Nations in Asia have typically adopted unlicensed 6 GHz policies in the 5925-6425 MHz range. Across all regions, the most concrete plans to license spectrum in the Upper 6 GHz range are found in Asia, following the lead of China and Hong Kong and taking into consideration 6 GHz IMT-related… Read more...

China Mobile, the largest mobile operator in the world, has more than one billion subscribers. It passed that particular milestone in June 2024. As of December 2024, the company had a total subscriber base of 1.004 billion. It is China’s largest mobile operator. The country's total number of mobile subscribers… Read more...

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

In Asia, nations have traditionally focused on unlicensed lower 6 GHz band policies. Following the lead of China and post-WRC-23, 12 countries in the region are also implementing and planning licensed policies for the upper 6 GHz range. Nations in the Middle East have typically opened lower 6 GHz spectrum… Read more...

UK-headquartered Vodafone Group aims to "build a digital society that enhances socioeconomic progress, is inclusive for all and does not come at a cost to our planet". It has 323 million mobile customers and operates in 21 countries. It offers broadband, TV, Internet of Things, financial and other services. Its… Read more...

Nations worldwide are assigning 26 GHz spectrum, and to a lesser degree 28 GHz, for IMT. This Research Note catalogues the status of 26 and 28 GHz spectrum awards in a representative sample of nations, identifying regional variations and trends. Read more...

As nations move to release 26 and 28 GHz spectrum for 5G there is wide variance in the approaches taken in terms of spectrum amounts assigned and assignments per operator, the geographic scope of licenses and assignment mechanisms. Read more...

The PolicyTracker Spectrum Database includes the world’s first benchmark price for the 4.9 GHz band. Read more...