6 GHz in MENA

The MENA region is home to some of the world’s most advanced 5G markets. By the end of 2026, 5G is projected to account for nearly three-quarters of total mobile connections across the GCC, amongst the highest adoption rates worldwide. Meanwhile, other economies across North Africa and the Levant are growing rapidly and are expected to catch up by the end of this decade.

As adoption expands, so will the demand for spectrum, especially mid-bands for city-wide and indoor capacity. This report shows why the full availability of the upper 6 GHz band (6.425–7.125 GHz) for mobile networks is crucial to support continued growth and set the stage for next-generation 6G services.