India's huge potential as a 5G market looks likely to remain untapped for some time. Operators are still struggling to improve access to 4G and few 5G tests are under way. Read more...

After what seemed to many like a long delay, Canada is now preparing to follow the US in auctioning spectrum in the 600 MHz band. Its government also launched a consultation this year on using spectrum in some higher bands for 5G. Read more...

Poland’s telecoms regulator UKE is in talks with its counterparts in Russia and Ukraine on releasing spectrum for 5G in the 700 MHz band, but its priority is to assign the 2.3-2.4 GHz and 3.4-3.8 GHz bands for 5G rollout. Read more...

Spain's regulator has launched a public consultation on 5G as part of its preparations for the next generation of mobile networks. Mobile operators have also started testing the technology that is expected to be a part of 5G. Read more...

Swedish regulator PTS has been planning to assign the 700 MHz to mobile operators for some time but suffered a setback in late 2016 when the award was delayed due to "security concerns". However, it now seems to be back on track and the authority is also planning to assign… Read more...

The Indian government plans to auction spectrum in the 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300-3400 MHz and 3400-3600 MHz bands. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is seeking comment on applicable reserve prices, amount of spectrum to be auctioned and associated… Read more...

Dutch mobile operators have complained to the country's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MEA) about a report that apparently explores the possibility of setting aside a portion of the 2.1 GHz band for PMSE use. Read more...

About the PolicyTracker Spectrum Database The graphics in the 4G section are derived from raw data in the PolicyTracker Spectrum Database (PSD),  the world's most comprehensive listing of assignments, pricing and allocations. Please note: This covers over 120 of the biggest economies, but not the whole world The list of countries is below It only covers bands… Read more...

With the incentive auction now complete, US regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is stepping up its preparations for 5G and for WRC-19. It has also authorised unlicensed use of the 5 GHz band. Read more...

Bulgaria’s regulator the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) has launched a public consultation on the 1.5 GHz, 2 GHz, 2.6 GHz and 3.6 GHz bands. They will be assigned for LTE services. Read more...