Data from the PolicyTracker Spectrum Database suggests that the US mid-band spectrum availability is similar to that of its economic rival, China. Read more...

Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft are long-time supporters of unlicensed spectrum policies, particularly in the 3.5 GHz, 6 GHz and 60 GHz ranges. The four companies also support and recognise the growing role and importance of spectrum sharing across multiple bands, along with spectrum made available for use by localised… Read more...

Amazon is increasingly active in both the mobile and satellite sectors and is a strong supporter of unlicensed and shared spectrum policies. Amazon has successfully launched into orbit and tested its initial two satellites and is now focusing on the deployment of Ka-band Project Kuiper to increase global broadband access… Read more...

Meta is a keen supporter of spectrum sharing, which it thinks will increasingly become a necessity and therefore a priority for policymakers. The company supports unlicensed 6 GHz policies across the entire band that Meta sees as especially important for AR/VR use cases. It also supports frameworks that provide spectrum… Read more...

Google is a key supporter of unlicensed mid-band spectrum, along with unlicensed 60 GHz spectrum. Google is active in the private network space and has several initiatives focused on satellite connectivity. Google has extensive experience with database-managed spectrum sharing solutions. Read more...

Many of Microsoft’s products are used in combination with a broad array of spectrum resources, including Wi-Fi, commercial wireless networks and satellite connectivity. The company is a keen advocate of unlicensed spectrum and spectrum sharing. In the telecoms space, Microsoft’s recent sale of Metaverse signals that it will no longer… Read more...

Mobile network operators (MNOs) remain focused on the rollout of 5G networks. In the last 12 months, there's been increased interest in 5G standalone (SA) and 6G. Some MNOs are exploring the use of artificial intelligence and satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services. All of them are committed to reducing their carbon… Read more...

Telefónica is a diversified telecommunications group operating mainly in Europe and Latin America. It provides extensive 4G coverage and continues to build out its 5G and 5G standalone networks. At the end of 2024, it had 390 million customers worldwide, of which 298.6 million were mobile customers. Read more...

Digi Communications is a Romanian mobile operator active in several European countries. It has expanded its market in the last five years by acquiring spectrum at European 5G spectrum auctions. Read more...

French network operator and digital services provider Orange says it wants to "lead the future". It continues to operate in 26 countries and had 291 million customers worldwide (253 million mobile) by the end of 2024. Read more...