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Unlicensed 6 GHz benchmark update: Americas and Asia
Mar 25, 2024
by Dianne Northfield

Nations in the Americas and Asia continue to implement unlicensed 6 GHz policies. In the Americas, the typical approach is to open the entire 6 GHz band for unlicensed use, whereas nations in Asia are focused on releasing the lower portion of the band from 5925 to 6425 MHz. This… Read more...

3.3-4.2 GHz benchmarking: Nations with ongoing assignment plans
Dec 12, 2023
by Dianne Northfield

In addition to the eight nations profiled in the second Research Note in this benchmark that have moved from the planning phase to the assignment phase for 3.3—4.2 GHz spectrum since 2021, 25 nations continue to advance assignments and planned assignments in the range. Read more...

26 and 28 GHz benchmark: planned assignments
Aug 24, 2023
by Dianne Northfield

Thirty-six countries spanning all regions of the world are in the planning stage for the release of 26 GHz and/or 28 GHz spectrum, up from 28 in 2022. In many cases this activity is part of the release of spectrum across multiple bands and a number of regulators are planning… Read more...

Countries overview
Jun 07, 2023
by Dianne Northfield

PolicyTracker’s 2023 country profiles cover Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Poland, Russia, South Korea, Sweden, the UK and the US. In this overview we analyse their spectrum release plans; approach to 6 GHz; policy on private networks; and plans for 6G. Read more...

Telesat
May 23, 2023
by Dianne Northfield

After decades of developing and operating its geosynchronous orbit-based satellite services business, Telesat has commenced the development of a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and integrated terrestrial infrastructure known as Telesat Lightspeed. Ka-band spectrum is of particular importance to both Telesat’s GEO and LEO programs. It also plans… Read more...

Canada
May 19, 2023
by Laura Sear

Canada’s spectrum policy continues to keep up with spectrum regulation in the US. Its last two auctions have been expensive for operators. Read more...

Vodafone
Apr 27, 2023
by Dugie Standeford

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...

AFC is full of possibilities
Dec 20, 2022
by Richard Handford

AFC, or automated frequency coordination, will enable spectrum sharing in the 6 GHz band starting in North America, with the prospect of appearing in other regions as well as other bands. It protects incumbent fixed link and satellite services in 6 GHz, so enabling outdoor operations of Wi-Fi 6E at… Read more...

New approaches to mmWave spectrum sharing
Nov 30, 2022
by Dianne Northfield

Despite the lack of clarity surrounding mmWave use cases and unproven business models, regulators and industry are examining a range of new approaches to mmWave spectrum sharing. Three case studies based on the work of Ofcom in the UK, Canada’s ISED and Qualcomm inform this research note, which outlines a… Read more...

Telesat 2022
Jun 29, 2022
by Dianne Northfield

After decades of developing and operating its geosynchronous orbit-based satellite services business, Telesat has commenced the development of a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites and integrated terrestrial infrastructure known as Telesat Lightspeed. Ka-band spectrum is of particular importance to both Telesat’s GEO and LEO programs. Read more...