by Dianne Northfield
Despite the lack of clarity surrounding mmWave use cases and unproven business models, regulators and industry are examining a range of new approaches to mmWave spectrum sharing. Three case studies based on the work of Ofcom in the UK, Canada’s ISED and Qualcomm inform this research note, which outlines a… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
After decades of developing and operating its geosynchronous orbit-based satellite services business, Telesat has commenced the development of a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and integrated terrestrial infrastructure known as Telesat Lightspeed. Ka-band spectrum is of particular importance to both Telesat’s GEO and LEO programs. Read more...
by Laura Sear
Canada’s spectrum policy continues to keep up with spectrum regulation in the US. Its last two auctions have been expensive for operators. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
While many nations have assigned 26 GHz spectrum for IMT, and to a lesser degree 28 GHz, many more are planning to release spectrum in these bands in the short-to-medium term. In addition, a growing number of nations are permitting trials in these bands in part to gauge use cases… 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 Dianne Northfield
Huawei identifies C-Band spectrum as a priority for 5G deployments with the greatest potential for global harmonization. Huawei considers that the 6 GHz band is essential for sustainable development of 5G in the next 10 years and also favours the licensing of mmWave spectrum for 5G across a range of bands.… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
While led by the US, many nations in Europe, and to a lesser degree the Asia Pacific, have moved to ban equipment from Huawei and ZTE. Many of these actions fall short of outright bans, although measures such as strict security requirements and increased government intervention powers effectively constitute de… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
This table shows the actions taken against Huawei in 40 countries. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Canada recently awarded the 600 MHz band, and plans to continue its efforts to boost competition in its mobile market in a forthcoming C-Band auction. Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
Canada is now preparing to follow the US in auctioning spectrum in the 600 MHz band. Its government is also looking at other bands for 5G and plans to auction spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band next. Read more...