by Marina Leiva
Coverage obligations require operators to build networks beyond commercially attractive areas. Widely used but inconsistently enforced, they generate a lot of debate in the world of spectrum policy. Read more...
by Marina Leiva
Spectrum caps are nearly universal in 5G auctions, yet solid evidence that they work remains elusive. Their absence from the US market may offer a cautionary tale. Read more...
by Marina Leiva
Licence duration is increasingly seen as a lever for investment, but the evidence is mixed. PolicyTracker’s database reveals divergent trends in Europe and the US. Read more...
by Marina Leiva
Firm evidence that spectrum caps, coverage obligations and longer licences shape markets remains elusive, but experts still believe such tools matter. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
5G-A will bring a step-change in 5G network capabilities and performance, but deployments are only just beginning. PolicyTracker’s 5G-A deployment tracker provides details of the global and regional rollout status of this network upgrade and is regularly updated with the latest developments. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
5G-Advanced (5G-A), starting with 3GPP Release 18, is the newest technology upgrade for mobile networks. 5G-A will bring a step-change in 5G network capabilities and performance, but deployments are only just beginning. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
5G-Advanced is an important evolutionary step for 5G mobile networks, and paves the way for 6G. Read more...
by Laura Sear
French network operator and digital services provider Orange previously said it wanted to "lead the future" under its 2023–2025 strategy and is now entering a new plan for 2026-30, "Trust the Future". It continues to operate in 26 countries and has more than 340 million customers worldwide by the end… Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Verizon is the US wireless market leader. Its spectrum strategy is notable for the use of mmWaves for 5G fixed wireless access. The operator is also a significant user of the CBRS shared-use band. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
MTN is the largest pan-African mobile operator. In a turnaround on its earlier tower sale-and-leaseback strategy, MTN has agreed to acquire 100% ownership of IHS Towers. Read more...