The majority of nations with mmWave policies and plans are targeting 26 GHz spectrum and, to a lesser degree, spectrum in the 28 GHz band. Across the regions, there is also limited, if growing, interest in the release of spectrum in other mmWave bands, particularly in the 40 GHz range.… Read more...

As the number of nations around the world assigning mmWave spectrum grows steadily, if slowly, nations are adopting a diverse range of policy approaches. There is wide variance across both the amount of bandwidth (MHz) released and in the mmWave frequency ranges and sub-ranges targeted by different regulators. Policies also… Read more...

Coverage obligations require operators to build networks beyond commercially attractive areas. Widely used but inconsistently enforced, they generate a lot of debate in the world of spectrum policy. Read more...

Spectrum caps are nearly universal in 5G auctions, yet solid evidence that they work remains elusive. Their absence from the US market may offer a cautionary tale. Read more...

Licence duration is increasingly seen as a lever for investment, but the evidence is mixed. PolicyTracker’s database reveals divergent trends in Europe and the US. Read more...

Firm evidence that spectrum caps, coverage obligations and longer licences shape markets remains elusive, but experts still believe such tools matter. Read more...

5G-A will bring a step-change in 5G network capabilities and performance, but deployments are only just beginning. PolicyTracker’s 5G-A deployment tracker provides details of the global and regional rollout status of this network upgrade and is regularly updated with the latest developments. Read more...

5G-Advanced (5G-A), starting with 3GPP Release 18, is the newest technology upgrade for mobile networks. 5G-A will bring a step-change in 5G network capabilities and performance, but deployments are only just beginning. Read more...

5G-Advanced is an important evolutionary step for 5G mobile networks, and paves the way for 6G. Read more...

With over 10,000 satellites in orbit and megaconstellations such as Starlink growing fast, figuring out what to do with satellites once they stop working has become a major challenge. Read more...