by Dianne Northfield
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...
by Dianne Northfield
Nokia supports a wide range of low, mid (particularly 3.5 GHz) and high-band spectrum for 5G and is advocating for the release of a swath of mmWave bands in the widest possible contiguous frequency ranges. After 26 GHz and 28 GHz, Nokia regards 37-43.5 GHz as the next promising band… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
In addition to sub-1 GHz spectrum, Qualcomm identifies key frequency ranges for early 5G New Radio deployments globally as 3.3-5 GHz, 26 GHz and 28 GHz, followed by 37-43.5 GHz. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Huawei identifies C-Band spectrum as a priority for 5G deployments with the greatest potential for global harmonisation. Regarding WRC-19 IMT candidate bands, Huawei also expects that after 26 GHz and 28 GHz, 40 GHz will become a widely harmonized band globally. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Ericsson considers that existing mobile spectrum like C-Band and 26 GHz will be in high demand for 5G networks in the first instance, along with 28 GHz. Ericsson expects that the majority of mmWave bands under consideration at WRC-19 will become key bands for the provision of ultra-high speed and… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
In addition to the 3.5 GHz band (and the wider mid-band spectrum in the 3.3-5 GHz range), Samsung’s priorities for 5G spectrum are the mmWave bands 26, 28 GHz and 40 GHz. Samsung supports a IMT identification for 26 GHz, 40 GHz and 66-76 GHz at WRC-19. Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
SES is a world leading satellite operator who provides secure satellite communication solutions across the globe. It owns more than 70 satellites in two different orbits, Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), offering connectivity to enterprise, mobility, maritime and government markets. Read more...
by Richard Handford
A mobile broadband pioneer, South Korea completed a major spectrum auction in 2018, but has no medium-term plans for future awards. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Sweden’s regulator PTS has assigned 700 MHz spectrum amid controversy, and has plans to assign 2.3 and 3.4-3.8 GHz spectrum for 5G. Spectrum will be available for commercial 5G launches in Sweden in 2020. Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
Brazil is still planning to award spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band for 5G and to award the 700 MHz spectrum that was left unsold after an auction in 2014. It does not support the use of the 28 GHz band for 5G. Read more...