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
Intel sees both 3GPP and IEEE-based technologies playing an important role in 5G deployments. It considers that 5G will rely on licensed spectrum – low-band below 2 GHz, mid-band 2-6 GHz and high-band above 24 GHz – and license-exempt spectrum which is of particular importance for Wi-Fi 6. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
As WRC-19 approaches, there is greater clarity in vendor’s 5G spectrum priorities. In addition to identifying the importance of sub-1 GHz and mid-band 3.5 GHz spectrum, vendors consider that initial 5G deployments using mmWave spectrum will focus on 26 GHz and 28 GHz, followed by 40 GHz. There is more… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Intel sees both 3GPP (Rel-15 and beyond, IMT-2020) and IEEE-based technologies (WiFi 6 and beyond, WiGig) playing an important role in 5G deployments. It considers that 5G will rely on licensed spectrum – low-band below 2 GHz, mid-band 2-6 GHz and high-band above 24 GHz – and license-exempt spectrum which… Read more...
by Toby Youell
US spectrum policy continues to be dominated by a potential windfall for satellite companies at 3.7 – 4.2 GHz, but do wider public benefits outweigh any private gain? We examine this case and other recent examples. 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...
by Jonathan Watson
German mobile operators are currently planning to deploy 5G in the 700 MHz band, which was auctioned in June 2015. More auctions of spectrum suitable for 5G are due in 2019. The country's competition authority believes that a fourth mobile operator needs to enter the market to boost competition. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Intel supports the C-Band and the 26 GHz, 28 GHz and 40 GHz bands for 5G systems and is championing licence-exempt usage for the 6 GHz and 66-71 GHz bands Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
China Mobile operates only in its home country but has the world's largest 4G network by number of subscribers. Under its "Big Connectivity" strategy, it remains focused on leading the development of the mobile market while continuing its strong participation in global 5G activities. The operator initially favours C-band for… Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
NTT DOCOMO is Japan's leading mobile operator, but it is also a key player on the world stage in 5G innovation. With the government gearing up for the country's first spectrum auction, the operator has urged against giving excessive weight to the economic value of spectrum. Read more...