by Dianne Northfield
PolicyTracker’s 6 GHz benchmark covers implemented and planned unlicensed and licensed policies for spectrum in the band in 122 nations. One hundred and thirteen countries have unlicensed 6 GHz policies, while 21 of these nations are included in both the unlicensed and licensed categories. Twenty-nine nations that have unlicensed 6… Read more...
by Laura Sear
Besides 19 agenda items, WRC-27 will also decide on some regulatory items and discuss the agenda items for WRC-31. Read more...
by Laura Sear
This research explores the evolving policy landscape, captures the most recent regional viewpoints and controversies, and assesses the implications for the future of scientific spectrum access at WRC-27. Read more...
by Laura Sear
Some stakeholders and regional groups have drafted a preliminary position on Mobile-Satellite Agenda Items. Read more...
by Laura Sear
Regional groups have drafted an initial position on agenda items relating to Fixed-Satellite and Broadcasting Satellite services. This is an overview. Read more...
by Laura Sear
Preparations for WRC-27 are ongoing and regional groups are drafting their first positions on agenda items. This is an overview of key dates, meetings, groups and initiatives that relate to WRC-27. Read more...
by Laura Sear
It's still early days for any preliminary positions for WRC-27, but some stakeholders have already made their position clear. This is an overview of draft documents issued by regional groups and international organisations. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
3GPP and the ITU are moving forward with standardisation work towards 6G across both terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks and ultimately the full integration of the two. 3GPP 6G normative standards are expected in Release 21, developed in the 2027 to 2029 timeframe, with the ITU set to establish formal 6G… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Apple argues that regulators should adopt a "balanced" approach in assigning both licensed and license-exempt spectrum. It argues that assignment mechanisms should be technology and service-neutral. Apple supports unlicensed use of the entire 6 GHz band. Apple is also progressing its satellite connectivity plans through an agreement with Globalstar. Read more...
by Laura Sear
There are 19 new Agenda Items for the next World Radiocommunication Conference. This cycle will be predominantly focused on satellite and space-related items. Read more...