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Two early trials evaluate 6G in 7 GHz band
Dec 10, 2025
by Richard Handford

Field trials in Japan and Saudi Arabia have assessed whether the 7 GHz band is suitable for 6G. Read more...

Japan proposes rules for its first spectrum auction
Dec 03, 2025
by Richard Handford

Japan has published draft rules for a forthcoming auction of 26 GHz frequencies, which will be the first in the country’s history. Read more...

Mobile operators seek favourable terms in Japan’s first auction
Jul 31, 2025
by Richard Handford

The operators ask for an auction without rollout obligations, consideration of device availability, and a bid credit for newer entrants. Read more...

Japanese MNO launches satellite D2D with Starlink
Apr 17, 2025
by Richard Haas

The service is the second major commercial satellite direct-to-device offering to launch using terrestrial spectrum. Read more...

Japanese government backs spectrum-related R&D projects
Feb 26, 2025
by Richard Handford

The three research projects supported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) cover very different spectrum-related activities. Read more...

SoftBank is the only applicant for 4.9 GHz in Japan
Nov 21, 2024
by Richard Handford

Only one of the country’s four mobile network operators (MNOs) is interested in offering 5G in the mid-band spectrum. Read more...

Japan takes the lead on licensing HIBS spectrum
Sep 05, 2024
by Richard Handford

Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has pledged to assign the 1710—1885 MHz range for High Altitude IMT Base Stations (HIBS). Read more...

NTT Docomo launches high-speed 5G amid government concern
Aug 09, 2024
by Richard Handford

Japan’s leading operator NTT Docomo is combining the 3.7 GHz and 4.5 GHz bands with 28 GHz to offer what it claims is the country’s fastest 5G download speed. Read more...

South Korea awards 4.7 GHz and 28 GHz spectrum to Samsung Electronics
Feb 08, 2024
by Richard Handford

The Ministry of Science and ICT awarded frequencies in the two bands for the manufacturing giant to deploy a private 5G network. Read more...

Japanese 700 MHz spectrum awarded to sole bidder
Nov 01, 2023
by Richard Handford

Despite being described in Japan as a platinum band because of its desirability, a contest for 700 MHz spectrum attracted just one bidder—Rakuten Mobile. Read more...