Spectrum policy in the satellite industry is dominated by two themes: a desire to be part of the emerging 5G eco-system and the need to protect their existing and upcoming investments, particularly in 28 GHz and 40 GHz. Read more...

SES is a world leading satellite operator who provides secure satellite communication solutions across the globe. It owns more than 70 satellites in two different orbits, Geostationary Orbit (GEO) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), offering connectivity to enterprise, mobility, maritime and government markets. Read more...

EchoStar is a global provider of broadband satellite technologies, broadband internet services for home and small office customers, satellite operations and satellite services. It is also known for being the parent company of Dish Network, although they have operated as separated entities since 2008. Read more...

Inmarsat operates across a diverse number of sectors, with special emphasis on customer mobility. It currently holds a multi-layered, global spectrum portfolio, covering L-band, Ka-band and S-band. Read more...

5.9 GHz is used for Intelligent Transport System communications (ITS) in a number of nations. Regulators are considering whether the band can be shared between ITS and unlicensed wireless services and between competing ITS technologies that are not interoperable. Safety-critical ITS use of 5.9 GHz will demand robust and proven… Read more...

Numerous regulatory, technical and standards activities are focused on unlicensed use of 6 GHz spectrum. Wi-Fi and cellular operators are interested in exploiting opportunities in the band. In Europe, the focus is on 6 GHz sharing studies, coexistence conditions and preliminary standards development. Policy planners will also look to developments… Read more...

Numerous regulatory, technical and standards activities are focused on unlicensed use of 6 GHz spectrum. Wi-Fi and cellular operators are interested in exploiting opportunities in the band. Key sticking points in debates around the future use of 6 GHz are: the robustness of interference studies offered by opposing stakeholders and… Read more...

This Autumn’s World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) gives the global community the opportunity to amend the Radio Regulations, the treaty that governs the international use of radio spectrum. In a series of research notes, published at a crucial point in the WRC “cycle”, we set out what is at stake at WRC-19,… Read more...

This note looks at the agenda items studied under chapters 1 and 2 of the CPM Report, concerning land mobile and fixed services, as well broadband services operating under the mobile service. This note does not consider WRC-19’s blockbuster agenda item on mmWave 5G (AI 1.13); this is considered in… Read more...

Agenda item 1.13 is the most high profile of all agenda items at WRC-19. It concerns identifying spectrum for IMT, ITU-R jargon for 5G, in frequencies above 24.25 GHz. Read more...