by Dianne Northfield
Both 3GPP and the ITU are progressing agendas to identify spectrum for satellites and other non-terrestrial networks. 3GPP Release 19 anticipates adding spectrum in the Ku-band, while WRC-27 will consider several new mobile satellite service ranges, including spectrum for satellite direct-to-device connectivity. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Since PolicyTracker published its first 6G Dossier in 2021, there has been significant progress in the framing of the 6G future and the setting of more meaningful directional targets and milestones. 6G plans are becoming more defined across global, regional and national policy roadmaps, standards developments, spectrum targets and R&D… Read more...
by Mirva Villa
Regulators opting for cashless auction elements seek to achieve connectivity goals in addition to efficient spectrum assignment. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Legacy frequency bands are starting to be repurposed for 5G as well as LTE, as operators shut down their 2G and 3G networks Read more...
by Catherine Viola
As 2G and 3G subscriber numbers decline, many operators worldwide are winding down their legacy networks and refarming the spectrum for LTE and 5G. Some operators have already phased out both 2G and 3G and others are doing so, but legacy networks will continue in use in some countries beyond… Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
From around 2008 to 2013, several spectrum administrations around the world chose the combinatorial clock auction (CCA) format to allocate spectrum. Fast forward just a few years, and the CCA seems to have fallen out of favour. Why? Read more...
by Laura Sear
There are 19 new Agenda Items for the next World Radio Conference. This cycle will be predominantly focused on satellite and space-related items. Read more...
by Laura Sear
The most difficult agenda item for transport-related items related to the modernisation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System and the recognition of the Chinese BeiDou system. Read more...
by Laura Sear
The Conference reached several agreements that pave the way for new satellite applications. Read more...
by Laura Sear
This note provides an overview of the status of decisions made at WRC-23 concerning science-related Agenda Items and Topics. Read more...