by Laura Sear
The EU’s 5G rollout has been built around the harmonised “pioneer bands”: 700 MHz, 3.4–3.8 GHz, and 26 GHz. Six years after the deadline for member states to hold auctions of this spectrum, the European Commission has concluded that 5G rollout has been inadequate and has launched an overhaul of… Read more...
by Laura Sear
Europe is currently looking at a harmonised approach for the upper 6 GHz band. Read more...
by Cameron Hill
The EU could face a "competitive disadvantage" amid a widening divergence from the US on which bands to use for 6G, according to a consultant. Read more...
by Laura Sear
Decisions about spectrum use in Europe are made both at the national and EU level. This research note explores the EU spectrum policy framework. Read more...
by Jaroslaw Adamowski
Fragmented and often delayed 5G spectrum awards across the Balkans have created a widening deployment gap between EU and non‑EU markets in the region. Read more...
by Richard Handford
India regulator TRAI has recommended spectrum in nine bands, including the 600 MHz band, for the country’s next auction—but not the upper 6 GHz band. Read more...
by Camilla Mina
Ministry of Communications and Information Technology Read more...
by Cameron Hill
Satellite companies pursuing direct-to-device “want to have their feet on both boats," says the GSOA, which is also concerned about moves towards auctioning satellite spectrum. Read more...
by Camilla Mina
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Read more...
by Laura Sear
Following major releases, online conversations and the keynote speeches this week, my main take is that satellite direct-to-device (D2D) technology has taken centre stage and will remain there for years to come. Also, the impact of geopolitical unrest was clear in the conference halls. Read more...