Spectrum above 90 GHz is being considered for cellular use, although there are concerns regarding passive satellite users of this range who need to be protected from emissions. Read more...

Using spectrum above 90 GHz for mobile is in the experimental phase, perhaps for “6G”. There are no prospects for its immediate IMT identification. Read more...

The band is so far only licensed in two countries: the USA and Canada. Mexico and a growing number of other economies plan to award 600 MHz, but its long term prospects are intertwined with the future of terrestrial broadcasting. Read more...

The 1400 MHz band, also known as L-Band, is particularly popular for mobile in the European Union, where regulators must award at least 40 MHz of the band for downlink services. WRC-15 set the stage for its global use in the medium-long term. Read more...

The ITU approved for further study just a single 5G band in 50-60 GHz. Industry is treating this as a lower priority than other neighbouring bands. Read more...

81-86 GHz is likely to be identified as a future 5G band - it is being studied by the ITU and has been proposed for release in the USA. Few voices have been raised in opposition but the band lacks strong advocates in the vendor community. Read more...

The success of the US incentive auction and the wider mobile allocation given to 600 MHz at WRC-15 means that mobile usage in this band will increase, but that is likely to be a long-term process, considering the widespread broadcasting use and opposition in Europe and Africa. 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...