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Planning for WRC-27: Overview of Agenda Items
Jan 26, 2024
by Laura Sear

There are 19 new Agenda Items for the next World Radio Conference. This cycle will be predominantly focused on satellite and space-related items. Read more...

WRC-23 outcome: Transport-related items
Jan 26, 2024
by Laura Sear

The most difficult agenda item for transport-related items related to the modernisation of the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System and the recognition of the Chinese BeiDou system. Read more...

WRC-23 outcome: Satellite-related items
Jan 26, 2024
by Laura Sear

The Conference reached several agreements that pave the way for new satellite applications. Read more...

WRC-23 outcome: Science-related items
Jan 26, 2024
by Laura Sear

This note provides an overview of the status of decisions made at WRC-23 concerning science-related Agenda Items and Topics. Read more...

6G challenges for spectrum policymakers
Oct 12, 2022
by Richard Haas

While no spectrum for 6G has yet been identified at either the international or national level, some telecoms equipment vendors have begun to propose specific bands for 6G. A diverse range of spectrum bands will be considered, including sub 1 GHz and potentially Terahertz spectrum. Read more...

6G policy planning
Oct 12, 2022
by Dianne Northfield

Many 5G policy visions are described as piecemeal, uncoordinated and lacking in actionable measures. 6G policy planning is different. In learning from the past, a number of countries are seeking to develop more integrated and comprehensive strategies, drawing on a diverse range of stakeholders and leveraging cross-border partnerships. Read more...

6G global standards and fragmentation risks
Oct 12, 2022
by Dianne Northfield

As the world looks beyond 5G to 6G, standards development activities are spread across a large number of organisations. 6G technology is underpinned by geo-political tensions and there are growing concerns about standards fragmentation, prompting calls for tighter integration and coordination between international, regional and national standards bodies. Read more...

6G R&D
Oct 12, 2022
by Dianne Northfield

There has been significant uptake of B5G (beyond 5G) and 6G R&D initiatives in many countries, along with a growing pool of regional and cross-border collaborations. Many of these initiatives involve diverse stakeholder participation and long-term funding models focused on building broad 6G ecosystems. Read more...

Unmanned aircraft systems: Traffic management systems and their spectrum requirements
Aug 22, 2022
by Dianne Northfield

The proliferation of a diverse range of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), particularly those operating at low-altitude, is challenging traditional air traffic management systems where traditional airspace classifications and rules of flight do not map to drone operations. Read more...

Identification of non-aviation spectrum for unmanned aircraft systems
Aug 22, 2022
by Dianne Northfield

Spectrum allocated for satellite services and/or mobile broadband are increasingly being considered for UAS. In 2022, battle lines are forming between supporters and opponents of WRC-23 satellite allocations enabling beyond line of sight C2 link for UAS. Read more...