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  • China moves 6G research into field testing

    by Juan Pedro Tomás May 12, 2026
    by Juan Pedro Tomás May 12, 2026

    Guang Yang, senior principal analyst at Omdia, told RCR Wireless News that it’s almost clear that the 6GHz band will be the core band for early 6G deployments in China …

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  • Pakistan raises $507m in long-delayed 5G spectrum auction

    by Juan Pedro Tomás March 11, 2026
    by Juan Pedro Tomás March 11, 2026

    According to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, the spectrum auction sold most of the 597 megahertz of spectrum offered across multiple bands In sum – what to know: $507M raised in …

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  • Four things to expect at MWC Barcelona 2026, according to Spectrum Effect

    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin March 3, 2026
    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin March 3, 2026

    Spectrum Effect President and CRO: ‘MWC is going to be dominated by AI again, of course’ With Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2026 hitting the halfway point, AI is dominating …

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  • Scaling the Digital Backbone: How DataBank Is Building for What’s Next with Raul Martynek

    by Carrie Charles February 25, 2026
    by Carrie Charles February 25, 2026

    In this episode, Raul Martynek, CEO of DataBank, shares how he has helped transform a six–data center platform into one of the largest and most geographically diverse data center operators …

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  • New 3.8 GHz spectrum will strengthen 5G coverage, says Telus

    by Juan Pedro Tomás February 23, 2026
    by Juan Pedro Tomás February 23, 2026

    Richard Gilhooley, director of public affairs at Telus, told RCR Wireless News that the telco’s 5G coverage currently reaches 90% of the country’s population In sum – what to know: …

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  • Telus secures additional spectrum to boost 5G

    by Juan Pedro Tomás February 10, 2026
    by Juan Pedro Tomás February 10, 2026

    Telus now holds an average of 104 megahertz of mid-band spectrum in the 3.5 GHz and 3.8 GHz ranges nationwide In sum – what to know: Total investment – Canadian …

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  • EchoStar sell-off shows inefficiencies of exclusive spectrum (Analyst Angle)

    by Dean Bubley, Founder, Disruptive Analysis January 12, 2026
    by Dean Bubley, Founder, Disruptive Analysis January 12, 2026

    EchoStar’s $40bn spectrum sell-off to AT&T and SpaceX ends its own ambitions to be a fourth mobile operator in the U.S., and boosts capacity for other terrestrial and satellite providers. …

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  • Ofcom maps out split-priority approach for upper 6 GHz band

    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin January 9, 2026
    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin January 9, 2026

    The 6 GHz spectrum sharing proposal outlines a Wi-Fi-first, mobile-later approach In sum – what to know: Wi-Fi first, mobile later – The split-priority approach gives Wi-Fi early and broader …

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  • Global 6 GHz spectrum policy and the outlook for Wi-Fi 8

    by RCR Wireless News January 7, 2026
    by RCR Wireless News January 7, 2026

    6 GHz spectrum is a key enabler for Wi-Fi 8, delivering higher throughput, lower latency, and greater capacity for dense networks and AI-driven applications. This RCR Wireless News’ report examines global 6 …

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  • FR3 explained — why it matters in Release 18

    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin January 2, 2026
    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin January 2, 2026

    Frequency Range 3 (FR3) is positioned between sub-6 GHz and mmWave In sum – what to know: Not mmWave 2.0 – FR3 sits between sub-6 GHz and mmWave and is …

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  • Three scenarios for global 6 GHz adoption — always ‘a degree of fragmentation’

    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin December 16, 2025
    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin December 16, 2025

    Global 6 GHz harmonization will be a key determinant of Wi-Fi 8’s performance, adoption curve, and competitiveness The 6 GHz band (5925–7125 MHz) has become the defining spectrum layer for …

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  • Global 6 GHz Wi-Fi adoption snapshot

    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin December 8, 2025
    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin December 8, 2025

    Despite claims that 6 GHz global harmonization has been achieved, disparities remain In sum – what to know: 6 GHz defines Wi-Fi 8 – Wi-Fi 8 shifts the narrative from …

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  • How will a fragmented 6 GHz policy shape Wi-Fi 8 adoption?

    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin December 2, 2025
    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin December 2, 2025

    Wi-Fi 8 is taking shape, but the lack of universal 6 GHz access threatens to limit performance and distort regional rollouts In sum – what to know: 6 GHz is …

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  • Webinar: Global 6 GHz spectrum policy and the outlook for Wi-Fi 8

    by RCR Wireless News November 14, 2025
    by RCR Wireless News November 14, 2025

    6 GHz spectrum is a key enabler for Wi-Fi 8, delivering higher throughput, lower latency, and greater capacity for dense networks and AI-driven applications. This RCR Wireless News’ webinar on December 9th …

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  • CBRS and the uncertain future of spectrum sharing

    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin October 28, 2025
    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin October 28, 2025

    As regulatory uncertainty looms and carriers recalibrate, CBRS — once the model for spectrum sharing — stands at a critical inflection point In sum – what to know: Policy ambiguity …

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  • UK telcos secure mmWave spectrum to boost 5G

    by Juan Pedro Tomás October 17, 2025
    by Juan Pedro Tomás October 17, 2025

    Ofcom noted that the auction released 5.4 GHz of high-frequency spectrum In sum – what to know: mmWave spectrum secured – EE, O2, and VodafoneThree will pay a combined £39 …

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  • Wi-Fi in 6 GHz isn’t going anywhere: Trump team still backs full 6 GHz for unlicensed—OBBBA doesn’t touch it

    by RCR Wireless News October 2, 2025
    by RCR Wireless News October 2, 2025

    With an attach rate of all connected devices, Wi-Fi will remain the workhorse for indoor connectivity All indicators suggest the future of U.S. economic growth will be grounded in fundamental …

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  • Wi-Fi in 6 GHz isn’t going anywhere: Trump team still backs full 6 GHz for unlicensed—OBBBA doesn’t touch it

    by RCR Wireless News October 2, 2025
    by RCR Wireless News October 2, 2025

    With an attach rate of all connected devices, Wi-Fi will remain the workhorse for indoor connectivity All indicators suggest the future of U.S. economic growth will be grounded in fundamental …

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  • CBRS will be essential for the LA28 Olympics (Analyst Angle)

    by Dean Bubley September 29, 2025
    by Dean Bubley September 29, 2025

    Private cellular networks — particularly those using CBRS spectrum — are emerging as critical to the Olympic wireless landscape The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics will be both a sporting spectacle …

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  • AFC breakthrough brings Wi-Fi 7 closer to reality, says Federated Wireless

    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin September 24, 2025
    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin September 24, 2025

    Federated Wireless CEO outlines the breakthroughs, challenges, and future opportunities tied to AFC systems In sum – what to know: Standard power Wi-Fi 6E is commercially viable – Federated Wireless …

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  • AFC breakthrough brings Wi-Fi 7 closer to reality, says Federated Wireless

    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin September 24, 2025
    by Catherine Sbeglia Nin September 24, 2025

    Federated Wireless CEO outlines the breakthroughs, challenges, and future opportunities tied to AFC systems In sum – what to know: Standard power Wi-Fi 6E is commercially viable – Federated Wireless …

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  • No, US policy on 6 GHz Wi-Fi hasn’t changed — and that’s a good thing

    by Sean Kinney, Principal Analyst September 18, 2025
    by Sean Kinney, Principal Analyst September 18, 2025

    Despite new spectrum policy for cellular, Wi-Fi’s 6 GHz band is thriving, future-proof and central to the next wave of connectivity A proven success story for Wi-Fi In 2020, the …

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  • Ofcom to award frequencies for 5G expansion in the UK

    by Juan Pedro Tomás September 12, 2025
    by Juan Pedro Tomás September 12, 2025

    Ofcom will award frequencies in both 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands In sum – what to know: Largest UK spectrum release – Ofcom will auction 5.4 GHz of mmWave …

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  • Starlink’s $19 billion spectrum play (Analyst Angle)

    by Annie Pansilong September 11, 2025
    by Annie Pansilong September 11, 2025

    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 …

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  • Spark secures frequencies to boost 5G in New Zealand

    by Juan Pedro Tomás September 11, 2025
    by Juan Pedro Tomás September 11, 2025

    Spark said that the agreement increases the telco’s deployable C-band spectrum to 100 megahertz and its total available spectrum to 350 megahertz In sum – what to know: Exclusive 5G …

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