by Dianne Northfield
Google has extensive experience in cloud-based spectrum sharing in the CBRS 3.5 GHz band and is now positioned as an automated frequency coordination (AFC) system operator in the 6 GHz band in the US. The company is a key supporter of unlicensed mid-band spectrum, along with unlicensed 60 GHz. As… Read more...
by Richard Handford
China confirmed its preference for a licensed approach to spectrum management with its decision on the 6 GHz band. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
Deutsche Telekom (DT) continues to work toward its goal of becoming the "leading digital telco" by converging its fixed and mobile networks. US subsidiary T-Mobile USA remains focused on building out its 5G network. DT is intensively engaged in Open RAN activities and 6G research. Both telcos are working to… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
Use this page to download the source data for the national 6 GHz policies and proposals table. Available as PDF, Excel or CSV file using the buttons below Read more...
by PolicyTracker
Over 70 nations around the world have now implemented or plan to implement unlicensed 6 GHz policies across the entire band or in lower portions of the band. This Research Note provides an overview of updates to PolicyTracker’s unlicensed 6 GHz benchmark since it was last published in November 2021.… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Maps and tables giving a global picture of planned and implemented 6 GHz policies. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
This downloadable table shows agreed and proposed policies for the unlicensed use of 6 GHz in over 70 countries and is updated regularly. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Since our last benchmark update in November 2021, 18 nations have joined the list of European countries that have implemented or plan to implement harmonised rules for the 6 GHz band. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Some administrations are choosing to wait for WRC-23 before making a decision on the 6 GHz band, but others, notably in the Americas and the Middle East, are proceeding to open the full band for unlicensed use. Read more...
by Richard Handford
AFC, or automated frequency coordination, will enable spectrum sharing in the 6 GHz band starting in North America, with the prospect of appearing in other regions as well as other bands. It protects incumbent fixed link and satellite services in 6 GHz, so enabling outdoor operations of Wi-Fi 6E at… Read more...