Ofcom will award frequencies in both 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands
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Largest UK spectrum release – Ofcom will auction 5.4 GHz of mmWave spectrum, the biggest release in UK history, with licences for the 26 GHz and 40 GHz...
By acquiring the right spectrum, Starlink positions itself not as a replacement for mobile network operators, but as a critical networking partner
Elon Musk’s $19 billion acquisition of DISH’s spectrum is more than a financial move. It signals a strategic bet on the convergence of...
Spark said that the agreement increases the telco’s deployable C-band spectrum to 100 megahertz and its total available spectrum to 350 megahertz
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Exclusive 5G spectrum deal – Spark secured 20MHz of Tū Ātea’s C-band spectrum for 18 years, lifting its...
SpaceX plans to deploy the new airwaves for its direct-to-cell service, designed to provide broadband-speed satellite connectivity directly to ordinary smartphones
SpaceX’s $17B spectrum buy reshapes telecom competition – The EchoStar deal positions Starlink as a disruptive force in U.S. mobile markets, rattling AT&T, Verizon,...
MobileX founder says FCC must avoid repeating Sprint–T-Mobile US merger mistakes as spectrum changes hands
AT&T’s plan to acquire spectrum from EchoStar is reigniting debate about the U.S. mobile market’s competitiveness — and few voices are as sharp on the subject as Peter Adderton, founder...
The Ministry of Transport of Turkey noted that commercial 5G services are expected to be launched by April 2026
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5G spectrum auction set – Turkey will sell 11 frequency packages on 16 October, aiming to raise at least $2.1 billion...
The Government of Paraguay has adopted several measures to effectively restrict Chinese vendors for the provision of 5G gear
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Claro and Nubicom win spectrum – Both companies secured 200 MHz each in Paraguay’s 3.5 GHz band, with 5G rollouts expected...
The purchase will strengthen AT&T's low- and mid-band spectrum portfolio and extend its reach across virtually every U.S. market
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$23B spectrum deal – AT&T will acquire EchoStar’s spectrum licenses in a $23 billion cash transaction, significantly boosting its low- and...
6 GHZ spectrum is critical to achieving the EU’s 2030 Digital Decade goals and narrowing the digital divide
The European Commission is grappling with competing pressures from both the Wi‑Fi and cellular sectors over the allocation of the upper 6 GHz spectrum (6.425–7.125 GHz). This frequency range...
The Government of Turkey has consulted with local carriers Turkcell, Turk Telekom, and Vodafone Turkey while reviewing European 5G deployment models
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October 5G spectrum tender – Turkey will launch its long-awaited auction this October, with commercial rollout scheduled to begin...
AST SpaceMobile aims to deploy 45–60 satellites by 2026, enabling continuous broadband service in key global markets
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Fully funded expansion plan – AST SpaceMobile aims to deploy 45–60 satellites by 2026, enabling continuous broadband service in key global markets, with...
The CBRS-GAA 80 MHz spectrum is poised to become one of the most valuable mid-bands globally
Despite the tiered spectrum-sharing system and regulated transmission power levels, the Citizen Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) remains one of the most attractive spectrums for 5G services. According to a...
True noted that the launch of DSS marks the start of a nationwide expansion of high-performance 5G and 4G services
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True debuts DSS in Bangkok – True has launched Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) on the 2.6 GHz band,...
State-run carrier Viettel Group, which secured the adjacent B2-B2' band (713–723 MHz/768–778 MHz) in a May auction, is excluded from bidding on the current 700 MHz blocks
Key low-band spectrum returns to auction – Vietnam will re-auction the B1-B1' and B3-B3' blocks in the 700...
All the evidence suggests that a modern manufacturing sector needs dedicated wireless systems
The emergence of private 5G networks in the U.S. manufacturing sector is revolutionizing industrial connectivity and competitiveness. At the heart of this trend is the Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) — a...
GSMA said that mobile operators have invested nearly $220 billion in 5G networks since 2019, with another $254 billion expected to be invested through 2030
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5G connections will double – The share of 5G connections in Asia Pacific...
With the new scheme, Ofcom said it will reduce the fees for 900 MHz spectrum to £1.03 million per megahertz, a 26% reduction from current levels
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Fee reductions – Ofcom is cutting license fees for 900 MHz and 1800 MHz...
Ofcom noted its latest ‘Mobile Matters’ report tracks growing 5G adoption and performance gaps among U.K. carriers
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5G growth accelerates – 5G now accounts for 28% of UK connections, with urban areas still ahead of rural zones.
5G SA brings speed—but...
Starlink becomes the third satellite communications operator with full regulatory clearance to operate in the Indian market
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Starlink enters India market – Starlink has received final regulatory approval from IN-SPACe to operate satellite broadband services in India, becoming the third...
Arcep said that the move was implemented to satisfy demand from manufacturers and stakeholders wanting to assess their local mobile network projects for business use cases across the entire 3.8–4.2 GHz band
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Expanded 5G trial band – Arcep has broadened...
Hong Kong’s government telecoms authority has launched a tender to auction 50 megahertz of spectrum
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October auction – OFCA will auction 50 megahertz in the 2.5/2.6 GHz band on October 20 to support advanced mobile services, including 6G.
Flexible terms – All...
Both SK Telecom and KT still operate 10 megahertz each in legacy 3G frequencies in South Korea
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Spectrum reassigned – South Korea will reallocate all 370 MHz of mobile spectrum, including legacy 3G bands, to existing operators to preserve service...
As the world anticipates the shift from 5G to 6G, the debate centers on whether this transition will be an evolutionary enhancement or a revolutionary leap in telecommunications. While emerging standards, spectrum allocations, and use case develoment will obviously define what 6G becomes, there's...
In laying out a spectrum pipeline, only 100 megahertz of upper C-Band is specified in the bill. The FCC and NTIA have to find another 700 megahertz, 500 of which has to come from federal holdings.
The "One, Big Beautiful Bill" finally restores the legal...
