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...

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...

Agenda item 1.13 is the most high profile of all agenda items at WRC-19. It concerns identifying spectrum for IMT, ITU-R jargon for 5G, in frequencies above 24.25 GHz. Read more...

Poland’s spectrum regulator UKE is preparing to release 5G spectrum, but the rollout could be delayed by the lagging legislative work on amending the telecommunications law, inefficient cooperation with industry players, and lack of understanding with neighbouring countries. Read more...

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...

Italy has completed a multi-band auction in low-, mid- and high-frequency bands, 700 MHz, 3.6-3.8 MHz and 26 GHz, and has become the first nation in Europe to assign and define rules for the use of spectrum in all three pioneer 5G spectrum bands. Read more...

Ericsson’s priority is to ensure regulators make sufficient spectrum available for all 5G use cases Read more...

Nokia identifies 37-43.5 GHz as the next promising band range for 5G after 26 GHz and 28 GHz Read more...

Samsung supports IMT  identifications for 26 GHz, 40 GHz and 66-71 GHz at WRC-19 Read more...

Huawei sees the C-band and the 24.25-29.5 GHz and 37-43.5 GHz tuning ranges as the most promising for initial 5G deployments Read more...