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...
Virgin Media O2 will invest £343 million to acquire 78.8 megahertz of spectrum from Vodafone UK, pending Ofcom approval
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£343M spectrum deal secured – Virgin Media O2 will invest £343 million to acquire 78.8 megahertz of spectrum from Vodafone UK, pending...
The trial utilized e&'s commercial spectrum across 3.5 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 2.1 GHz and 1.8 GHz bands and delivered a throughput of 5.8 Gbps
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e& UAE hits 5.8 Gbps with 6CC – In a regional first, e&, Nokia and MediaTek...
The transition to future 6G technology should be evolutionary and should not force a complete hardware refresh, says NGMN
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Evolution, not revolution – NGMN emphasizes that 6G should evolve from 5G, with most upgrades happening via software to avoid costly...
The country’s official 6G roadmap, the Bharat 6G Vision, was launched by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in March 2023
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India reviews 6G progress – Minister Pemmasani evaluated over 100 government-funded R&D projects under the Bharat 6G Mission, emphasizing outcome-focused...
Jio recently asked India's DoT to use this frequency for Wi-Fi services
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Jio seeks 26 GHz Wi-Fi use – Reliance Jio has asked DoT for approval to use 26 GHz spectrum for Wi-Fi services.
Hybrid connectivity in focus –...
The forced relocation of CBRS licensees to other bands would irreparably damage a growing industry and its ecosystem
Some recent press articles and an open letter from Senator Cantwell to Defense Secretary Hegseth have suggested that the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Federal Communications...
Viettel said that the newly acquired spectrum will support its goal of reaching 99% population coverage across Vietnam by 2030
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Viettel secures key 700-MHz band – The Vietnamese telco acquired the B2-B2' spectrum block for $75.2 million after...
CBRS spectrum access is under pressure as diverse stakeholders vie for midband resources
Contention for Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS), or midband spectrum in the 3 GHz band, is intensifying as a reorganization of the band’s allocation appears likely within the next two to three...
April 2025 marks the 5-year anniversary of the FCC’s release of the 6 GHz spectrum band for unlicensed use. It is already widely used by Wi-Fi and other technologies in the US and several international markets, while some regions are still considering its future...
