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 also supports IMT identification for 37-43.5 GHz and 66-7 GHz spectrum. Ericsson is a strong proponent of the licensing of spectrum on… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Huawei identifies C-Band spectrum as a priority for 5G deployments with the greatest potential for global harmonisation. Huawei also expects that after 26 GHz, 40 GHz will become a widely harmonized band globally, along with 28 GHz. 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 supported a IMT identification for 26 GHz, 40 GHz and 66-76 GHz at WRC-19. 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 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 both Geostationary Orbits (GEOs) and Medium Earth Orbits (MEOs), offering connectivity to enterprise, mobility, maritime and government markets. Read more...
by Richard Handford
Australia historically has adopted an evidence-based approach to spectrum policy with an underlying belief that market-based competition between participants will produce the most favourable outcome, aided by a minimal intervention from regulators. Read more...
by Toby Youell
After a five-year break, Latin America’s largest economy is preparing for a major auction of several bands usable for 5G in Q1 2020. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
The Vodafone Group wants to "build a digital society that enhances socio-economic progress, embraces everyone and does not come at the cost of our planet," according to its 2019 annual report. It plans to increase its leadership in 4G to create Europe's biggest 5G network, and to focus its 5G efforts… Read more...
by Jaroslaw Adamowski
The Russian authorities are aiming to release 5G spectrum, but the country’s leading mobile operators are yet to agree on whether to establish a joint venture to develop the necessary infrastructure. The outcome of their negotiations will most likely define the mode of spectrum distribution that will be adopted by… Read more...
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...