Brazil is still planning to award spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band for 5G and to award the 700 MHz spectrum that was left unsold after an auction in 2014. It does not support the use of the 28 GHz band for 5G. Read more...

Less than 1% of the land mass is inhabited by over 70% of the population. Half of the land mass (over 4 million km2) is 'almost uninhabited' and contains many areas with no households (shown in grey); these areas are inhabited by just 1% of the population. Read more...

The Brazilian regulator is one of many worldwide to have launched a consultation on using the 3.5 GHz band for 5G. However, it intends to focus on LTE-A in the band first. The regulator has also said that 5G auctions will be held after 2020, once global terms on bandwidth… Read more...

Telefonica is focused on building out its LTE network alongside extensive development and testing of 5G technologies. It is one of several key operators pressing the European Union for longer spectrum licence terms and more predictable licensing conditions. Read more...

The global Spanish operator calls for better licensing conditions and more consistency in assignment procedures. It is engaged in 5G development activities but is less vocal on the subject than some other operators. Read more...

Brazil is a huge market, but the country now faces major challenges that could make life very difficult for its mobile industry. 5G tests are being carried out in Brazil but the country has not been a major player in discussions and does not plan to make 28 GHz available. Read more...