Nations in Asia are assigning 26/28 GHz spectrum for localised use, along with spectrum across multiple mid-band ranges. Notable developments in the region since the publication of PolicyTracker’s last private network benchmark are discussed below. Read more...

Scientists at ETH Zurich say they have demonstrated terabit optical data transmissions through the air using lasers, a technology that could eventually replace deep-sea cables. But is this a solution in search of a problem? Read more...

This consultation has been extended until August 7, 2023. Read more...

Part one of this update detailed private spectrum policy development at a global level while part two dealt with Asia. This Research Note provides a view of developments in the rest of the world across Europe, the Americas and the Middle East. Read more...

The assignment of spectrum in frequency ranges between 3300—3800 MHz and in the 26 GHz range dominate private spectrum policy agendas. Despite this focus on mid-band and mmWave spectrum, there is a wide variance in both the spectrum bands and bandwidth amounts allocated for private use across different countries. Read more...

Which countries have assigned spectrum for private networks or are planning to do so. (Updated July 2023) Read more...

An overview of the national technical criteria and licensing approaches used. Read more...

What has Citymesh been up to since winning 5G spectrum a year ago? Read more...

Mid-band 5G coverage in Europe is less than half the global average, according to the company’s latest report on the state of mobile communications. Read more...

China has identified 6425—7125 MHz for IMT in a revised version of the country’s radio frequency allocation regulations, which also sees 26, 40 and 70 GHz added. Read more...