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This shift will enhance what mobile connectivity contributes to the economy \u2013 but realising these benefits starts with ensuring there is enough spectrum to power the world\u2019s mobile networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This report outlines how, with the right regulatory tools, 6G can become a central pillar of economic development strategies worldwide. 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