by Jaroslaw Adamowski
In Russia, 5G spectrum is the subject of ongoing discussions between the state and local mobile network operators (MNOs), as both seek to protect their interests. To facilitate rollout, Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media is considering expanding the spectrum available in its primary 5G band, 4.4–4.99… Read more...
by Catherine Viola
5G-A will bring a step-change in 5G network capabilities and performance, but deployments are only just beginning. PolicyTracker’s 5G-A deployment tracker provides details of the global and regional rollout status of this network upgrade and is regularly updated with the latest developments. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
5G-Advanced (5G-A), starting with 3GPP Release 18, is the newest technology upgrade for mobile networks. 5G-A will bring a step-change in 5G network capabilities and performance, but deployments are only just beginning. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
5G-Advanced is an important evolutionary step for 5G mobile networks, and paves the way for 6G. Read more...
by Laura Sear
The EU’s 5G rollout has been built around the harmonised “pioneer bands”: 700 MHz, 3.4–3.8 GHz, and 26 GHz. Six years after the deadline for member states to hold auctions of this spectrum, the European Commission has concluded that 5G rollout has been inadequate and has launched an overhaul of… Read more...
by Laura Sear
Europe is currently looking at a harmonised approach for the upper 6 GHz band. Read more...
by Jaroslaw Adamowski
Fragmented and often delayed 5G spectrum awards across the Balkans have created a widening deployment gap between EU and non‑EU markets in the region. Read more...
by Richard Haas
Having recently delayed its planned 26 GHz and 40 GHz auction, UK regulator Ofcom remains focused on private spectrum access and developing a "hybrid sharing" solution for the upper 6 GHz band. Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
Brazil typically licences auctioned spectrum on a regional basis and has identified multiple spectrum bands for use by private networks. Most recently, regulator Anatel has earmarked 4.9 GHz for 5G and is developing its assignment approaches for reclaimed 700 MHz spectrum and unsold spectrum. The regulator is also consulting on… Read more...
by Dianne Northfield
In 2024, the focus of US spectrum policy is on building the country’s spectrum pipeline through the implementation of a National Spectrum Strategy. The Federal Communication Commission’s spectrum auction authority lapsed in March 2023. In its absence, the Commission is examining alternative means of assigning resources held in its spectrum… Read more...