In 2026, vendors are focused on advancing their agendas for the future use of Upper 6 GHz spectrum and shoring up their positions on key IMT and satellite-related WRC-27 Agenda Items. While vendors typically agree that 6G will use existing and new spectrum resources, their positions vary on current and… Read more...

Huawei prioritises nationwide exclusively licensed spectrum policies in support of the deployment of wide area macro-cellular IMT networks and their evolution. It asserts that the Upper 6 GHz band is the only feasible spectrum opportunity for the launch of 6G mobile networks. For 6G, Huawei also identifies sub-1 GHz and… Read more...

Samsung supports a wide range of spectrum, including low-, mid- and high-band, enabling tailored 5G deployments for different environments and operator requirements. It prioritises the availability of full-power, licensed spectrum suitable for wide-area mobile broadband networks. Samsung argues that additional spectrum assignment to support both licence-exempt and licensed mobile spectrum… Read more...

Qualcomm argues that additional spectrum for both exclusively licensed 5G and 6G operations and unlicensed use cases is needed to support growing demands and generational mobile technology advances. It considers that the emergence of 6G opens the door to transformative opportunities across all spectrum bands — low, mid and high… Read more...

Nokia prioritises the release of individually licensed spectrum for high-power terrestrial mobile operations with nationwide usage rights. It also supports innovative spectrum management through policies supporting managed shared spectrum, unlicensed spectrum and spectrum for use by vertical industries. Nokia urges regulators to defer decisions on Upper 6 GHz sharing until… Read more...

With interests in both 5G/6G and Wi-Fi connectivity, Intel has a long history of supporting spectrum allocations for use by both licensed (e.g., 5G/6G) and unlicensed (e.g., Wi-Fi) technologies. Given the global unlicensed equipment ecosystem, Intel argues that countries should aim to make bands like the 5925-7125 MHz range available… Read more...

Europe is currently looking at a harmonised approach for the upper 6 GHz band. Read more...

Thinking around spectrum auctions is changing fast. The next cycle of awards for 6G will likely look different to many of today’s contests. Read more...

Australia has launched a debate on the 600 MHz band while Saudi Arabia has assigned it already. Read more...

Many countries are investing heavily in 6G R&D programmes. R&D agendas are seeking to align with the ITU’s IMT-2030 framework and to feed into the ongoing 6G standardisation process. Many 6G R&D initiatives involve multi-year funding for public-private projects involving multiple organisations focused on building 6G platforms and developing 6G… Read more...