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Latvia consults on revised proposals for 3.6 GHz
Jun 08, 2026
by Martin Sims

Latvian Public Utilities Regulatory Commission Read more...

X-band
Jun 08, 2026
by Cameron Hill

X-band refers to the microwave frequencies in the 7-11 GHz range, though the IEEE defines it as 8-12 GHz. The band is split into an uplink and a downlink section, with its primary users being military, such as NATO, and space organisations, such as NASA. The band is to be… Read more...

Weekly Wrap: SpaceX IPO vs spectrum reality
Jun 05, 2026
by Laura Sear

Spectrum issues are crucial to SpaceX's stock market listing, but have been little discussed. In addition, the IPO could mean millions of ordinary people investing in the company, either directly or through stock market tracker funds. Read more...

WiFi industry comments on UK and EU approach to upper 6 GHz band
Jun 05, 2026
by Camilla Mina

Industry stakeholders discussed the current state of upper 6 GHz band policies during a recent webinar. Read more...

Satellite overview
Jun 05, 2026
by Jonathan Watson

As interest in satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services continues to grow, competition for MSS spectrum is higher than ever, and satellite companies are moving towards hybrid spectrum strategies. Consolidation is also continuing as satellite companies seek to achieve a scale that will enable them to compete with SpaceX's Starlink and new… Read more...

Countries overview
Jun 04, 2026
by Jonathan Watson

Regulators in many countries continue to grapple with issues like awarding spectrum in higher bands, whether to renew expiring licences or re-auction the relevant spectrum, simplifying regulation to facilitate the launch of innovative satellite services, and deciding what to do with the 6 GHz band. Read more...

Viasat
Jun 04, 2026
by Laura Sear

After Viasat acquired Inmarsat, it became a global GEO satellite operator. But its future also lies in a multi-orbit and 4G/5G terrestrial strategy. Read more...