by Toby Youell
2.3 GHz is TD-LTE band with extensive use in Asia-Pacific and a growing presence in Europe. Read more...
by Toby Youell
A portion of this band is set to become a key 5G band in the USA, Japan, and possibly beyond. These frequencies are being explored in some countries as an extension of 4G/5G frequency bands from 3.3 – 3.8 GHz, sometimes to be made available on a shared and/or local basis. Read more...
by Toby Youell
5.1 - 5.9 GHz is a key Wi-Fi band which was extended further at WRC-19. The band has also hosted unlicensed versions of LTE in recent years, and is poised to do the same for 5G NR. Above 5850 MHz the band is allocated for Intelligent Transport Services. Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
A new report from a cross-sector expert group –convened under the UK Spectrum Policy Forum– calls for a series of measures to promote the use of dynamic spectrum access (DSA). Read more...
by Toby Youell
Both 71 – 76 GHz and 81 – 86 GHz are technically under consideration for an IMT identification at WRC-19 but the ITU regional organisation has asked for them to be withdrawn. Some countries are focussing regulatory efforts for the band on fixed links. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Using spectrum above 90 GHz for mobile is in the experimental phase, perhaps for “6G”. There are no prospects for an IMT identification. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
Healthcare may be a promising business case for 5G services, but many issues must be addressed first, including what spectrum will be needed, who will use it and what applications will add value. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Chile's regulator, Subtel, has issued a consultation about its plans for four separate auctions to assign several bands. These are: 150 MHz of spectrum between 3.3 GHz and 3.65 GHz, available in 10 MHz blocks; 800 MHz of spectrum in the 28 GHz band, split into two 400 MHz blocks;… Read more...
by Toby Youell
The Belgian regulator, the IBPT, has issued its draft operational plan for 2020 to a public consultation. The document includes information about its planned multiband auction. Comments can be submitted until January 31. Read more...