6 GHz in Europe

Europe’s future economic competitiveness will need fast, secure, and reliable connectivity, with 6G poised to play a central role. As spectrum demand intensifies, the full availability of the upper 6 GHz band (6.425–7.125 GHz) for mobile networks will support the rollout of next-generation 6G services.

Mobile networks are projected to contribute 8.4% of global GDP by 2030, yet without access to the upper 6 GHz band, this potential economic benefit may not be realised. This report examines why the upper 6 GHz band’s full availability is crucial for meeting 6G connectivity needs and sustaining Europe’s digital and economic leadership.

In the additional document, we provide a closer examination of usage and data growth in 11 European capitals, utilising Wi-Fi data from Ookla and mobile data from GSMAi.

To learn more, download the report below and visit the GSMA’s dedicated page for this range.