by Catherine Viola
MTN has exited its Middle Eastern markets to focus on Africa, where it is the largest mobile operator. It is negotiating network-sharing agreements with Airtel in multiple markets and wants to accelerate digital inclusion by leveraging satellite direct-to-device (D2D). Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Telenor operates advanced mobile networks across Scandinavia. It has been restructuring its Asian assets since 2022 to focus on developing market-leading positions. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Deutsche Telekom is an integrated telecoms company operating in Europe and the US. The operator, which is investing heavily in 5G, has called on the European Commission to adopt more investment-friendly spectrum management policies. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Verizon is the US wireless market leader. Its spectrum strategy is notable for its emphasis on using mmWave spectrum for 5G fixed wireless access. The operator is also a significant user of the CBRS shared-use band. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
AT&T provides wireless services in the US and Mexico. Recently the operator has called for radical reform of the US's CBRS sharing framework to free up more mid-band spectrum for exclusive licensing. Read more...
by PolicyTracker
Please find links below to download the latest version of the PolicyTracker Spectrum Database (PSD) as an excel file. This is updated every three months. To see the most up to date version in Google Sheets, click here. See end of page for the Private Networks Spectrum Regulatory… Read more...
by PolicyTracker
The Spectrum Data Explorer visualises key metrics relating to national spectrum usage, bands, population, economics and pricing. Read more...
by Catherine Viola
PolicyTracker’s D2D-IMT benchmark profiles developments relating to the regulation and authorisation of satellite direct-to-device (D2D) services based on mobile operators’ licensed frequencies. WRC-27 will consider this topic under Agenda Item 1.13, but regulatory work is already ongoing in some parts of the world to meet industry demand to launch D2D-IMT… Read more...
by Catherine Viola
Mobile network operators around the world are teaming up with satellite companies such as SpaceX (Starlink), AST SpaceMobile and Lynk Global to develop direct-to-device (D2D) services based on licensed mobile spectrum. D2D-IMT promises service continuity in places beyond the reach of terrestrial mobile networks, such as in remote and mountainous… Read more...
by Richard Handford
Commercial service in the Citizens Broadand Radio Service (CBRS) band started in early 2020, initially limited to the unlicensed GAA (general authorised access) part of the band. PALs (priority access licensees) were permitted to start using their licences in April 2021. Read more...