Mobile Spectrum Policy, Pricing & 5G | GSMA

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Spectrum

Spectrum is the radio frequency resource that makes mobile communications possible. Understanding what mobile spectrum is and how spectrum for mobile networks is managed is critical to delivering affordable, high-quality connectivity and enabling technologies like 4G and 5G.

About GSMA Spectrum

The GSMA works globally to ensure spectrum mobile networks need is made available in a timely, affordable, and sustainable way. Clear policy, fair pricing, and long-term planning are essential if mobile spectrum is to support economic growth and digital inclusion worldwide.

Without sufficient spectrum for mobile services, networks cannot scale to meet growing demand for data, coverage, and performance. That’s why governments, regulators, and the mobile industry work together to ensure spectrum is allocated, priced, and licensed in ways that support long-term digital growth.

Spectrum thought leadership

Videos, reports, case studies and more – discover a wealth of information and analysis on spectrum mobile policy, 5G, and the future of connectivity with our expert thought leadership.

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Spectrum Roadmap Studio

Connecting today’s decisions with tomorrow’s connectivity needs

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Spectrum for D2D

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Spectrum and Rural Connectivity

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IMT Spectrum Harmonisation in ASEAN

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The Limits of D2D

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Spectrum events

The GSMA spectrum team holds and attends topic-focused seminars, workshops and meetings around the world.

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Introducing

Our new global events library

See what’s happening – past,
present and future.

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26 – 28 May June, SNIEC

MWC Shanghai and Policy Leaders Forum

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