WRC-15 did not identify 5G candidate bands in this range but the technology is expected to be deployed in 3.5 GHz, which is being backed in the US and Europe. An extended the 5 GHz unlicensed band may not be used for 5G directly but it will benefit the increasingly… Read more...

Bands in this range are not being studied for possible 5G identification at WRC-19 and most regulators who supported an identification have since recanted. There is huge opposition from the satellite industry but 5G trials in 10-20 GHz are continuing with one operator seeking to leverage existing backhaul usage. Read more...

After failing to gain support at WRC-15, the 6-10 GHz range remains very quiet on the regulatory front, although efforts to extend the 5 GHz and 5.9 GHz bands could see the release of more usable spectrum for mobile. Read more...

24-27 GHz was selected as a possible 5G band at WRC-15 and European regulators have chosen this as a core band for the technology. However, support in the US and elsewhere means two rejected bands, 28 GHz and 24 GHz, may also be used. Read more...

The ITU has identified 66-76 GHz as a candidate 5G band. With studies ongoing and the backing of major administrations and industry players the 66-76 GHz band has good potential and is up for further discussion at WC-19. The 70-80 GHz is already used for backhaul and fixed link services. Read more...