by Cameron Hill
Satellite D2D services are reshaping connectivity by enabling direct communication with standard smartphones. This research note explores the approaches of six key players in the industry, focusing on their spectrum strategies and commercial progress. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
This research note provides a regional breakdown of the evolving regulatory landscape for direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services using IMT spectrum. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
PolicyTracker’s D2D-IMT benchmark profiles developments relating to the regulation and authorisation of satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services based on mobile operators’ licensed frequencies. WRC-27 will consider this topic under Agenda Item 1.13, but regulatory work is already ongoing in some parts of the world to meet industry demand to launch D2D-IMT… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Over the next 5-10 years, spectrum regulators will need to deal with the expiry of licences across multiple bands and operators. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
PolicyTracker’s spectrum licence renewal benchmark examines the ways in which regulators around the world are dealing with expiring spectrum licences. Read more...
by Richard Handford
Fixed wireless access (FWA) has emerged as a mainstay of 5G services. This research note examines what FWA is and how it has evolved into an established service. Read more...
by Camilla Mina
In 2025-26, mobile network operators (MNOs) moved beyond trials to launch commercial satellite-based services, started to roll out enhanced 5G and began restructuring their global portfolios. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Globalstar has agreed to be acquired by Amazon, which plans to integrate Globalstar’s satellite systems into Amazon Leo’s future next-generation D2D constellation. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
SpaceX’s Starlink is a constellation of satellites in low-Earth orbit (LEO) that provides broadband internet and satellite direct-to-device services. SpaceX is currently authorised by the FCC to launch 4,408 Gen1 and 15,000 Gen2 satellites. In May 2026, the FCC approved SpaceX’s acquisition of EchoStar's 10 MHz of nationwide H-Block spectrum,… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
In 2026, vendors are focused on advancing their agendas for the future use of Upper 6 GHz spectrum and shoring up their positions on key IMT and satellite-related WRC-27 Agenda Items. While vendors typically agree that 6G will use existing and new spectrum resources, their positions vary on current and… Read more...