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Japan eyes release of 4.9 GHz, 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands
Oct 06, 2023
by Richard Handford

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications’ (MIC) annual Frequency Reorganization Action Plan explains how it intends to free up more 5G spectrum by early 2026. Read more...

Satellite sector presses US for lots more spectrum
Oct 05, 2023
by Dugie Standeford

The US government should make at least 15 GHz more spectrum available by 2027 for its commercial space and satellite sector, the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) says. Read more...

US regulator may allow very low power devices in 6 GHz band
Oct 05, 2023
by Dugie Standeford

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing to open two parts of the 6 GHz band to very low power (VLP) devices. Read more...

Regional groups share common proposals ahead of WRC-23 at ITU workshop
Oct 04, 2023
by Laura Sear

Member states gathered in Geneva for an ITU workshop and shared their latest opinions on WRC-23 agenda items. PolicyTracker summarises three key topics of discussion. Read more...

WRC-23 Part 2 – status of regional positions on IMT and mobile-related items
Oct 03, 2023
by Laura Sear

This note will be updated soon.WRC-23 will consider mobile use of a range of mid- and low-frequency ranges. Regional organisations have shaped the majority of their positions on these items. High-priority items are IMT use of the 3.3—3.8 GHz and 6 GHz ranges, mobile use of 3.6—3.8 GHz and the… Read more...

Podcast: Is 7—24 GHz the new spectrum battlefield?
Oct 03, 2023
by Richard Haas

The mobile industry is interested in this range for 6G even though it is already extensively used, including by the satellite industry. Read more...

WRC-23: Part 1 – overview of the status of regional preparations
Oct 03, 2023
by Laura Sear

This page will be updated soon.Preparations for WRC-23 are coming to a close with the final inter-regional workshop held in September 2023. WRC-23 is being held in November in Dubai. This Research Note provides an overview of regional positions on the agenda items. Read more...

Poland and Slovenia to assign spectrum for private 5G
Oct 02, 2023
by Jaroslaw Adamowski

The Polish regulator aims to assign 3800–3900 MHz spectrum to local government entities and 3900–4200 MHz spectrum to other users on a first come first served basis. Its Slovenian counterpart aims to assign 2300 MHz and 3600 MHz spectrum in October. Read more...

Upcoming UK consultation on mmWave spectrum uses
Oct 02, 2023
by Mirva Villa

Ofcom has released a statement following the closure of the initial consultation. Read more...

Australian consultation on proposed changes to VHF maritime instruments
Oct 02, 2023
by Mirva Villa

The regulator is proposing amendments to implement ITU Radio Regulations from WRC19. Read more...