Ericsson prioritises exclusive-use licensed spectrum – for commercial wireless deployment at scale – over unlicensed policy frameworks. Spectrum in the 7/8 GHz range is a sweet spot for the company that supports its identification for IMT. Ericsson also supports the assignment of the entire Upper 6 GHz range for 5G… Read more...

Cisco supports multiple spectrum management models, including licensed, lightly licensed, unlicensed and shared spectrum, to meet the diverse needs of different users and use cases, including IoT and private networks. While supporting the allocation of new frequencies to mobile services, Cisco strongly advocates for the use of the upper 6… Read more...

Apple recognises the importance of unlicensed and shared spectrum access and hybrid connectivity solutions. It argues that licence-exempt wireless access systems play a key role in global connectivity, complementing licensed mobile networks and driving innovation in devices and services. To meet future indoor connectivity needs, Apple argues that regulators will… Read more...

Samsung supports a wide range of spectrum, including low-, mid- and high-band, enabling tailored 5G deployments for different environments and operator requirements. It prioritises the availability of full-power, licensed spectrum suitable for wide-area mobile broadband networks. Samsung argues that additional spectrum assignment to support both licence-exempt and licensed mobile spectrum… Read more...

Qualcomm argues that additional spectrum for both exclusively licensed 5G and 6G operations and unlicensed use cases is needed to support growing demands and generational mobile technology advances. It considers that the emergence of 6G opens the door to transformative opportunities across all spectrum bands — low, mid and high… Read more...

Nokia prioritises the release of individually licensed spectrum for high-power terrestrial mobile operations with nationwide usage rights. It also supports innovative spectrum management through policies supporting managed shared spectrum, unlicensed spectrum and spectrum for use by vertical industries. Nokia urges regulators to defer decisions on Upper 6 GHz sharing until… Read more...

With interests in both 5G/6G and Wi-Fi connectivity, Intel has a long history of supporting spectrum allocations for use by both licensed (e.g., 5G/6G) and unlicensed (e.g., Wi-Fi) technologies. Given the global unlicensed equipment ecosystem, Intel argues that countries should aim to make bands like the 5925-7125 MHz range available… Read more...

Microsoft has a "multi-technology and multi-frequency approach" which translates to interests in spectrum across a wide range of bands. Microsoft is also a strong supporter of unlicensed and shared spectrum policies. In February 2026, Microsoft announced a new collaboration with SpaceX’s Starlink combining low-Earth orbit satellite connectivity with community-based deployment… Read more...

Meta supports balanced spectrum policies that leverage both licensed and unlicensed frameworks and promote efficient spectrum sharing and dynamic spectrum access. Meta also supports local licensing frameworks targeting private 5G networks. In 2026, the company is transitioning its Virtual Reality-based metaverse platform to a mobile-centric platform. Read more...

Google’s extensive line of connectivity products and solutions typically rely on the use of unlicensed spectrum resources across a wide array of bands, while it also partners with holders of licensed spectrum, operating as an MVNO to deliver its Google Fi Wireless service and its Distributed Cloud Edge private 5G… Read more...