by Dianne Northfield
In 2021, Sweden auctioned 3.6 GHz and 2.3 GHz spectrum. It also opened up the 3760 - 3800 MHz and portions of the 26 GHz band for local licensing and permitted unlicensed use of the lower 6 GHz band. In 2022, the focus is on the auction of nationwide licenses… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Vendors generally agree that spectrum in the 3 GHz range is prime 5G spectrum, with varying views on the service rules that apply to different 3 GHz sub-bands. There is strong divergence in vendor’s views on the 5925 - 7125 MHz range in terms of its licensing status and technical… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
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...
by Dianne Northfield
Telecom Italia and Vodafone launched 5G services in June 2019, followed by Wind Tre in April 2020 and Iliad in December 2020. Fastweb provides 5G services through a network sharing agreement with Wind Tre. TIM and Vodafone also have a passive network sharing agreement for 5G including all antenna sites… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Telia, Tele2, Telenor and Three (3) all launched commercial 5G networks in Sweden in 2020. After several delays, Sweden’s regulator, PTS, awarded 5G spectrum in the 3.5 GHz and 2.3 GHz bands via auction in January 2021. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
This table shows the actions taken against Huawei in 40 countries. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
The Wi-Fi and cellular industries are set to clash again at WRC-23 with the main battle over licensed and unlicensed mid-band spectrum. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Huawei identifies C-Band spectrum as a priority for 5G deployments with the greatest potential for global harmonisation. Huawei also expects that after 26 GHz, 40 GHz will become a widely harmonized band globally, along with 28 GHz. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Huawei identifies C-Band spectrum as a priority for 5G deployments with the greatest potential for global harmonisation. Regarding WRC-19 IMT candidate bands, Huawei also expects that after 26 GHz and 28 GHz, 40 GHz will become a widely harmonized band globally. Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
China's mobile operators continue to be very active in preparing for 5G and hope to launch services by 2020. China continues to promote TDD technologies and is considering allocating 4.5 GHz for 5G Read more...