by Jonathan Watson
Japan assigns spectrum by beauty contests rather than auctions and has recently released 3.5 GHz. It is heavily invested in 5G and has been working on the technology since 2010. Read more...
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US and Mexican operator AT&T has been dismissive of dynamic spectrum access and the FCC's 3.5 GHz sharing initiative. It wants sub-6 GHz spectrum for 5G Read more...
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Deutsche Telekom is focused on rolling out its LTE networks in Europe and the US and has called for more consistency in spectrum licensing and greater harmonisation. It is engaged in developing 5G standards and has emphasised the need to use sub-6 GHz bands Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
Japan's SoftBank Group is a diversified IT and communications company, owning the nationwide US mobile carrier, Sprint as well as running a mobile operator in its home country. Sprint recently announced it would be "integrating backhaul bands" into its 5G network. Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
(2016 entry) The long-awaited broadcast incentive auction, whereby mobile operators can acquire 600 MHz spectrum from broadcasters via the regulator, is now under way. Other major initiatives include the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) attempts to support research into using 5G in the higher bands. Read more...
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US-only carrier Verizon runs the country's largest LTE wireless network. The company has already announced 5G specifications in 28 GHz and favours the use of mmWave bands. Read more...
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Global player which supports a more harmonised European approach to spectrum policy. Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
Canada's mobile sector has long been dominated by three key players, but new competitors are now starting to acquire more spectrum. Reasonably active in 5G development, Canada has hosted tests in 73 GHz and has a large Huawei research centre. Read more...
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In 4G Nokia's focus is LTE Broadcast in 700 MHz; carrier aggregation; and unlicensed LTE in the 5 GHz band. In 5G Nokia is calling for harmonised licensing for 5G, covering 700 MHz, 3.4-3.8 GHz, 24 GHz and beyond. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
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