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...

Having finally completed its ambitious 5G auction, Brazilian mobile operators focus on achieving the stringent coverage obligations associated with this new swath of spectrum. Read more...

After successfully completing 5G spectrum auctions, France seeks to better support the development of 5G verticals while also addressing EMF concerns. Read more...

Germany has adjusted its vertical spectrum licencing programme to include mobile network operators, but the country remains uncertain about which assignment method to use for its upcoming 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz award. Read more...

With work still continuing on the assignment of the 26 GHz band, Ofcom's focus turns to improving local licencing regimes while looking ahead to future spectrum management issues, such as terahertz and the increasing popularity of low-earth orbit satellites. Read more...

Japan’s policy is to release new spectrum and reorganise existing allocations in anticipation of strong demand in the future from 5G/Beyond 5G, satellite, IoT/Wi-Fi and next generation mobility systems such as V2X. Read more...

Australia continues to plan extensively on how to release more 5G spectrum. Emerging areas of interest include satellite, particularly the regulations for non-geostationary satellite orbit constellations, and Terahertz frequencies, which regulator ACMA describes as “the next frontier of lightly used spectrum”. Read more...

China wants to release more spectrum to sustain its 5G drive. Read more...

The focus of South Korea’s spectrum policy is to support its goal of being the most advanced country in the world for 5G technology and deployment. Read more...

India continues to debate whether maximising financial returns or prioritising the wider economic benefits is the best course for spectrum policy. Read more...