French regulator Arcep is getting closer to finalising a framework for the use of the 3.8-4.2 GHz band by private mobile networks. Read more...

In 2025, the regulator AGCOM is focused on setting the conditions and award mechanisms for spectrum licences that are due to expire in December 2029 across multiple bands. It is also consulting on the competitive licensing procedure for 24.25-26.5 GHz spectrum. In January 2025, Swisscom successfully completed its acquisition of… Read more...

Brazil's regulator Anatel, is planning to hold a leftover 700 MHz band auction in late 2025. In 2026, it's looking to auction the upper 6 GHz band following the reversal of its unlicensed allocation. Read more...

The UK plans to hold its 26 GHz and 40 GHz auctions in 2025. Simultaneously, its regulator, Ofcom, remains focused on improving its shared access regime for private networks and working towards a "hybrid sharing" solution for the hotly contested upper 6 GHz band. The regulator will also monitor Vodafone… Read more...

In 2025, the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority is focused on planning for its two-stage assignment of national licences in the 1800 MHz band. The auction is slated to take place in November 2025. PTS is also seeking feedback regarding demand for spectrum in the 1500 MHz, 26 GHz and… Read more...

In March 2025, Poland’s regulator UKE completed its highly-anticipated auction of the 700 and 800 MHz spectrum, selling a total of seven licences to four mobile network operators (MNOs). The agency’s 5G rollout efforts have been hampered by a lack of spectrum coordination agreements with Russia and prolonged policy talks with… Read more...

Shanghai has been selected as the host city of the next World Radiocommunication Conference in 2027. Read more...

French network operator and digital services provider Orange says it wants to "lead the future". It continues to operate in 26 countries and had 291 million customers worldwide (253 million mobile) by the end of 2024. Read more...

América Móvil provides wireless, fixed-line, broadband and pay TV services in 22 countries in the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe. At the end of Q1 2025, América Móvil surpassed 400 million global subscribers, comprising 323 million wireless and 78 million fixed-line subscribers, according to its latest report. Read more...

e& is a telecoms group headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and operating in 38 countries across the Middle East, Asia, Africa and Central/Eastern Europe. Its activities include fixed, mobile, digital and enterprise services. In 2022, the company rebranded from the Etisalat Group to e&, standing for “Etisalat and”.… Read more...