Amazon’s Project Kuiper LEO satellite constellation is authorised to use Ka-band spectrum and the protection and preservation of the 28 GHz band for satellite services is a priority for Amazon. The first two Kuiper prototype satellites launched in October 2023 and Amazon expects to provide services to its first customers… Read more...

While all of the vendors profiled in 2024 recognise the continued importance of both low-band and mmWave spectrum for both 5G and 6G, their clear focus is repurposing existing low mid-band spectrum and the release of new licensed spectrum in frequency ranges above 7 GHz. The greatest disparity in vendor… Read more...

Qualcomm argues that fully cleared, exclusively licensed spectrum remains the top priority for the wireless industry to support the continued rapid rollout of 5G and 6G. At the same time, Qualcomm considers that unlicensed spectrum plays an important role in Wi-Fi operations in homes and businesses. It stresses the need… Read more...

Having recently delayed its planned 26 GHz and 40 GHz auction, UK regulator Ofcom remains focused on private spectrum access and developing a "hybrid sharing" solution for the upper 6 GHz band. Read more...

Canada typically auctions licensed spectrum on a regional basis, most recently in the November 2023 award of spectrum in the 3.8 GHz range. It has opened the full 6 GHz band for unlicensed use and is implementing a non-competitive licensing (NCL) framework across several bands in support of localised private… Read more...

Brazil typically licences auctioned spectrum on a regional basis and has identified multiple spectrum bands for use by private networks. Most recently, regulator Anatel has earmarked 4.9 GHz for 5G and is developing its assignment approaches for reclaimed 700 MHz spectrum and unsold spectrum. The regulator is also consulting on… Read more...

In 2024, the focus of US spectrum policy is on building the country’s spectrum pipeline through the implementation of a National Spectrum Strategy. The Federal Communication Commission’s spectrum auction authority lapsed in March 2023. In its absence, the Commission is examining alternative means of assigning resources held in its spectrum… Read more...

In Russia, 5G spectrum is the subject of an ongoing discussion between the state and local mobile network operators (MNOs), as both are looking for ways to protect their interests. To facilitate rollout. Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media is considering to expand the spectrum available in… Read more...

Regulator PTS concluded its auction of 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz in September 2023, awarding spectrum in each band to three players. It plans to assign 1800 MHz spectrum in 2025, while spectrum in the 1500 MHz and 25.1-27.5 GHz ranges is slated for assignment in 2026 or… Read more...

Having auctioned multiple spectrum bands for mobile use, in 2024 the focus of policy planning in Italy is on preparing to extend rights of use in the 24.5—26.5 GHz range for wireless local loop (WLL). Decisions made at WRC-23 mean the 470—694 MHz range has been preserved for broadcasting until… Read more...