by Dianne Northfield
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...
by Richard Handford
AFC, or automated frequency coordination, will enable spectrum sharing in the 6 GHz band starting in North America, with the prospect of appearing in other regions as well as other bands. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
This research note examines the current status of different approaches to spectrum sharing. Its focus is on policy approaches that target the use of spectrum in a given band on both an intra-operator and intra-service basis. Read more...
by Richard Handford
Commercial service in the CBRS band started in early 2020, initially limited to the unlicensed GAA (general authorised access) part of the band. Priority access licensees were permitted to start using their licences in April 2021. Read more...
by Richard Handford
The Citizens Broadband Radio Service is a dynamic shared access (DSA) system in the US that operates in the 3.5 GHz band (3550—3700 MHz), also known as Band 48. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
One thing that Open RAN has in common with traditional network deployments is the need for sufficient spectrum. Similarly, delays in the availability of spectrum affect operator plans for both 5G and Open RAN. Policymakers are increasingly supporting the Open RAN movement and many are implementing measures to promote Open… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
In 2022, Microsoft is continuing its march into both the 5G (and private 5G) and telco spaces. In addition to its long-standing support for unlicensed spectrum and spectrum sharing, Microsoft has upped its stakes in the satellite sector meaning that its interest in spectrum availability for satellite operators also becomes… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Meta Platforms, formerly Facebook, is a key supporter of unlicensed spectrum, notably in the 6 GHz and 60 GHz bands, and a leading force in the Open RAN sector. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Amazon is increasingly active in both the mobile and satellite ecosystems. Notably, it plans to more than double its Kuiper satellite fleet to deliver broadband connectivity around the world. It is also directly positioning itself to provide private 5G, initially using unlicensed 3.5 GHz spectrum in the US. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
A growing number of nations are assigning spectrum for localised use by private networks. This is particularly the case in Europe, followed by Asia-Pacific and to a lesser degree the Americas. This Note provides a regional overview of the status of policy planning related to spectrum earmarked for localised use. Read more...