by Richard Haas
The lower portion of 6 GHz has been allocated for unlicensed use (including Wi-Fi) in many countries, while the upper 6 GHz portion was recently identified for mobile (IMT) use for some regions at the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23). In late 2024, Hong Kong became the first territory to hold… Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The US has recently adopted a new regulatory framework to allow satellite direct-to-device use of the band. Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The 2.1 GHz band is widely used for legacy mobile services in most countries. As licences are expiring more countries are looking into assigning the spectrum for LTE and 5G networks. Read more...
by Mirva Villa
The first mmWave to be deployed for 5G services may yet play an important role in the future of 5G. Read more...
by Mirva Villa
For decades one of the most widely used mobile bands, 900 MHz is also likely to be used for 5G in the near future. Its roots are in GSM-based 2G services across Europe, Africa, and Asia. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The first mmWave to be deployed for 5G services: 28 GHz has already been assigned in several major economies. Read more...
by Toby Youell
2.3 GHz is used extensively in Asia-Pacific and has a growing role in Europe. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The band is currently only licensed in two countries: the USA and Canada, although Mexico, Saudi Arabia, and a growing number of other economies plan to award 600 MHz. Its long term prospects are intertwined with the future of terrestrial broadcasting. Read more...
by Toby Youell
GSM-based 2G services use 900 MHz across Europe, Africa, and Asia. The band is set to be refarmed for 4G and 5G services over the medium- to long-term. Read more...
by Toby Youell
A 5G-only band that could form an attractive alternative or complement to the C-Band in Asia, Africa, and the former Soviet Union. Its use in the West is limited by military and public safety considerations. Read more...