by Dianne Northfield
In Africa and the Middle East, there remains limited interest in the release of mmWave spectrum for 5G/IMT or localised use. While several regulators in these regions have consulted on mmWave awards, few concrete mmWave policies have been implemented to date. Where there are active mmWave policies in place, regulators… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
As the number of nations around the world assigning mmWave spectrum grows steadily, if slowly, nations are adopting a diverse range of policy approaches. There is wide variance across both the amount of bandwidth (MHz) released and in the mmWave frequency ranges and sub-ranges targeted by different regulators. Policies also… Read more...
by Richard Haas
A pioneer in the satellite direct-to-device (D2D) segment, Lynk has signed various agreements with mobile network operators around the world. Yet, it has also been hit by some setbacks in recent years, including increased competition from Starlink and a failed entry into the stock market. A new agreement with SES/Intelsat,… Read more...
by Richard Handford
Headquartered in Qatar, Ooredoo is a telecoms operator offering mobile, fixed, broadband and enterprise services across a wide footprint in the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. Read more...
by Richard Handford
NTT Docomo is Japan’s largest mobile operator in terms of subscribers. The company also holds more spectrum than its rivals. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Deutsche Telekom (DT) is an integrated telecoms company operating in Europe and the United States. It strives for 5G network leadership across its footprint. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
AT&T provides wireless services in the US and Mexico. It is bolstering its low- and mid-band spectrum holdings in its home market via acquisitions from UScellular and EchoStar. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Telenor operates advanced mobile networks across Scandinavia. In recent years, it has restructured its Asian assets to focus on creating market-leading positions. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Vodafone is a pan-European and African fixed and mobile telecoms operator. In recent years, it has restructured its European portfolio to focus on growth markets and achieve scale. Read more...
by Marina Leiva
Coverage obligations require operators to build networks beyond commercially attractive areas. Widely used but inconsistently enforced, they generate a lot of debate in the world of spectrum policy. Read more...