Cisco supports spectrum policy approaches that are balanced regarding unlicensed 6 GHz across the entire band, as well as the need to identify and assign more spectrum for 5G and future generation networks. Cisco also supports locally licensed spectrum for use by private networks. It argues that policymakers should implement… Read more...

Apple argues that regulators should adopt a "balanced" approach in assigning both licensed and license-exempt spectrum. It argues that assignment mechanisms should be technology and service-neutral. Apple supports unlicensed use of the entire 6 GHz band. Apple is also progressing its satellite connectivity plans through an agreement with Globalstar. Read more...

This page uses several metrics to give an in-depth comparison of mobile spectrum holdings in four countries. The default display shows USA, China, Japan and Germany. To compare other countries use the check boxes in the three tables below. Details on sourcing and methodology are available here. Read more...

The assignment by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC) of 700 MHz frequencies to Rakuten Mobile, the country’s newest mobile network operator (MNO), might turn out to be its most significant recent award. Read more...

At the end of 2023, India passed its most significant spectrum-related legislation in decades. Read more...

The country found a new licensee for 28 GHz frequencies as it strives to make a success of the mmWave band—a quest followed closely by other policymakers around the world. Read more...

Australia is completing an assignment process that, when complete, will release a contiguous band of spectrum for 5G from 3.4 GHz to 4.0 GHz. Read more...

In 2023, China became the first country in the world to set aside some or all of the upper 6 GHz band (6425—7125 MHz) for 5G and 6G. Read more...

Amid mounting antitrust and regulatory scrutiny, Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft continue to advance spectrum policy agendas across an range of spectrum bands and sectors. The four strongly support unlicensed spectrum policies—particularly in the 3.5 GHz, 6 GHz and 60 GHz bands—and spectrum sharing models. Amazon, Google and Microsoft are… Read more...

Microsoft is continuing its march into both the 5G (including private 5G) and telco spaces. In addition to its long-standing support for unlicensed spectrum and spectrum sharing, Microsoft has upped the stakes in the satellite sector, meaning that its interest in spectrum availability for satellite operators has also become a… Read more...