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Interest in the 40 and 47 GHz bands is growing but still small, with a handful of countries leading the way.

The new edition of PolicyTracker's mmWave benchmark shows that a combination of national, regional and local licences is favoured by over 60% of countries.

A SpaceX executive has complained about a proposed auction of 2 GHz (1980-2005/2170-2195 MHz) spectrum for mobile satellite services (MSS) in Australia.

Most in the spectrum world agree that market shaping measures are important tools in ensuring spectrum is assigned and used efficiently. There is one awkward question though: do they actually…

PolicyTracker is hosting a 90‑minute webinar on 27 May 2026, bringing together leading experts to discuss the Digital Networks Act (DNA) and its potential impact on the European Union's spectrum framework.

The tracker follows mobile operators’ progress in adopting 5G-Advanced (3GPP Release 18) network technologies.

Last week, Reuters reported that Amazon is in talks to buy Globalstar in a deal valued at around USD 9 billion. I had a closer look at what spectrum licences…

The PolicyTracker Spectrum Database, available as part of our Spectrum Research Service, has been updated with the latest assignments, including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, North Macedonia and Canada.

As 6G and satellite services continue to grow in importance, what does the future hold for spectrum auctions?

Our Asian Editor reflects on an Indian court case that restricts what insolvent mobile operators can do with their spectrum licences. He believes that European policymakers should take heed.

Understanding Modern Spectrum Management will cover satellite direct-to-device and the EU Digital Networks Act, as well as giving a broad overview of key economic, legal and policy issues.