As 5G begins to take off around the world, making the most of the 5G opportunity depends on forward planning. Innovative networks foster innovative services and greater socio-economic impact.
The Mobile Policy Handbook 2024
The Mobile Policy Handbook is a unique resource that assembles a range of policy topics and global mobile industry positions under one cover. It is an informative primer, a signpost for good practice and an index of resources for those who want to maximise the value of digital connectivity.
Spectrum Policy Trends 2024
This report presents our predictions for the top six spectrum policy trends in 2024. From the implications of WRC-23 results to the expectations of the new WRC-27 cycle, our experts discuss the most prominent themes shaping the spectrum debate. The report provides insights to help policymakers, regulators, and businesses enable policies for timely and affordable spectrum access that can deliver a pathway to lowering the connectivity gap and ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital age.
GSMA Capacity Building
GSMA’s high-quality policy and regulatory training courses are delivered free of charge exclusively for regulators and policymakers. Our courses are very highly rated by our participants, with a 95 per cent satisfaction rating. Moreover, because our courses are offered online, you can study at your own pace. We have new courses available, make sure to register.
The Mobile Industry and AI: a guide for policymakers and regulators
This new guide provides a resource for policymakers on how mobile connectivity and artificial intelligence can work together delivering solutions to make the world a better place. Featuring principle, best practice and examples from across the globe.
AI Ethics Playbook
AI has the potential to truly change the world. As the adoption of AI accelerates, organisations and governments around the world are considering how best to harness this technology for the benefit of people and the planet. This playbook is a practical tool to help organisations consider the ethical use of AI, featuring spotlights and examples.
AI4I Responsible AI: Expert Series
The mobile industry is harnessing big data and artificial intelligence to provide better services, optimise core business, boost productivity and save energy; and in doing so, helping achieve the UN’s SDGs. In the GSMA ‘Responsible AI Expert Series’, hear from mobile industry experts as they discuss the key topics.
Vision 2030: Low-Band Spectrum for 5G
This report examines why governments and regulators must take a fresh look at the need for additional sub-1 GHz spectrum to deliver 5G. Low-band or UHF spectrum is the cornerstone of digital equality and a driver of broad and affordable connectivity.
Socio-economic benefits of low bands
This report looks at why low-band spectrum is a driver of digital equality, reducing the gap between urban and rural areas and delivering affordable connectivity. Without sufficient low-band capacity, the digital divide is likely to widen, and those living in rural areas will be excluded from the latest digital technologies.
Vision 2030: Insights for Mid-band Spectrum Needs
Meeting mid-band spectrum needs is vital to 5G’s future and requires forward-planning from policymakers. This report presents the GSMA’s vision for how much mid-band spectrum mobile operators will require between 2025 and 2030 and provides options for how to meet this demand.
The 6 GHz IMT Ecosystem
For this report, GSMA Intelligence embarked on an in-depth evaluation of the future prospects and market readiness for a 6 GHz IMT ecosystem. 2 GHz of mid-band spectrum will be required by each country by 2030 and 6 GHz is vital to meeting this target.
Best Practice in Mobile Spectrum Licensing
This position paper takes a closer look at a variety of major spectrum policy issues, including different approaches to licensing, pricing, license terms and conditions, and how the right policies can help encourage competition.
The Impact of Spectrum Set-Asides on 5G
This report looks at the impact of spectrum set-asides and alternative solutions. Through five country case studies it demonstrates the wider impact of these approaches, especially on mobile markets.
Digital Switchover in Sub-Saharan Africa
This report provides background, recommendations, and insights from the DSO (Digital Switchover) process in Sub-Saharan Africa. And how its success can free up low-band spectrum to help more people get connected.
Policy Trends in the Aftermath of Single Wholesale Networks
The last couple of years have seen countries move away from interventionist spectrum policies such as single wholesale networks (SWNs) to other, more collaborative policies encouraging investment in underserved areas, delivering mobile capacity and encouraging adoption.
Technology-Neutral Spectrum and Legacy Network Sunsets
This report, which is written by GSMA Intelligence, takes a closer look at the benefits of technology-neutral licences. At its core, they allow spectrum to be used more efficiently. For users, it means better mobile broadband coverage, higher data speeds and lower mobile data prices than would otherwise be the case.
Exploring the metaverse and the digital future
This report takes an in-depth look at the metaverse, including vendors applications, market size, and potential challenges.
5G in Latin America
This report examines 5G in the context of Latin America’s connectivity landscape; operator plans to build the networks of the future; how to drive 5G uptake across the region; and the policies required to accelerate 5G development.
Spectrum Management in Latin America
This report shows the latest data on spectrum assignments in Latin America and provides an in depth analysis of some recent cases. It also highlights the opportunities and risks associated with upcoming assignments and renewals in the region, including 5G spectrum assignments.
IoT for Development: Use cases delivering impact
Internet of Things (IoT) solutions offer significant potential for supporting development objectives in low- and middle-income countries. This report highlights and explores the opportunities.