{"id":13292,"date":"2025-06-26T13:56:32","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T12:56:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/?p=13292"},"modified":"2025-06-27T11:54:52","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T10:54:52","slug":"planning-today-for-tomorrows-networks-spectrum-insights-from-mwc-shanghai-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/planning-today-for-tomorrows-networks-spectrum-insights-from-mwc-shanghai-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning today for tomorrow\u2019s networks: Spectrum insights from MWC Shanghai 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The inaugural <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mwcshanghai.com\/gsma-programmes\/policy-leaders-forum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Policy Leaders Forum<\/a> at MWC Shanghai enabled global dialogue on the future of mobile connectivity. Spectrum policy as an enabler of economic development, inclusion, and innovation was among the themes and discussions, underscoring the need for forward-looking policies to support emerging technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Spectrum challenges for D2D<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Roundtable_discussion_3200x2134-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13295\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Roundtable_discussion_3200x2134-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A group of people in formal attire sit around a large, U-shaped conference table in a modern meeting room. Nameplates, microphones, and notepads are on the tables. Presentation screens and an audience are visible in the background.\" class=\"wp-image-13295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Roundtable_discussion_3200x2134-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Roundtable_discussion_3200x2134-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Roundtable_discussion_3200x2134-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Roundtable_discussion_3200x2134-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Roundtable_discussion_3200x2134-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Luciana_chairing_3200x2134-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Luciana_chairing_3200x2134-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman with short curly hair and glasses speaks at a conference table, gesturing with her hands. She wears a black top and sits beside a microphone, a glass of water, and a paper cup. A nameplate in front of her reads &quot;Luciana Camargos, GSMA.\" class=\"wp-image-13294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Luciana_chairing_3200x2134-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Luciana_chairing_3200x2134-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Luciana_chairing_3200x2134-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Luciana_chairing_3200x2134-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Luciana_chairing_3200x2134-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Group_photo_3200x2134-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13296\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Group_photo_3200x2134-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A group of 17 people in business attire stand in a conference room behind tables with microphones and nameplates. Two screens display \u201cMWC23.\u201d The room has bright lighting, neutral walls, and a ceiling with recessed lights.\" class=\"wp-image-13296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Group_photo_3200x2134-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Group_photo_3200x2134-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Group_photo_3200x2134-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Group_photo_3200x2134-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Group_photo_3200x2134-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The roundtable on direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity from handsets to satellites focused on the emerging promise of D2D technology, which aims to bridge the final gaps in global coverage by connecting standard mobile devices directly to satellites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">D2D offers a solution to cover the final 4% of the global population not currently served by mobile networks, as well as uncovered and uninhabited areas. However, particularly regarding regulation on spectrum use and interference management, this is still being defined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The roundtable discussed the two potential spectrum pathways for D2D:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) spectrum (satellite bands)<br><em>Pros<\/em>: Operates within an existing international regulatory framework.<br><em>Cons<\/em>: Limited to a small subset of devices, and services are restricted to low-data applications such as SMS and SOS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IMT spectrum (mobile bands)<br><em>Pros<\/em>: Enables D2D on existing, unmodified smartphones.<br><em>Cons<\/em>: Lacks an established international framework.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The session clarified that while D2D is a promising technology for remote connectivity, it demands urgent regulatory attention to ensure it supplements terrestrial networks without undermining spectral efficiency or causing interference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>6G for inclusive AI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panel_3200x2134-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panel_3200x2134-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Three panelists sit on stage in white chairs, discussing &quot;6G for Inclusive AI.&quot; Two men and one woman talk under projected names and titles. The audience watches in a dimly lit room with purple lighting and a large screen behind the speakers.\" class=\"wp-image-13298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panel_3200x2134-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panel_3200x2134-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panel_3200x2134-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panel_3200x2134-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Panel_3200x2134-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Luciana_speech_3200x2134-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Luciana_speech_3200x2134-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman with short curly hair, glasses, and a light-colored blazer stands on stage with her hands open, mid-speech. She wears a headset microphone. The background is purple, and partial white text is visible to her right.\" class=\"wp-image-13299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Luciana_speech_3200x2134-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Luciana_speech_3200x2134-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Luciana_speech_3200x2134-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Luciana_speech_3200x2134-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Luciana_speech_3200x2134-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kalvin_speech_3200x2134-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-id=\"13300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kalvin_speech_3200x2134-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A presenter stands at a podium on a stage beside a large screen showing a graph and text about the rapid global growth of 5G technology. Audience members sit facing the stage in a dimly lit auditorium with purple lighting.\" class=\"wp-image-13300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kalvin_speech_3200x2134-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kalvin_speech_3200x2134-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kalvin_speech_3200x2134-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kalvin_speech_3200x2134-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/connectivity-for-good\/spectrum\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kalvin_speech_3200x2134-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The subsequent spectrum debate in the main auditorium explored the intricate interplay between AI development and next-generation mobile networks, particularly through the lens of spectrum planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luciana Camargos, GSMA&#8217;s Head of Spectrum, reminded delegates that while 6G may seem distant, the groundwork must be laid now. Spectrum planning is a long-term endeavour, and harmonised global roadmaps are critical to avoid future fragmentation and inefficiencies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kalvin Bahia, Senior Director of Economics at GSMA Intelligence, noted that 5G is the fastest-growing mobile technology in history and is expected to become the dominant standard by 2028. Looking ahead to 2030 and beyond, 6G networks are expected to enable new use cases, enhance existing applications, and deliver ubiquitous connectivity. On the supply side, they must be more efficient, AI-integrated, and capable of multi-RAT (Radio Access Technology) spectrum sharing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A panel discussion featuring Ulrich Dropmann, Head of Standardisation at Nokia, and Liu Guangyi, Chief Scientist of 6G at China Mobile, further examined how AI is already reshaping network architecture. Traffic is expected to grow annually at a rate of 19\u201328%, primarily driven by the adoption of AI. Already, AI is enabling dynamic configuration and data rate compression, leading to energy savings and better network utilisation. However, looking ahead, AI agents may become some of the largest consumers of network traffic, potentially reshaping demand patterns entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To meet these demands, the panellists stressed the need for additional spectrum, particularly in the 6\u20138 GHz range, and wider 400 MHz channels to support 6G capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A call for spectrum leadership<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The message throughout the day was consistent: spectrum is central to the future of mobile innovation, and decisions made today will determine whether emerging technologies, such as D2D connectivity, 6G, and AI-enhanced networks, deliver on their full potential. The GSMA Spectrum team\u2019s engagement at MWC Shanghai 2025 reinforced the importance of early, collaborative planning among regulators, industry, and multilateral institutions. Whether it\u2019s extending coverage to the last frontier or preparing for the exponential demands of future AI applications, spectrum policy is foundational.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spectrum policy as an enabler of economic development, inclusion, and innovation was among the key themes at the inaugural Policy Leaders Forum at MWC Shanghai.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":13298,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1692],"tags":[],"algolia_discover_type":[4026],"class_list":["post-13292","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","algolia_discover_type-article"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.8 (Yoast SEO v28.0) - 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