In Russia, 5G spectrum is the subject of an ongoing discussion between the state and local mobile network operators (MNOs), as both are looking for ways to protect their interests. To facilitate rollout. Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media is considering to expand the spectrum available in… Read more...

Regulator PTS concluded its auction of 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz in September 2023, awarding spectrum in each band to three players. It plans to assign 1800 MHz spectrum in 2025, while spectrum in the 1500 MHz and 25.1-27.5 GHz ranges is slated for assignment in 2026 or… Read more...

Having auctioned multiple spectrum bands for mobile use, in 2024 the focus of policy planning in Italy is on preparing to extend rights of use in the 24.5—26.5 GHz range for wireless local loop (WLL). Decisions made at WRC-23 mean the 470—694 MHz range has been preserved for broadcasting until… Read more...

The mobile industry's drive to build out networks continued apace in 2023. While the main focus remained on 5G rollout, some telcos are still expanding their 4G LTE and even 3G services. Interest in open radio access networks (Open RAN), particularly around standalone (SA) networks, increased, as did 6G-related activities.… Read more...

América Móvil provides wireless, fixed-line, broadband and pay TV services in 22 countries in the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe. It had over 312 million wireless subscribers as of March 2024, according to its Q1 2024 quarterly report. Read more...

The leading Nordic telecommunications company has been rearranging its Asian assets since its exit from Myanmar in 2022. Read more...

Telefónica is a diversified telecommunications group operating mainly in Europe and Latin America. It provides extensive 4G coverage and continues to build out its 5G and 5G standalone networks. It had 298.6 million mobile customers at the end of 2023. Read more...

PolicyTracker’s unlicensed 6 GHz benchmark now includes 83 nations and territories where unlicensed policies are either planned or in place. Seventy-seven per cent of nations in the benchmark have authorised or are planning to authorise unlicensed use of the lower 6 GHz range (5295/5245—6425 MHz). The remaining 23 per cent… Read more...

Nations across Africa continue to implement unlicensed 6 GHz policies that are largely focused on the lower portion of the band (5925—6425 MHz) in line with the African Telecommunication Union’s (ATU) recommended use of this range. In line with CEPT and European Commission harmonisation decisions, most European nations have opened… Read more...

While nations have taken different decisions on opening the entire 6 GHz or the lower 6 GHz range for unlicensed use, there are also variations in policy approaches in terms of technical specifications for unlicensed operations and permitted modes of use and in relation to mechanisms used to implement unlicensed… Read more...