Brazil typically licences auctioned spectrum on a regional basis and has identified multiple spectrum bands for use by private networks. Most recently, regulator Anatel has earmarked 4.9 GHz for 5G and is developing its assignment approaches for reclaimed 700 MHz spectrum and unsold spectrum. The regulator is also consulting on… Read more...

In 2024, the focus of US spectrum policy is on building the country’s spectrum pipeline through the implementation of a National Spectrum Strategy. The Federal Communication Commission’s spectrum auction authority lapsed in March 2023. In its absence, the Commission is examining alternative means of assigning resources held in its spectrum… Read more...

Recently endorsed by the European Commission, the concept of cashless spectrum auctions is growing in popularity. But what is a cashless spectrum auction, and what do examples of this type of award reveal about its risks? Read more...

Since PolicyTracker’s last 3.3—4.2 GHz benchmark in August 2021, 34 nations that have assigned or plan to assign spectrum in the range, or both, have not changed their policy status whereas eight nations have progressed from the planning stage to the assignment of spectrum in the range. Read more...

Since PolicyTracker’s August 2021 3.3—4.2 GHz benchmark, 20 new countries have assigned or started planning to assign frequencies in the range, primarily for IMT/5G. Ten of these nations are in Europe, followed by six in Africa, three in the Americas and two in the Asia Pacific. Several additional nations have… Read more...

Nations in all regions of the world are progressively assigning 26/28 GHz spectrum for 5G/IMT, particularly in the 26 GHz range, and many are also earmarking high-band spectrum for localised use by private networks. Thirty nations have now assigned 26 or 28 GHz spectrum, with 36 nations in the planning… Read more...

Thirty nations have assigned 26 GHz or 28 GHz spectrum or both, with ten of these nations planning further assignments. The majority of these assignments are in Asia (40%) and Europe (35%), although nations in all regions of the world are now looking to award spectrum in these high-bands. Read more...

Auction procedures have been used in Italy to assign usage rights for the 3.4 GHz, 800 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.6 GHz and L-Band and, more recently, for 5G frequencies – 700 MHz, 3.6 GHz and 26 GHz. The 700 MHz spectrum will be available for use in July… Read more...

In 2021, Sweden auctioned 3.6 GHz and 2.3 GHz spectrum. It also opened up the 3760 - 3800 MHz and portions of the 26 GHz band for local licensing and permitted unlicensed use of the lower 6 GHz band. In 2022, the focus is on the auction of nationwide licenses… Read more...