Verizon offers technology and communications services in the US but also operates a global fibre-optic network that provides connectivity to business customers in over 180 countries. The big winner in the 2020 Federal Communications Commission 3.7 GHz auction, the telco launched 5G services in the C-band in January 2022. Read more...

Although the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted spectrum assignment schedules, a growing number of nations around the world continue to advance policy agendas for 3.3 - 4.2 GHz 5G use. This report catalogues the status of assigned 3.3 - 4.2 GHz spectrum, identifying regional variations and trends. Read more...

With 3.3 - 4.2 GHz recognized as a core 5G band, many nations have assigned spectrum in this mid-band range for IMT, while many more plan to follow. This Research note catalogues planned 3.3 - 4.2 GHz assignments across different regions noting cumulative spectrum assignments in various nations that plan… Read more...

There is wide variance in the way that 3.3 - 4.2 GHz is assigned for IMT around the world across many parameters including the amount of available spectrum (MHz) that is both available and the amounts of spectrum awarded per operator. There is also diversity in the choice of assignment… Read more...

The graph and table shows how much 3.3-4.2 GHz spectrum counties have awarded since 2017 and how much they plan to assign. Read more...

This map shows global awards already made in 3.3-4.2 GHz as well as planned future assignments Read more...

This table shows forthcoming assignments over the next few years. Read more...

This table shows which bands have been assigned by country since 2017, covering ranges such as 3.5 GHz, 3.7 GHz and 3.8-4.2 GHz. Read more...

This table shows the methods used to assign licences, such as auctions, administrative procedures and beauty contests. Read more...

Where countries have assigned licences, this table shows their geographic coverage. Read more...