by Jonathan Watson
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...
by Patrick Gahan
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...
by Jonathan Watson
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...
by Dugie Standeford
In 3G and 4G Fujitsu has concentrated on backhaul technologies, an expertise which it is now adapting to 5G uses. It is focussing on 60 GHz, E-band (71-76 GHz, 81-86 GHz) and 300 GHz. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
ZTE is trialling pre-commercial 5G technologies both below 6 GHz and in the millimetre waves Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
US-only carrier Verizon's "spectrum evolution" involves redeployment of refarmed spectrum, adding unlicensed and shared mid-band spectrum, and enabling mmWave by 2020. It says its spectrum portfolio has more than enough capacity to take it through 4G into 5G. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
The French telecoms carrier is focused on 5G, with its immediate priorities to ensure effective, coordinated rollout of 700 MHz and 3.6 GHz spectrum. For its expanding 4G networks, Orange is lobbying on refarming and license renewal issues. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
US and Mexican operator AT&T is investing heavily in expanding its network capacity and in securing the spectrum needed to meet its long-term needs. It is also shifting spectrum used for 2G to its 3G and 4G networks as it moves toward 5G. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
Vodafone's goal is to create a converged "Gigabit Society" of ubiquitous and reliable high-speed connectivity. A proponent of narrow-band IoT technology, the operator is pushing for a globally harmonised approach to spectrum. Read more...
by Dugie Standeford
Telefonica is focused on building out its LTE network alongside extensive development and testing of 5G technologies. It is one of several key operators pressing the European Union for longer spectrum licence terms and more predictable licensing conditions. Read more...