Google and its parent Alphabet have broad interests in spectrum resources across a range of bands that are predominantly unlicensed. Google is particularly focused on mid-band 3.5 GHz and 6 GHz and mmWave 60 GHz spectrum. Google is a strong proponent of spectrum sharing and is a Charter member of… Read more...

This article gives an overview of national spectrum policies in the larger economies as 5G moves from theory to deployment. We focus on the regional differences in 5G bands; increasing use of spectrum sharing initiatives; progress towards spectrum liberalisation in India and Brazil; the emergence of new entrants in Japan… Read more...

Amazon has broad interests in spectrum resources across a range of bands that are predominantly unlicensed. Many of Amazon’s devices and services rely on unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum as do its fulfillment centers. Its proposed drone and autonomous vehicle delivery systems will require access to spectrum. Amazon is also positioning to… Read more...

Regulators are examining evolving spectrum management tools – database-driven spectrum assignment and interference management, coupled with spectrum sensing capabilities – to facilitate spectrum sharing. Policy planners must closely monitor developments in this space and consider adapting sharing models in accordance with national and band-specific conditions. Read more...

There is no globally harmonized spectrum for IoT, and there is no indication that this situation will change. IoT spectrum considerations therefore remain in the hands of national regulators. Read more...

With the 600 MHz incentive auction now complete, US regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is trying to accelerate the development of 5G. Read more...

Nokia identifies 37-43.5 GHz as the next promising band range for 5G after 26 GHz and 28 GHz Read more...

US-only carrier Verizon's 4G LTE network covers 98% of the US population and it expects to launch 5G wireless broadband services in several markets in 2018. Its current focus is on the 3.7-4.2 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 28 GHz, 29 GHz, 31 GHz and 39 GHz bands. It's also pressing for… Read more...

Google remains a strong proponent of unlicensed spectrum, sharing and dynamic spectrum sharing. Over the past year it has  focused on the 3.5 GHz, 6 GHz and over 95 GHz bands in particular. It continues to run a TV white space database. Read more...

ZTE is trialling pre-commercial 5G technologies both below 6 GHz and in the millimetre waves Read more...