Several companies including Apple, Starlink and Lynk have announced plans to connect existing devices directly to satellites. This new type of service has significant implications for the satellite industry as well as policymakers. This research note provides an introduction to this emerging market and explores some of the policy issues… Read more...

This page highlights key population data from the sources shown here. To compare several countries use the checkbox in the table at the bottom of the page. Read more...

Upfront payments are criticised as a barrier to infrastructure investment, but what are the pros and cons of taking a staged approach? Read more...

Compare key data on population, economy, connectivity and spectrum in selected countries. By default the ten biggest economies are shown: change the country selection using the checkboxes on the left. Sourcing and methodology available here. Read more...

The EU’s eastern flank states have been pursuing their 5G auction plans despite Russia’s inflexible stance on spectrum coordination. However, there are concerns that Moscow could "weaponise" its use of 700 MHz and 3.6 GHz spectrum in the future to hamper its neighbours' 5G rollout. Read more...

Use this page to download the source data for the national 6 GHz policies and proposals table. Available as PDF, Excel or CSV file using the buttons below Read more...

Over 70 nations around the world have now implemented or plan to implement unlicensed 6 GHz policies across the entire band or in lower portions of the band. This Research Note provides an overview of updates to PolicyTracker’s unlicensed 6 GHz benchmark since it was last published in November 2021.… Read more...

Maps and tables giving a global picture of planned and implemented 6 GHz policies. Read more...

This downloadable table shows agreed and proposed policies for the unlicensed use of 6 GHz in over 70 countries and is updated regularly. Read more...

Since our last benchmark update in November 2021, 18 nations have joined the list of European countries that have implemented or plan to implement harmonised rules for the 6 GHz band. Read more...