{"id":11530,"date":"2024-04-19T16:36:21","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T15:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/?page_id=11530"},"modified":"2026-01-28T11:22:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T11:22:28","slug":"spectrum-regional-insights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/spectrum-regional-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Spectrum regional insights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-spectrum-regional-insights\">Spectrum regional insights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Spectrum roadmaps are critical for governments that want to maximise the benefits of mobile connectivity. While 5G networks are well-established in advanced mobile markets, the pace of 5G development differs significantly across countries and regions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From spectrum roadmaps to spectrum assignments, explore regional developments and best practice in spectrum policy and mobile connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns with-colour is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-americas\">Americas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"with-divider wp-block-paragraph\">5G provides a unique opportunity to boost the economic transformation of Americas, particularly in Central and Latin America. The rollout of several use cases will have an impact on the region\u2019s productivity and ability to improve the wellbeing of citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/gsma_resources\/spectrum-management-in-latin-america\/\">Explore spectrum in the Americas<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-asia-pacific\">Asia-Pacific<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While 5G networks are well-established in advanced APAC markets, the pace of 5G development differs significantly across the region. To expand coverage and maximise the benefits from mobile connectivity, spectrum roadmaps are critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/gsma_resources\/5g-spectrum-in-the-apac-region-roadmaps-for-success\/\">Explore spectrum in Asia-Pacific<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-europe\">Europe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EU\u2019s Digital Decade envisages full 5G or 5G-equivalent coverage by 2030. Effective spectrum policy can both help strong and sustainable economic growth and ensure full 5G for all European citizens and businesses by the end of the decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/gsma_resources\/european-spectrum-policy-for-the-digital-decade\/\">Explore spectrum in Europe<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns with-colour is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-middle-east-and-north-africa-mena\">Middle East and North Africa (MENA)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GCC countries are among the 5G pioneers. However, the pace of 5G development differs significantly across the region. Successful licensing of mobile spectrum starts with a spectrum roadmap that provides a schedule for forthcoming releases to meet the government\u2019s broadband plan as well as other demands on spectrum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/gsma_resources\/mena-5g-spectrum-roadmaps\/\">Explore spectrum in MENA<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-africa\">Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the remarkable progress made in the last decade, a significant usage gap exists in Africa, with almost 60% of the population not utilising mobile connectivity. To continue expanding coverage and closing the usage gap in the region, spectrum pricing and licensing is critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/gsma_resources\/spectrum-pricing-and-licensing-in-africa-driving-mobile-broadband\/\">Explore spectrum in Africa<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-be-part-of-the-dialogue\">Be part of the dialogue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Subscribe to our newsletter or follow GSMA Spectrum on LinkedIn to get the latest policy insights, event announcements, and regional updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/insights-from-gsma-policy-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Insights from policy events<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/build-relation\/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7356596959429771267\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spectrum Signals newsletter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/gsma---spectrum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow us on LinkedIn<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spectrum regional insights Spectrum roadmaps are critical for governments that want to maximise the benefits of mobile connectivity. 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