AFC, or automated frequency coordination, will enable spectrum sharing in the 6 GHz band starting in North America, with the prospect of appearing in other regions as well as other bands. Read more...

Spectrum managers around the world are increasingly embracing the concept of regulatory sandboxes to facilitate technology, product and service innovations and to support new business models. Regulatory sandboxes are also enabling policymakers to test new, more flexible, regulatory frameworks that are data-driven and informed by the outcomes of projects conducted… 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...

This research note examines the current status of different approaches to spectrum sharing. Its focus is on policy approaches that target the use of spectrum in a given band on both an intra-operator and intra-service basis. Read more...

Commercial service in the CBRS band started in early 2020, initially limited to the unlicensed GAA (general authorised access) part of the band. Priority access licensees were permitted to start using their licences in April 2021. Read more...

The Citizens Broadband Radio Service is a dynamic shared access (DSA) system in the US that operates in the 3.5 GHz band (3550—3700 MHz), also known as Band 48. Read more...

In August 2020, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) staged an auction of priority access licences (PALs) in the 3550—3650 MHz portion of the 3.5 GHz band. Read more...

Auction formats are the servant of many masters. They started simple, but failed to satisfy the flexibility requirement; in giving bidders more options they became more complex. The most recent trend is back towards simpler formats. 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...

Many 5G policy visions are described as piecemeal, uncoordinated and lacking in actionable measures. 6G policy planning is different. In learning from the past, a number of countries are seeking to develop more integrated and comprehensive strategies, drawing on a diverse range of stakeholders and leveraging cross-border partnerships. Read more...