAs within milliseconds. Rivada Networks appreciates the opportunity to present our comments and share our thoughts. We look forward to working with the Productivity Commission and with Australia’s Public Safety community to place Australia at the forefront of the emerging global wireless standard for Public Safety communications. We are eager to demonstrate that our approach is the right solution to capitalise on this historic opportunity. Yours sincerely, Declan Ganley Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rivada Networks
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