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 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
Decisions about spectrum use in Europe are made both at the national and EU level. This research note explores the EU spectrum policy framework. Read more...
by Cameron Hill
In the previous discussion of regulator approaches to measuring QoS, one clear theme is a reliance on reported data from mobile network operators and third-party data collectors. This research note takes a deeper dive into how data is collected by third parties Read more...
by Laura Sear
Keeping track of operators' coverage and QoS is an increasingly important task for regulators worldwide. This research note benchmarks the measurement approaches of the FCC in the US, ACMA in Australia and the MIC in Japan. Read more...
by Cameron Hill
This research note compares how the UK, France and Germany measure and present mobile coverage and quality of service, focusing on the consumer-facing tools and datasets each regulator has developed. Read more...