WRC-19 directs WRC-23 to consider an IMT identification for 6425-7025 MHz in Region 1 and 7025-7125 MHz globally. This decision once again pits cellular 3GPP proponents strongly against their IEEE focused Wi-Fi counterparts and it will be the subject of intensive debate and lobbying over the next 4 years. Read more...

While no major spectrum auctions have taken place during the last twelve months, UK’s regulator Ofcom has made available a significant amount of frequencies through various methods like spectrum sharing or licensed-exempt regimes. Read more...

Telefonica Group has strongly criticised spectrum auction designs in various countries, claiming that any focus by regulators beyond efficient spectrum allocation and maintaining strong mobile competition risks hampering 5G rollout. Its 5G initiatives include projects for the banking sector, connected cars and TV broadcasting. Read more...

UK regulator Ofcom and the UK's four mobile network operators are actively preparing for the 5G era. Despite a series of legal challenges, Ofcom has now auctioned the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz bands. The 700 MHz band is due to be auctioned (lawyers permitting) by 2020. Read more...

The Vodafone Group continues to build its 4G spectrum portfolio, while acquiring additional spectrum for 5G services, which it expects to launch in 2020.  Read more...

Vodafone's goal is to create a converged "Gigabit Society" of ubiquitous and reliable high-speed connectivity. A proponent of narrow-band IoT technology, the operator is pushing for a globally harmonised approach to spectrum. Read more...

The world's biggest market has three operators, assigns spectrum by administrative methods and is notable for its enthusiasm for unpaired spectrum. The home of a leading manufacturer, Huawei, China is carrying out 5G trials and emphasises the importance of bands below 6 GHz. Read more...

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