by Richard Haas
Having recently decided to extend spectrum licences, Germany's next auction isn't expected until 2030. Until then, the country will likely focus on improving its innovative local spectrum access regime and advocating for its candidate for the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
In 2025, the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority is focused on planning for its two-stage assignment of national licences in the 1800 MHz band. The auction is slated to take place in November 2025. PTS is also seeking feedback regarding demand for spectrum in the 1500 MHz, 26 GHz and… Read more...
by Laura Sear
Canada typically auctions licensed spectrum on a regional basis, most recently in the November 2023 award of spectrum in the 3.8 GHz range. It has opened the full 6 GHz band for unlicensed use and is implementing a non-competitive licensing (NCL) framework across several bands in support of localised private… Read more...
by Richard Handford
The price of spectrum remains a central issue in India but now the discussion is as likely to involve frequencies for satellite as for IMT. Read more...
by Richard Handford
The country’s spectrum strategy revolves around attaining leadership in the next generation of mobile technology, with 6G being no exception. Read more...
by Richard Handford
The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) awarded IMT frequencies in the 4.9 GHz band to SoftBank in November 2024 through a beauty contest but its next award might be via country’s first spectrum auction. Read more...
by Richard Handford
Renewing tens of spectrum licences, ensuring nationwide coverage and introducing a new type of licence are all on the agenda of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). Read more...
by Richard Handford
Shanghai has been selected as the host city of the next World Radiocommunication Conference in 2027. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
Please find links below to download the latest version of the PolicyTracker Spectrum Database (PSD) as an excel file. This is updated every three months. For help with this version, see our guides here. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
Shows national spectrum holdings in high, mid and low bands with the full list of licences at the bottom. Please note a) not all licence holders offer services to the public b) this page cannot be used to compare holdings in multiple countries. Sourcing and methodology is available here. Read more...