Nokia prioritises harmonised spectrum for 5G and beyond. While Nokia is not opposed to unlicensed use of the lower 6 GHz range, it argues that regulatory decisions on the upper 6 GHz band should be deferred until after WRC-23. Nokia sees WRC-23 as a key juncture in the identification of… Read more...

Qualcomm regards 5G and Wi-Fi networks as complementary, requiring additional spectrum – both licensed and unlicensed. It stresses the need for additional lower mid-band spectrum for mobile services, while it supports the unlicensed use of the entire 6 GHz band. In January 2023, Qualcomm announced its plans to move into… Read more...

While Samsung supports unlicensed lower 6 GHz spectrum, its focus is on the release of additional spectrum for 5G, and ultimately 6G. Samsung argues that for 6G spectrum studies under the ITU process, the US should focus on 7.125-7.7 GHz, 10.7-15.35 GHz and 18.1-19.7 GHz. It also considers that mmWave… Read more...

Auction procedures have been used in Italy to assign usage rights for the 3.4 GHz, 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.6 GHz and L-Band and for 5G frequencies – 700 MHz, 3.6 GHz and 26 GHz. In 2023, policy planning is focused on the future use of the lower… Read more...

Canada’s spectrum policy continues to keep up with spectrum regulation in the US. Its last two auctions have been expensive for operators. Read more...

Spectrum policy in the US is in disarray. The FCC is trying to repair its relationship with other government agencies but has lost its authority to conduct auctions. Read more...

Germany is still considering how to assign 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz licences which expire in 2025. The country's new fourth operator 1&1 has requested an "industry assignment" instead of an auction, yet some have raised doubts about the new entrant after its failure to hit rollout targets. Read more...

Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook, is a key supporter of unlicensed spectrum, notably in the 6 GHz and 60 GHz bands and for dedicated use by private networks. It is also a keen advocate of spectrum sharing. Read more...

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...

Amazon is increasingly active in both the mobile (including private 5G) and satellite ecosystems. In February 2023, Amazon received final approval for its Kuiper low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite systems and is expected to launch its first satellites in 2024. Read more...