This table shows forthcoming assignments over the next few years. Read more...

This table shows which bands have been assigned by country since 2017, covering ranges such as 3.5 GHz, 3.7 GHz and 3.8-4.2 GHz. Read more...

This table shows the methods used to assign licences, such as auctions, administrative procedures and beauty contests. Read more...

Where countries have assigned licences, this table shows their geographic coverage. Read more...

This table shows which countries are using national or regional licensing for 3.5 GHz and which are using both. Read more...

The world’s biggest economy continues to lead in spectrum policy innovation Read more...

France has focused its spectrum policy on supporting rapid and widespread 5G deployments Read more...

Canada’s spectrum policy continues to be dominated by keeping up with spectrum assignments in the US and bolstering competition. Its last two auctions have been expensive for operators. Read more...

Germany completed an auction of spectrum for 5G in June 2019, generating more than €6.5 billion, and the country's regulator is currently considering to provide local players with expanded access to the 3.7 - 3.8 GHz band to enhance the technology’s roll-out. Read more...

Auction procedures have been used in the UK to assign all 5G pioneer bands – with the exception of 26 GHz which remains unassigned– but spectrum sharing and local licensing dominate much of the regulator’s current and future agenda. Read more...