The Global Spectrum Database covers 90 major economies and is updated four times a year. The new version contains over 80 modifications and new entries: further details about countries and operators are below.

The biggest news in this update is the interest in the 800 MHz or digital dividend band, which is released when analogue terrestrial TV is switched off.

Swedish operators acquired 60 MHz of spectrum but paid proportionately less than the bidders in Hong Kong, who auctioned similar bands at the same time.

The prices paid in Sweden were 63% of those achieved in last year's super auction in Germany: information which is ready to hand in the Global Spectrum Database because it contains data on auction prices, population and details of the bands sold.

Highlights from this edition of the database include:

• Sweden: new 800 MHz licences for established operators
• Hong Kong: frequency release in 900 MHz and 850 MHz
• Singapore: 1800 MHz licence for M1
• Denmark: rebalancing of 1800 MHz, a key LTE band 
• Forthcoming mobile auction in Argentina
• New information about mobile licences in Albania, Moldova and Georgia

The Global Spectrum Database covers more than 1500 licences and contains information on the spectrum holdings of over 800 operators. Licence details include auction prices, annual fees, expiry dates, technologies and technical specifications. The database also covers national spectrum allocations, demographics and an overview of regulatory regimes. It is sold in a user-friendly Excel format.

To view sample data from the Global Spectrum Database, see a screencast demonstration and to download the brochure please complete this form.

The Global Spectrum Database has been researched for GSMA members over the past five years by the highly respected spectrum engineering consultancy, Aegis Systems.