Nokia is a strong, long-time advocate of opening the entire 3.5 GHz range of bands, from 3.3 to 4.2 GHz, for 5G use in the US and elsewhere. Nokia is also advocating for the licensing of a swath of mmWave bands in the widest possible contiguous frequency ranges. It also… Read more...

In addition to the 3.5 GHz band, Samsung’s priority is on the release of high-band mmWave spectrum – 26 GHz, 28 GHz and 37-43.5 GHz – for 5G. Samsung supports nationwide licensed 3.5 GHz spectrum and sees prospects for local area licensing in the 3.7-4.2 GHz range. For 26 GHz,… Read more...

Qualcomm supports the continued identification of underutilised spectrum for 5G across sub-1 GHz, mid- and high-bands for licensed, unlicensed, and shared use. Qualcomm considers that spectrum should be prioritised for use by 5G cellular technologies, including vertical industry use-cases such as IoT. Qualcomm supports local licensing frameworks only to the… Read more...

Huawei identifies C-Band spectrum as a priority for 5G deployments with the greatest potential for global harmonization. Huawei considers that the 6 GHz band is essential for sustainable development of 5G in the next 10 years and also favours the licensing of mmWave spectrum for 5G across a range of bands.… Read more...

Intel considers that to enable 5G there is a need to make sufficient spectrum available; including licensed spectrum (in low-band, mid-band and high-band), as well as unlicensed spectrum in the 5 - 6 GHz and 60 GHz ranges. Read more...

Deutsche Telekom's long-stated goal has been to be the "leading European telco," an aim not only achieved but surpassed despite the "difficult market environment and the negative impact of coronavirus," management board chairman Tim Höttges claimed in the company's 2020 annual report. And, following its merger with Sprint, US subsidiary… Read more...

The Brazilian regulator is one of many worldwide to have launched a consultation on using the 3.5 GHz band for 5G. However, it intends to focus on LTE-A in the band first. The regulator has also said that 5G auctions will be held after 2020, once global terms on bandwidth… Read more...

Swedish regulator PTS has been planning to assign the 700 MHz to mobile operators for some time but suffered a setback in late 2016 when the award was delayed due to "security concerns". However, it now seems to be back on track and the authority is also planning to assign… Read more...

Deutsche Telekom's new strategy is to become Europe's leading telecoms provider. Its spectrum priorities remain focused on, among other things, spectrum for 5G, longer licence terms in Europe and more flexibility in spectrum use. Its US subsidiary, T-Mobile, won 45 per cent of the 600 MHz spectrum sold in the… Read more...

Deutsche Telekom is focused on rolling out its LTE networks in Europe and the US and has called for more consistency in spectrum licensing and greater harmonisation. It is engaged in developing 5G standards and has emphasised the need to use sub-6 GHz bands Read more...