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More about "4.9 GHz"
Japan plans spectrum auction by early 2026
Feb 13, 2023
by Richard Handford

Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) intends to auction 5G spectrum in the 4.9, 26 and 40 GHz bands, a new departure for a country that usually prefers beauty contests. Read more...

US regulator proposes using future spectrum auction revenue to upgrade 911
Mar 29, 2022
by Laura Sear

The emergency number system failed to secure federal funding for a multi-media upgrade last year but the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sees another opportunity over the coming months. Read more...

Hong Kong’s multiband auction raises $241 million
Nov 02, 2021
by Richard Handford

Hong Kong staged Asia’s first-ever auction of spectrum in the 600 MHz band but all the bidding action was in four other spectrum bands, particularly 2.5/2.6 GHz. Read more...

FCC attempts to make 4.9 GHz band more attractive for public safety
Oct 07, 2021
by Dugie Standeford

The US regulator has reversed a decision to let states lease their spectrum rights to commercial parties such as mobile operators, and proposed tougher rules to ensure the 4.9 GHz band is used more effectively for public safety. Read more...

US regulator puts 4.9 GHz spectrum leasing rules on hold
Jun 15, 2021
by Dugie Standeford

The stay, which responds to concerns from public safety organisations, leaves Louisiana's proposal to auction the spectrum in limbo. Read more...

Louisiana eyes first state auction of 4.9 GHz spectrum
Apr 26, 2021
by Dugie Standeford

Legislation making its way through the Louisiana legislature appears to be the first test of a regulatory decision to allow US states to auction 4.9 GHz public safety spectrum leases to commercial entities. Read more...

Hong Kong MNOs joined in opposition but divergent in response to 5G restrictions
May 06, 2020
by Richard Handford

Hong Kong’s four mobile network operators (MNOs) are united in their dislike of the territory’s 5G restriction zones but have taken different approaches to work around the local bans. Read more...

China awards 3.3—3.4 GHz to MNOs on a shared basis
Feb 21, 2020
by Richard Handford

Three of the country’s four mobile network operators (MNOs) received 100 MHz in the 3.3—3.4 GHz band for indoor-only 5G use. This is the first time China has awarded IMT spectrum for shared use.  Read more...

Taiwan is latest to support local 5G although with unusual band
Dec 18, 2019
by Richard Handford

Taiwan’s government has announced that the 4.8—4.9 GHz band is open to private users to test 5G services ahead of licensing in 2021—2022. Read more...