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...

Operators around the globe are now frenetically engaged in building out their networks, 4G as well as 5G. Interest in open access radio networks (Open RAN) continues to grow, although not all of the players we surveyed have embraced it—or 6G—yet. Read more...

Telenor Group is a leading telecoms firm in Nordic countries and Asia with 158 million mobile subscribers in 2022. It has set out a comprehensive approach to spectrum and is engaged with 5G issues, stating that 5G business models and use cases aren't yet clear. Read more...

China Mobile remains the largest mobile operator in the world, with 975.5 million subscribers in January 2023. This includes 622.5 million 5G package customers, according to its monthly customer data. It continues to be a strong player in mobile cloud computing, 5G-related R&D activities and commercialisation, 5G standard-setting and 6G… Read more...

Deutsche Telekom (DT) continues to work toward its goal of becoming the "leading digital telco" by converging its fixed and mobile networks. US subsidiary T-Mobile USA remains focused on building out its 5G network. DT is intensively engaged in Open RAN activities and 6G research. Both telcos are working to… 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...

UK-headquartered Vodafone Group aims to "build a digital society that enhances socioeconomic progress, is inclusive for all and does not come at a cost to our planet". It has 323 million mobile customers and operates in 21 countries. It offers broadband, TV, Internet of Things, financial and other services. Its… Read more...

French network operator and digital services provider Orange describes its purpose as giving everyone "the keys to a responsible digital world". It operates in 26 countries and had 287 million customers (including 242 million mobile customers) at the end of 2022, according to its 2022 universal registration document. Its 4G… 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...