by Cameron Hill
At WRC-23, several Region 2 countries received an IMT identification in this band. This may create more momentum to allocate and eventually assign this band for mobile use in the future. Read more...
by Richard Haas
The lower portion of 6 GHz has been allocated for unlicensed use (including Wi-Fi) in many countries, while the upper 6 GHz portion was recently identified for mobile (IMT) use for some regions at the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23). In late 2024, Hong Kong became the first territory to hold… Read more...
by Richard Haas
The lower portion of 6 GHz has been allocated for unlicensed use (incl. Wi-Fi) in many countries, while the upper 6 GHz portion was recently identified for mobile (IMT) use for some regions at the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23). Following this identification, we expect more countries to begin allocating and… Read more...
by Richard Haas
While many countries have assigned the lower portion of the 6 GHz band for unlicensed use, the past year has seen an increase in support for an IMT identification in the upper portion of the band. Meanwhile, CEPT is studying a compromise solution that would incorporate wifi with mobile use. Read more...
by Mirva Villa
A potential IMT identification in the bands was rejected at WRC-19, but these ranges may be considered again in some form at WRC-27. Satellite operator Starlink plans to launch second-generation satellites in the bands. Read more...
by Laura Sear
The band is currently used around the world for 4G and is rapidly becoming a globally used 5G band. Read more...
by Laura Sear
A key 5G band in the US and Japan. These frequencies have been considered peripheral in the rest of the world, and are in some cases are available on a shared basis. US operators bought 280 MHz of this band in Q1 2021 for record prices. Read more...
by Laura Sear
The premier mid-range global 5G band. Many countries plan to assign at least 300 MHz of spectrum in 3.3 - 3.8 GHz for 5G networks. These bands are on the agenda of WRC-23, when further IMT identification at 3.3 – 3.4 GHz in Regions 1 and 2 will be considered. Read more...
by Toby Youell
A promising future 5G band, currently used around the world for 4G. Read more...
by Toby Youell
A promising future 5G band, currently extensively used around the world for 4G. Read more...