by Manuel R. Marti
SES is a world leading satellite operator who provides secure satellite communication solutions across the globe. It owns more than 70 satellites in both Geostationary Orbits (GEOs) and Medium Earth Orbits (MEOs), offering connectivity to enterprise, mobility, maritime and government markets. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
The Vodafone Group wants to "build a digital society that enhances socio-economic progress, embraces everyone and does not come at the cost of our planet," according to its 2019 annual report. It plans to increase its leadership in 4G to create Europe's biggest 5G network, and to focus its 5G efforts… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
As WRC-19 approaches, there is greater clarity in vendor’s 5G spectrum priorities. In addition to identifying the importance of sub-1 GHz and mid-band 3.5 GHz spectrum, vendors consider that initial 5G deployments using mmWave spectrum will focus on 26 GHz and 28 GHz, followed by 40 GHz. There is more… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
In addition to sub-1 GHz spectrum, Qualcomm identifies key frequency ranges for early 5G New Radio deployments globally as 3.3-5 GHz, 26 GHz and 28 GHz, followed by 37-43.5 GHz. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Huawei identifies C-Band spectrum as a priority for 5G deployments with the greatest potential for global harmonisation. Regarding WRC-19 IMT candidate bands, Huawei also expects that after 26 GHz and 28 GHz, 40 GHz will become a widely harmonized band globally. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
In addition to the 3.5 GHz band (and the wider mid-band spectrum in the 3.3-5 GHz range), Samsung’s priorities for 5G spectrum are the mmWave bands 26, 28 GHz and 40 GHz. Samsung supports a IMT identification for 26 GHz, 40 GHz and 66-76 GHz at WRC-19. Read more...
by Jonathan Watson
Canada is now preparing to follow the US in auctioning spectrum in the 600 MHz band. Its government is also looking at other bands for 5G and plans to auction spectrum in the 3.5 GHz band next. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Regarding 5G identification at WRC-19, vendors support 26 GHz but expect bandwidth to be restricted by interference concerns; they also back 40 GHz and 66-76 GHz, while accepting that 32 GHz will not win approval. They are also argue that licensing of 5G spectrum for mobile operators should be prioritised… Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Ericsson’s priority is to ensure regulators make sufficient spectrum available for all 5G use cases Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Intel supports the C-Band and the 26 GHz, 28 GHz and 40 GHz bands for 5G systems and is championing licence-exempt usage for the 6 GHz and 66-71 GHz bands Read more...