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6 GHz benchmark update: Global and regional overview
Jan 10, 2025
by Dianne Northfield

PolicyTracker’s 6 GHz benchmark profiles implemented and planned unlicensed and licensed policies for spectrum in the band in 107 nations across all regions of the world. Sixteen new countries have now been added in the unlicensed category, bringing the total number of countries with unlicensed policies and plans to 100.… Read more...

6 GHz benchmark update: Developments in Asia and the Middle East
Jan 10, 2025
by Dianne Northfield

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...

6 GHz benchmark update: Developments in Africa, the Americas and Europe
Jan 10, 2025
by Dianne Northfield

Countries in Africa continue to implement unlicensed 6 GHz policies in the 5925—6425 MHz range, while the Ivory Coast is considering licensed upper 6 GHz spectrum. While nations in the Americas have typically implemented unlicensed 6 GHz policies, there is also recent interest in licensed upper 6 GHz spectrum in… Read more...

6 GHz benchmark update: Variance in policy approaches
Jan 10, 2025
by Dianne Northfield

As nations around the world continue to implement and plan unlicensed (and now licensed) 6 GHz policies, significant variance in policy approaches persists. This relates to targeted frequency ranges, permitted modes of operation and technical conditions for unlicensed operations, along with varied policy implementation mechanisms. Read more...

What is the role for regulators in sunsetting 2G and 3G?
Jan 07, 2025
by Catherine Viola

Mobile operators prefer to set their own agendas for closing down their 2G/3G networks, but some governments are mandating the process instead. How do practices differ worldwide and how can regulators support a smooth transition? Read more...

The energy efficiency benefits of shutting down 2G and 3G networks
Jan 07, 2025
by Catherine Viola

What are the energy-efficiency gains from retiring legacy networks and how quickly can a positive carbon impact be achieved? Read more...

PolicyTracker Spectrum Database Online: All Assignments
Jan 01, 2025
by PolicyTracker

Below you can search or filter current and expired mobile assignments in over 120 countries. You can also view current assignments and expired assignments separately. Other aspects of the database are presented in these online tables: MHz/pop pricing and spectrum allocations. The Database is updated quarterly. Read more...

PolicyTracker Spectrum Database Online: Allocations
Jan 01, 2025
by PolicyTracker

Below you can search and filter spectrum allocations in over 120 countries. Other aspects of the database are presented in separate online tables: $/MHz/POP pricing, all assignments, current assignments, and expired assignments. The Database is updated quarterly. Read more...

PolicyTracker Spectrum Database Online: Expired Assignments
Jan 01, 2025
by Toby Youell

Below you can search or filter expired mobile assignments in over 120 countries. You can also view current assignments or all assignments separately. Other aspects of the database are presented in these tables MHz/pop pricing and spectrum allocations. The Database is updated quarterly. Read more...

PolicyTracker Spectrum Database Online: Current Assignments
Jan 01, 2025
by Toby Youell

Below you can search or filter current mobile assignments in over 120 countries. You can also view expired assignments or all assignments separately. Other aspects of the database are presented in these tables: MHz/pop pricing and spectrum allocations. The Database is updated quarterly. Read more...