PolicyTracker’s updated 3.3-4.2 GHz benchmark tracks the status of spectrum policies related to this mid-band range across 122 countries and territories that continue to progress assignments for IMT/5G use, along with a growing number of nations that are earmarking spectrum for use on a localised basis. While the assignment of… Read more...

PolicyTracker’s 3.3-4.2 GHz benchmark spans 122 nations and territories that have assigned or plan to assign spectrum in the range. Across these assignments, there is a wide range of bandwidths in terms of total MHz amounts assigned, amounts assigned per operator and specific frequency ranges prioritised for assignment. There are… Read more...

Several international and national bodies are working to provide spectrum for use by safety-critical applications. Read more...

This research note looks into regulating drones technically known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). It describes the different types of systems there are and how regulators and international bodies have set up a framework and traffic system for them. Read more...

Amazon has successfully launched into orbit and tested its initial two satellites and is now focusing on the deployment of Ka-band Project Kuiper to increase global broadband access through a constellation of satellites in low Earth orbit. The first set of 27 Kuiper satellites was launched into space in April… Read more...

SpaceX-owned Starlink continues to amass satellite internet customers, with operational licensing agreements now in place in 125 countries and territories around the world. Typically using fixed satellite service spectrum, SpaceX is showing increasing interest in access to mobile satellite spectrum. Starlink is also ramping up its delivery of satellite direct-to-device… Read more...

Canadian-based Telesat is a longstanding geostationary fixed satellite service operator. In late 2024, Telesat secured funding required to launch its Lightspeed Ka-band Low Earth Orbit satellite constellation, with its first Lightspeed satellite launches planned for the second half of 2026 and commercial service launch planned for the end of 2027.… Read more...

Traditionally a GEO operator, EchoStar continues to advance its plans in the LEO space. With EchoStar’s remerge with DISH Networks in the US, it is also active in the terrestrial wireless market. In mid-2025, EchoStar faces ongoing operational uncertainty in the midst of regulatory scrutiny on the part of the… Read more...

Globalstar is emerging as a key player in satellite direct-to-device connectivity through its partnership with Apple. Read more...

While vendors typically agree that both existing and new spectrum bands are needed to support 6G, their positions vary on unlicensed spectrum policies – particularly as they relate to 6 GHz spectrum, including hybrid sharing of the upper 6 GHz band. Vendors are also at odds over whether dedicated spectrum… Read more...