A potential IMT identification in the bands was rejected at WRC-19, but these ranges may be considered again in some form at WRC-27. Satellite operator Starlink plans to launch second-generation satellites in the bands. Read more...

So far, only two countries have taken steps to make this band available for mobile. WRC-23 will consider an IMT identification for 10-10.5 GHz in Region 2. Read more...

Recent years have seen a growing number of nations allocating 600 MHz for IMT and there is an increase in planned assignments of this spectrum, notably in the Americas and Asia. This is a big contrast to 2021 when only two countries—the US and Canada—had licensed spectrum in the band. Read more...

This overview considers which spectrum bands may be used for 5G or 6G in the next few years. An overview of bands already being used for 4G and 5G can be found in a separate note. Read more...

This is a key 5G band in the US and Japan. In other countries, the spectrum is made available to verticals on a localised or shared basis. Read more...

800 MHz is a popular 4G band in Europe but unlike 700 MHz it is not widely used for 5G. Read more...

The 2.1 GHz band is widely used for legacy mobile services in most countries. As licences are expiring more countries are looking into assigning the spectrum for LTE and 5G networks. Read more...

This overview considers which spectrum bands may be used for 5G or 6G in the next few years. An overview of bands already being used for 4G and 5G can be found in a separate note. Read more...

So far, only two countries have taken steps to make this band available for mobile. WRC-23 will consider an IMT identification for 10-10.5 GHz in Region 2. Read more...

Vendors have identified this band as a potential 6G candidate band due to its favourable attenuation characteristics yet there are significant challenges to overcome before it can be used for mobile services. Read more...