WRC-19 will consider identifying 11 possible bands between 24-86 GHz for 5G and opinions so far show that two are receiving the most backing: 26 GHz and 40 GHz. However, support for 26 GHz  is subject to ongoing studies regarding downlinks for earth observation data and the range of frequencies… Read more...

Regulators are taking different approaches to the current occupiers of the band but demand for existing 3.5 GHz services is continuing in many countries. Read more...

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The passage of RAY BAUM’s Act (H.R. 4986) follows bipartisan bicameral agreement on spectrum-related legislation. Read more...

Operators from countries such as South Korea, Japan and the US attended a meeting held by a group that backs 28 GHz for the first time. Mexico’s regulator was also represented. Read more...

Mexico’s independent telecoms regulator, the Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones, has set rules for an upcoming 2.5 GHz band auction that may curb the power of the country’s dominant mobile operator, Telcel. Read more...

Qatar's CRA have announced that they expect to open a public consultation regarding spectrum in the 700 MHz band that could be allocated to Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and internet of things (IoT) applications using both broadband and narrowband standards. It came as part of a statement about the release of 5G… Read more...

The US National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will study the band - currently used by the Department of Defense - as a potential way to increase the amount of mid-frequency spectrum available for commercial purposes. The move has strong support from the US regulator. Read more...

A senior Polish digital affairs official says the country’s 5G contests and the redistribution of spectrum in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands mean Poland’s telecommunications laws have to be amended. The changes will include the ability for telecoms regulator UKE to reshuffle spectrum on its own if operators fail… Read more...

The European Parliament, Council and Commission have reached provisional political agreement on key spectrum-related provisions of the proposed European Electronic Communications Code. Read more...