There is wide variance in the way that 3.3 - 4.2 GHz is assigned for IMT around the world across many parameters including the amount of available spectrum (MHz) that is both available and the amounts of spectrum awarded per operator. There is also diversity in the choice of assignment… Read more...

The graph and table shows how much 3.3-4.2 GHz spectrum counties have awarded since 2017 and how much they plan to assign. Read more...

This table shows the methods used to assign licences, such as auctions, administrative procedures and beauty contests. Read more...

Satellite operators continue to lobby for adequate measures to protect incumbent services in existing bands. With a view to full integration of satellite technologies and services into emerging 5G networks and support for non-terrestrial network solutions, in recent years the satellite community has become more actively involved in ITU 5G… Read more...

EchoStar Corporation continues to lobby for more spectrum resources for satellite services – both fixed and mobile – and more balanced spectrum policies. It is also focused on the full integration of S-Band satellite services into emerging 5G networks and places priority on the inclusion of non-terrestrial networks in the… Read more...

Inmarsat owns 14 geostationary (GEO) satellites operating in the L-band, Ka-band and S-band, targeting aviation, maritime, enterprise and government users. Related to its aviation business it has since 2020 been building its presence in the UAV market. Read more...

SES is a leading satellite operator which owns more than 70 satellites in both Geostationary (GEOs) and Medium Earth Orbits (MEOs). Read more...

Following the FCC’s April 2020 decision to permit unlicensed use of the entire 6 GHz band in the US, many nations are following suit either for the whole band or portions of it. This Research Note gives an overview of the approaches in each region. Read more...

International interest in unlicensed use of 6 GHz is growing but there is considerable variety in the range of policies being adopted. Some countries are making the whole band available, some only the lower portion and a range of power limits are also being used.  This Research Note categories the… Read more...

Vendors generally agree that spectrum in the 3 GHz range is prime 5G spectrum, with varying views on the service rules that apply to different 3 GHz sub-bands. There is strong divergence in vendor’s views on the 5925 - 7125 MHz range in terms of its licensing status and technical… Read more...