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Millicom has entered the Chilean market thanks to a $1.2 billion deal to acquire Telefonica's spectrum holdings in the country.

Different levels of national demand, rather than simply a lack of investment, could explain why 5G standalone (SA) coverage is lower in Europe than in other parts of the world.

The EU's Radio Spectrum Policy Group launched a consultation on its "Opinion on a 6G spectrum roadmap" earlier this month.

The auction of nearly 600 MHz offers a trade-off for bidders between relatively low reserve pricing and tougher demands on network rollout and quality of service.

Following years of delay, Mexico is consulting on a series of spectrum awards, including a multiband mobile auction, aiming to start before the second half of this year.

The Russian Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media is considering expanding the spectrum available in its primary 5G band, 4.4–4.99 GHz, to facilitate rollout.

Three Ireland is reportedly in talks to merge with Virgin Media, while ongoing spectrum trades involving all Irish operators promise more of a level playing field in the mobile market.

Scottish private network company Neutral Wireless has used the UK regulator's new short-notice, short-duration licences to experiment with airborne 5G private networks.

Ofcom has decided to allow the emergency services access to the band, with special conditions to prevent interference, following consultation last year.

A Saudi trial of IMT in the 7.125-7.225 GHz band offers a glimpse of what the band might be capable of in the future.

Ofcom plans to auction spectrum for supplementary downlink in the 1.4 GHz band by 2027. The upper 6 GHz band is unlikely to become available before 2030.