Over 50 nations around the world have implemented or plan to implement unlicensed 6 GHz policies across the entire band or lower portions of the band. This Research Note updates PolicyTracker’s first 6 GHz benchmark published in June 2021. Read more...

No spectrum for 6G has yet to be identified at either the international or national level and policy planners can consider a diverse range of spectrum bands for future use, while also dealing with intensified competition for access to spectrum across a wide range of stakeholders. Read more...

The growth of NGSO satellite filings at both the ITU level for access to spectrum and orbital slots and NGSO license and market applications in the US are challenging erroneous satellite operator claims of priority access to spectrum resources. Instead, the ITU rules confer a right to priority for interference… Read more...

The regulatory landscape for 5G verticals remains highly fragmented. There are a wide range of  spectrum access options to meet the vertical sectors’ requirements, but two bands – 3.8 - 4.2 GHz and 26/28 GHz – are emerging as the most popular choices for private networks. Read more...

SpaceX's Starlink is one of the leading constellations of non-geostationary (NGSO) low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. In doing so, it is traversing a complex array of international and national regulations while at the same time amassing approvals to use spectrum across a range of bands. Starlink is not only competing… Read more...

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted spectrum assignment schedules, a growing number of nations around the world continue to advance policy agendas for 3.3 - 4.2 GHz 5G use. This report catalogues the status of assigned 3.3 - 4.2 GHz spectrum, identifying regional variations and trends. Read more...

With 3.3 - 4.2 GHz recognized as a core 5G band, many nations have assigned spectrum in this mid-band range for IMT, while many more plan to follow. This Research note catalogues planned 3.3 - 4.2 GHz assignments across different regions noting cumulative spectrum assignments in various nations that plan… Read more...

There is wide variance in the way that 3.3 - 4.2 GHz is assigned for IMT around the world across many parameters including the amount of available spectrum (MHz) that is both available and the amounts of spectrum awarded per operator. There is also diversity in the choice of assignment… Read more...

The graph and table shows how much 3.3-4.2 GHz spectrum counties have awarded since 2017 and how much they plan to assign. Read more...

This map shows global awards already made in 3.3-4.2 GHz as well as planned future assignments Read more...