Vendors generally agree that spectrum in the 3 GHz range is prime 5G spectrum, with varying views on the service rules that apply to different 3 GHz sub-bands. There is strong divergence in vendor’s views on the 5925 - 7125 MHz range in terms of its licensing status and technical… Read more...

Intel considers that to enable 5G there is a need to make sufficient spectrum available; including licensed spectrum (in low-band, mid-band and high-band), as well as unlicensed spectrum in the 5 - 6 GHz and 60 GHz ranges. Read more...

The Wi-Fi and cellular industries are set to clash again at WRC-23 with the main battle over licensed and unlicensed mid-band spectrum. Read more...

Intel sees both 3GPP and IEEE-based technologies playing an important role in 5G deployments. It considers that 5G will rely on licensed spectrum – low-band below 2 GHz, mid-band 2-6 GHz and high-band above 24 GHz – and license-exempt spectrum which is of particular importance for Wi-Fi 6. Read more...

As WRC-19 approaches, there is greater clarity in vendor’s 5G spectrum priorities. In addition to identifying the importance of sub-1 GHz and mid-band 3.5 GHz spectrum, vendors consider that initial 5G deployments using mmWave spectrum will focus on 26 GHz and 28 GHz, followed by 40 GHz. There is more… Read more...

Intel sees both 3GPP (Rel-15 and beyond, IMT-2020) and IEEE-based technologies (WiFi 6 and beyond, WiGig) playing an important role in 5G deployments. It considers that 5G will rely on licensed spectrum – low-band below 2 GHz, mid-band 2-6 GHz and high-band above 24 GHz – and license-exempt spectrum which… Read more...

US spectrum policy continues to be dominated by a potential windfall for satellite companies at 3.7 – 4.2 GHz,  but do wider public benefits outweigh any private gain? We examine this case and other recent examples. Read more...

China's mobile operators continue to be very active in preparing for 5G and hope to launch services by 2020. China continues to promote TDD technologies and is considering allocating 4.5 GHz for 5G Read more...

German mobile operators are currently planning to deploy 5G in the 700 MHz band, which was auctioned in June 2015. More auctions of spectrum suitable for 5G are due in 2019. The country's competition authority believes that a fourth mobile operator needs to enter the market to boost competition. Read more...

Intel supports the C-Band and the 26 GHz, 28 GHz and 40 GHz bands for 5G systems and is championing licence-exempt usage for the 6 GHz and 66-71 GHz bands Read more...