by Dianne Northfield
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted spectrum assignment schedules, a growing number of nations around the world continue to advance policy agendas for 3.3 - 4.2 GHz 5G use. This report catalogues the status of assigned 3.3 - 4.2 GHz spectrum, identifying regional variations and trends. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
With 3.3 - 4.2 GHz recognized as a core 5G band, many nations have assigned spectrum in this mid-band range for IMT, while many more plan to follow. This Research note catalogues planned 3.3 - 4.2 GHz assignments across different regions noting cumulative spectrum assignments in various nations that plan… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
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...
by Toby Youell
The world’s biggest economy continues to lead in spectrum policy innovation Read more...
by Toby Youell
Canada’s spectrum policy continues to be dominated by keeping up with spectrum assignments in the US and bolstering competition. Its last two auctions have been expensive for operators. Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
Auction procedures have been used in the UK to assign all 5G pioneer bands – with the exception of 26 GHz which remains unassigned– but spectrum sharing and local licensing dominate much of the regulator’s current and future agenda. Read more...
by Richard Handford
SES is a leading satellite operator which owns more than 70 satellites in both Geostationary (GEOs) and Medium Earth Orbits (MEOs). Read more...
by Richard Handford
In Australia, spectrum is considered an instrument to promote competition in the mobile market. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
While Cisco supports licensed low-, mid- and high-band spectrum for 5G, its priority is the release of additional unlicensed spectrum in the 5 GHz, 6 GHz and high-band 60/70/80 GHz ranges. Cisco believes that the workhorse of digital networks now and in the future, is license-exempt spectrum, which it considers… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
While Amazon is focused on the unlicensed spectrum on which its devices, services and fulfilment centers rely, it also has interests in drone and autonomous vehicle delivery systems as well as private IoT networks and mobile satellite communications. Read more...