Nations worldwide are assigning 26 GHz spectrum, and to a lesser degree 28 GHz, for IMT. This Research Note catalogues the status of 26 and 28 GHz spectrum awards in a representative sample of nations, identifying regional variations and trends. Read more...

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...

While led by the US, many nations in Europe, and to a lesser degree the Asia Pacific, have moved to ban equipment from Huawei and ZTE. Many of these actions fall short of outright bans, although measures such as strict security requirements and increased government intervention powers effectively constitute de… Read more...

This table shows the actions taken against Huawei in 40 countries. Read more...

There is no globally harmonized spectrum for IoT, and there is no indication that this situation will change. IoT spectrum considerations therefore remain in the hands of national regulators. Read more...

Sweden’s regulator PTS has assigned 700 MHz spectrum amid controversy, and has plans to assign 2.3 and 3.4-3.8 GHz spectrum for 5G. Spectrum will be available for commercial 5G launches in Sweden in 2020. Read more...

82% of the Swedish population live in ~13% of the country's land mass; 31% of population live in 'intensively built-up' areas which make up less than 1% of the land mass. The western and northern regions contain areas with very few people (less than 5 people per km2) and make… Read more...

Ericsson’s priority is to ensure regulators make sufficient spectrum available for all 5G use cases Read more...

Qualcomm sees 40 GHz as very promising for the second wave of mmWave spectrum for 5G, The company is also interested in a 5G spectrum sharing initiative being pioneered in Italy and the possibility of licences aimed at new industrial applications. Read more...

Swedish regulator PTS has been planning to assign the 700 MHz to mobile operators for some time but suffered a setback in late 2016 when the award was delayed due to "security concerns". However, it now seems to be back on track and the authority is also planning to assign… Read more...