The majority of nations with mmWave policies and plans are targeting 26 GHz spectrum and, to a lesser degree, spectrum in the 28 GHz band. Across the regions, there is also limited, if growing, interest in the release of spectrum in other mmWave bands, particularly in the 40 GHz range.… Read more...

mmWave policy developments in Europe are predominantly centred upon the release of spectrum in the 26 GHz range, often for both IMT and private network use. Recently, there has also been more evidence of regulatory consultations and demand surveys examining the potential use of spectrum in the 40 GHz range… Read more...

Several nations in Europe have future plans to launch mmWave spectrum consultations with a long-term view to assigning spectrum across a range of bands. In addition, several nations in the region that have conducted mmWave consultations have deferred plans to release high-band spectrum resources largely due to finding little demand… Read more...

As the number of nations around the world assigning mmWave spectrum grows steadily, if slowly, nations are adopting a diverse range of policy approaches. There is wide variance across both the amount of bandwidth (MHz) released and in the mmWave frequency ranges and sub-ranges targeted by different regulators. Policies also… Read more...

Telenor operates advanced mobile networks across Scandinavia. In recent years, it has restructured its Asian assets to focus on creating market-leading positions. Read more...

Coverage obligations require operators to build networks beyond commercially attractive areas. Widely used but inconsistently enforced, they generate a lot of debate in the world of spectrum policy. Read more...

Spectrum caps are nearly universal in 5G auctions, yet solid evidence that they work remains elusive. Their absence from the US market may offer a cautionary tale. Read more...

Licence duration is increasingly seen as a lever for investment, but the evidence is mixed. PolicyTracker’s database reveals divergent trends in Europe and the US. Read more...

Firm evidence that spectrum caps, coverage obligations and longer licences shape markets remains elusive, but experts still believe such tools matter. Read more...

French network operator and digital services provider Orange previously said it wanted to "lead the future" under its 2023–2025 strategy and is now entering a new plan for 2026-30, "Trust the Future". It continues to operate in 26 countries and has more than 340 million customers worldwide by the end… Read more...