by Dugie Standeford
Japanese operator SoftBank is part of the SoftBank Group, which describes itself as "a capital provider driving the Information Revolution." It is strongly focused 5G and 6G. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Nations worldwide are assigning 26 GHz spectrum, and to a lesser degree 28 GHz, for IMT. This Research Note catalogues the status of 26 and 28 GHz spectrum awards in a representative sample of nations, identifying regional variations and trends. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
While many nations have assigned 26 GHz spectrum for IMT, and to a lesser degree 28 GHz, many more are planning to release spectrum in these bands in the short-to-medium term. In addition, a growing number of nations are permitting trials in these bands in part to gauge use cases… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
As nations move to release 26 and 28 GHz spectrum for 5G there is wide variance in the approaches taken in terms of spectrum amounts assigned and assignments per operator, the geographic scope of licenses and assignment mechanisms. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
This page shows maps and tables for spectrum assignments at 26 GHz and 28 GHz Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
A visual representation of the 24.25 - 29.5 GHz spectrum assigned or under consideration in 46 countries Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Use the filter in the data table to control countries displayed in the column chart. Read more...
by Manuel R. Marti
The regulatory landscape for 5G verticals remains highly fragmented. There are a wide range of spectrum access options to meet the vertical sectors’ requirements, but two bands – 3.8 - 4.2 GHz and 26/28 GHz – are emerging as the most popular choices for private networks. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Canada’s spectrum policy continues to be dominated by keeping up with spectrum assignments in the US and bolstering competition. Its last two auctions have been expensive for operators. Read more...
by Richard Handford
Inmarsat owns 14 geostationary (GEO) satellites operating in the L-band, Ka-band and S-band, targeting aviation, maritime, enterprise and government users. Related to its aviation business it has since 2020 been building its presence in the UAV market. Read more...