Auction formats are the servant of many masters. They started simple, but failed to satisfy the flexibility requirement; in giving bidders more options they became more complex. The most recent trend is back towards simpler formats. Read more...

While no spectrum for 6G has yet been identified at either the international or national level, some telecoms equipment vendors have begun to propose specific bands for 6G. A diverse range of spectrum bands will be considered, including sub 1 GHz and potentially Terahertz spectrum. Read more...

Many 5G policy visions are described as piecemeal, uncoordinated and lacking in actionable measures. 6G policy planning is different. In learning from the past, a number of countries are seeking to develop more integrated and comprehensive strategies, drawing on a diverse range of stakeholders and leveraging cross-border partnerships. Read more...

As the world looks beyond 5G to 6G, standards development activities are spread across a large number of organisations. 6G technology is underpinned by geo-political tensions and there are growing concerns about standards fragmentation, prompting calls for tighter integration and coordination between international, regional and national standards bodies. Read more...

There has been significant uptake of B5G (beyond 5G) and 6G R&D initiatives in many countries, along with a growing pool of regional and cross-border collaborations. Many of these initiatives involve diverse stakeholder participation and long-term funding models focused on building broad 6G ecosystems. Read more...

ITU member states elected 12 new members of the Radio Regulations Board at the Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-22) in Bucharest. They'll take up their duties on 1 January 2023. Read more...

Spectrum auctions are conducted slightly differently in each country. This entry explains some of these regional differences and how we collected data for more unusual spectrum auctions and awards. Read more...

India's spectrum auctions can seem very confusing. Here is an overview of how to collect the auction data for the spectrum database. Wait for the "Demand Note in respect of successful bidders" to be released on the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) website. This can usually be found under the auction… Read more...

A draft European Commission study suggests faster 5G rollout is associated with early spectrum awards, greater mobile broadband data consumption and lower consumer prices. Read more...

The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS) has launched an additional consultation on the requirements for the auction procedure for 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz. The regulator is proposing additional coverage requirements. This document supplements a consultation carried out earlier this year. The deadline to submit comments is… Read more...