Spectrum usually isn't a particularly partisan issue in the US but the Trump Administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) could be setting up a clash over access to unlicensed…

The proposed short notice, short duration licence for indoor and outdoor use by the programme making and special events (PMSE) and shared access sectors is a welcome development, says private…

The leading database on global spectrum licences has been updated to reflect the latest changes, including a recent auction held in Thailand and a merger in the UK.

The Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) marked its 35th anniversary in June 2025. We asked its current chair Chris Seifert what the future holds.

We speak to Raquel Renno Nunes, who monitors ITU discussions for the human rights advocacy group Article 19.

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.

The Trump administration has turned spectrum policy upside down in 2025. With new FCC leadership, deregulation is at the top of the agenda.

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…

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…

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…

Having recently decided to extend spectrum licences, Germany's next auction isn't expected until 2030. Until then, the country will likely focus on improving its innovative local spectrum access regime and…

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…

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…

Canada typically auctions licensed spectrum on a regional basis, most recently in the November 2023 award of spectrum in the 3.8 GHz range. It has opened the full 6 GHz…