by Patrick Gahan
81-86 GHz is likely to be identified as a future 5G band - it is being studied by the ITU and has been proposed for release in the USA. Few voices have been raised in opposition but the band lacks strong advocates in the vendor community. Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
There is some interest in deploying 5G in these bands but work in this area is at an experimental stage. Most stakeholders do not regard this as a priority and some important players think frequencies above 100 GHz are inherently unsuitable. (This entry has been replaced but the Above 100… Read more...
by Martin Sims
After failing to gain support at WRC-15, the 6-10 GHz range remains very quiet on the regulatory front, although efforts to extend the 5 GHz and 5.9 GHz bands could see the release of more usable spectrum for mobile. Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
Bands in this range are not being studied for possible 5G identification at WRC-19 and most regulators who supported an identification have since recanted. There is huge opposition from the satellite industry but 5G trials in 10-20 GHz are continuing with one operator seeking to leverage existing backhaul usage. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
Although this is regarded as the first truly global mobile band, deployment is a long-term project. It is also being promoted as a 5G band, principally in Europe. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
24-27 GHz was selected as a possible 5G band at WRC-15 and European regulators have chosen this as a core band for the technology. However, support in the US and elsewhere means two rejected bands, 28 GHz and 24 GHz, may also be used. Read more...