While Samsung supports unlicensed lower 6 GHz spectrum, its focus is on the release of additional spectrum for 5G, and ultimately 6G. Samsung argues that for 6G spectrum studies under the ITU process, the US should focus on 7.125-7.7 GHz, 10.7-15.35 GHz and 18.1-19.7 GHz. It also considers that mmWave… Read more...

Canada’s spectrum policy continues to keep up with spectrum regulation in the US. Its last two auctions have been expensive for operators. Read more...

Japanese operator SoftBank is a segment of the SoftBank Group, which describes itself as a "capital provider driving the Information Revolution". It says it has been at the forefront of key technical shifts, from computers to the internet and from broadband to smartphones. Its focus now is on the "next… Read more...

NTT Docomo remains Japan's largest telecom provider. It also offers mobile services in the Philippines, Taiwan and Guam, as well as various ICT, enterprise and R&D services globally. It is a key player in 5G, 6G and Open RAN activities. Read more...

US and Mexican operator AT&T provides telecommunications and technology services globally. Its connectivity services focus on 5G and fibre, both of which it is building out. It believes this hybrid approach differentiates its services and offers additional growth opportunities as bandwidth demands continue to grow. Read more...

Despite the lack of clarity surrounding mmWave use cases and unproven business models, regulators and industry are examining a range of new approaches to mmWave spectrum sharing. Three case studies based on the work of Ofcom in the UK, Canada’s ISED and Qualcomm inform this research note, which outlines a… Read more...

One thing that Open RAN has in common with traditional network deployments is the need for sufficient spectrum. Similarly, delays in the availability of spectrum affect operator plans for both 5G and Open RAN. Policymakers are increasingly supporting the Open RAN movement and many are implementing measures to promote Open… Read more...

There is a large amount of traction in the satellite space with geostationary satellite operators moving into lower orbits and a raft of new and planned low-Earth-orbit constellations envisaging hundreds of thousands of new satellites orbiting the skies. These plans are being orchestrated through both inter-industry tie-ups and new operator… Read more...

Amazon’s Project Kuiper aims to deliver backhaul services and broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world through a constellation of thousands of LEOs. Amazon’s first-generation constellation will use frequencies in the Ka-band to provide Fixed-Satellite and Mobile-Satellite Services. Amazon is also seeking permission from the FCC in… Read more...

Starlink is a high-speed, low latency broadband network using NGSO LEOs to provide broadband connectivity globally. Starlink launched its first satellites in May 2019, with the ultimate goal of a constellation of close to 42,000. Starlink satellites are using spectrum resources in the Ka- Ku- and V-bands. Starlink also has… Read more...