Three of the country’s four mobile network operators (MNOs) received 100 MHz in the 3.3—3.4 GHz band for indoor-only 5G use. This is the first time China has awarded IMT spectrum for shared use.  Read more...

Leading Japanese conglomerate Sumitomo and five of the country’s cable TV operators have formed a consortium to build local 5G networks.  Read more...

China’s science and technology ministry has revealed that it is forming two working groups to push forward its research and development for 6G technology.  Read more...

The problem of coexistence with satellite TV may be putting the brakes on the adoption of 3.5 GHz, also known as the C-band, in some Asian countries, but it is still proving the most popular band for 5G across the region.  Read more...

Asian countries are adopting strict rules to prevent interference between Time Division Duplex (TDD)-based 5G networks in the popular 3.5 GHz band.  Read more...

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) plans to announce which millimetre wave (mmWave) bands the country will use for 5G by December 2019, with 26 GHz the obvious candidate.  Read more...

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has awarded commercial 5G licences to the country’s three mobile operators and has interesting plans for the state broadcaster, particularly in regard to spectrum.  Read more...

There is more backing for 4.8—4.99 GHz in Asia than many people realise. However, it’s not clear if the band’s credentials are strong enough for it to become a 5G mainstay rather than a supporting player.  Read more...

The country's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has floated the idea that 5925-6425 MHz and 6425-7125 MHz could be used for mobile by industry verticals.  Read more...

Unusually, the country’s three operators were all given different bands for 5G by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). Market leader China Mobile might emerge as the main beneficiary, analysts say.  Read more...