(2016 entry)   The long-awaited broadcast incentive auction, whereby mobile operators can acquire 600 MHz spectrum from broadcasters via the regulator, is now under way. Other major initiatives include the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) attempts to support research into using 5G in the higher bands. Read more...

Canada's mobile sector has long been dominated by three key players, but new competitors are now starting to acquire more spectrum. Reasonably active in 5G development, Canada has hosted tests in 73 GHz and has a large Huawei research centre. Read more...

(2016 entry) Italy's mobile market is set to change following the European Commission's approval of the €20 billion merger between Three and Wind. Several spectrum auctions have been held in recent years, and the next one will probably involve the 700 MHz band - although this may not be for… Read more...

Like the UK, France currently has four main mobile network operators - Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom and Free - and their attempts to consolidate have come to nothing so far. Orange, formerly the monopoly operator France Telecom, has the most spectrum and the most subscribers. Read more...

Brazil is a huge market, but the country now faces major challenges that could make life very difficult for its mobile industry. 5G tests are being carried out in Brazil but the country has not been a major player in discussions and does not plan to make 28 GHz available. Read more...

Spain has three main mobile operators who together own almost 75 per cent of the country's licensed spectrum, plus another smaller operator. The country's regulators are keen to press ahead with reassigning broadcasting spectrum to mobile, but they have had trouble doing this in the 800 MHz band and may… Read more...

The French telecoms carrier wants more harmonised, affordable spectrum and advocates the need for sub-6GHz spectrum for 5G. Read more...

US-only carrier Verizon runs the country's largest LTE wireless network. The company has already announced 5G specifications in 28 GHz and favours the use of mmWave bands. Read more...

Global player which supports a more harmonised European approach to spectrum policy. Read more...

The global Spanish operator calls for better licensing conditions and more consistency in assignment procedures. It is engaged in 5G development activities but is less vocal on the subject than some other operators. Read more...