Spectrum Resources

In this section you can find reports, position papers, videos and other types of resources from the GSMA’s spectrum team.

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Spectrum Policy Trends 2024

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Thursday 22 Feb 2024 |

From the implications of WRC-23 results to the expectations of the new WRC-27 cycle, our experts discuss the biggest themes shaping the spectrum debate in 2024.

Policy Trends in the Aftermath of Single Wholesale Networks (SWNs)

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Monday 18 Dec 2023 | APT | ASMG | ATU | Case Studies | CEPT | CITEL | English | French | Mexico | Mobile broadband | Policy Position Paper | RCC | Russian Federation | Rwanda | South Africa | Spanish | Spectrum allocations | Spectrum licensing | Spectrum management | Uncategorized |

The last couple of years have seen countries move away from interventionist spectrum policies such as single wholesale networks (SWNs) to other, more collaborative policies encouraging investment in underserved areas, delivering mobile ...

Technology-Neutral Spectrum and Legacy Network Sunsets

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Thursday 7 Dec 2023 | Best practice | Spectrum licensing | Spectrum management | Spectrum planning | Spectrum policy |

Technology-neutral spectrum licensing (also referred to as technology neutrality) is crucial to allow mobile operators to refarm spectrum used for legacy networks (2G and 3G) for 4G and 5G services, at a pace driven by market demand.

Mobile and the Power of Spectrum

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Tuesday 28 Nov 2023 | 1-6 GHz | Above 6 GHz | All Regional Groups | Below 1 GHz |

Telecoms infrastructure serves as the foundation of all modern digital economies, with more people than ever before connecting to the internet using mobile.

European Spectrum Policy for the Digital Decade

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Thursday 23 Nov 2023 | 1-6 GHz | Bands | Below 1 GHz | CEPT |

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.

Spectrum management in Latin America 

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Tuesday 24 Oct 2023 | 1-6 GHz | Bands | Below 1 GHz | CITEL |

This resources page shows the latest data on spectrum assignments in Latin America and provides an indepth analysis of some recent cases.

Maximizing the lower 3.5 GHz range in the US

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Monday 31 Jul 2023 | 3.5 GHz |

This report provides options for maximizing the 3.5 GHz range for future 5G development in the US. 

The Impact of Spectrum Set-Asides on 5G

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Wednesday 21 Jun 2023 |

This report analyses regulatory approaches for spectrum set-asides. Through five country case studies it looks at the wider impact.

Aviation Altimeters and 5G – the Most Important Questions

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Wednesday 31 May 2023 | 3.4 GHz | 3.5 GHz |

Co-existence between different technologies has long been the foundation of sound management of the radio spectrum – ensuring that citizens derive the maximum benefit from this resource. In this updated report, we take a look at some ...

Spectrum: the Climate Connection

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Wednesday 17 May 2023 |

This report evaluates the impact of four spectrum policy aspects on carbon emissions that can vary between countries.

Low-Band 5G Spectrum for Digital Equality

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Tuesday 21 Mar 2023 | All Regional Groups | APT | ASMG | ATU | Below 1 GHz | CEPT | CITEL | RCC |

This report shows, for the first time, the specific economic impact of 5G using low-band spectrum. It also provides a regional breakdown of the economic benefit of low-band 5G and uncovers the industries that will benefit the most.

Spectrum Licensing – Best Practice for Mobile Networks

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Monday 27 Feb 2023 | 4G | 5G | All Regional Groups | Best practice | English | Global | Policy Position Paper | Research Report | Spectrum allocations | Spectrum auction | Spectrum licensing | Spectrum management | Spectrum planning | Spectrum policy | Spectrum pricing |

Effective spectrum licensing is critical to support the investment required to further expand mobile access. In this paper we take a look at all the important issues

Spectrum Policy Trends 2023

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Wednesday 8 Feb 2023 | 1-6 GHz | 3.5 GHz | 6 GHz | 700 MHz | 800 MHz | 900 MHz | All Regional Groups | Below 1 GHz | Best practice | wrc-23 |

Welcome to the first edition of the GSMA Spectrum Policy Trends for the year ahead. In this report, we present our predictions for the top six spectrum policy trends to expect in 2023.

The Importance of 6 GHz for 5G’s Future

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Tuesday 24 Jan 2023 | 1-6 GHz | 6 GHz | Above 6 GHz | WRC | wrc-23 |

6 GHz 5G spectrum can play a central role in sustainable social and industrial development. This section gives guidance on why the mobile industry believes the 6 GHz range is vital to the future of global connectivity.

Spectrum Pricing Helps Boost Mobile Services

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Saturday 26 Nov 2022 | 1-6 GHz | 1.4-1.5 GHz | 1700 MHz | 1800 MHz | 1900 MHz | 2100 MHz | 2500 MHz | 26 GHz | 2600 MHz | 28 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 700 MHz | 800 MHz | 900 MHz | Above 6 GHz | APT | ASMG | ATU | AWS | Below 1 GHz | C-band | CEPT | CITEL | Digital dividend | English | Global | L-band | RCC | Research Report | Spanish | Spectrum allocations | Spectrum auction | Spectrum licensing | Spectrum pricing | Uncategorized |

Effective spectrum pricing helps boost mobile services. The GSMA’s spectrum team has along with GSMA Intelligence and NERA Economic Consulting done extensive analysis.

Spectrum Pricing and Licensing in Africa – Driving Mobile Broadband

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Thursday 27 Oct 2022 | ATU | English | French | Reserve prices | Spectrum allocations | Spectrum auction | Spectrum licensing | Spectrum management | Spectrum policy | Spectrum pricing |

The GSMA's latest spectrum pricing report takes a look at this important topic in Africa. Spectrum licensing and pricing, in particular, can play a crucial role in accelerating the adoption of mobile services and providing better networks and services.

Focus on the Digital Switchover Process in Sub-Saharan Africa

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Thursday 27 Oct 2022 | 700 MHz | 800 MHz | 900 MHz | ATU | Below 1 GHz |

This report provides background, recommendations, and insights from the DSO (Digital Switchover) process in Sub-Saharan Africa. And how its success can free up low-band spectrum help more people get connected.

Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam: Roadmaps for awarding 5G spectrum

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Friday 23 Sep 2022 | Indonesia | Spectrum planning | Thailand | Viet Nam |

A clear spectrum roadmap for 5G, setting out forward-looking plans for spectrum supply and taking account of emerging spectrum needs, technological evolution and international developments, is essential. While 5G networks are ...

5G Spectrum Positions Offer a Roadmap for Regulators

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Sunday 24 Jul 2022 | 1-6 GHz | 26 GHz | 28 GHz | 3.4 GHz | 700 MHz | Above 6 GHz | APT | ASMG | ATU | Below 1 GHz | CEPT | CITEL | Global | Policy Position Paper | RCC |

The GSMA’s key 5G spectrum positions focus on the areas where governments, regulators and the mobile industry should cooperate to make this next-generation network technology a success.

Vision 2030: mmWave spectrum sets the stage for big benefits

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Thursday 30 Jun 2022 | Above 6 GHz | Global | Research Report |

Commercial 5G services are already here and the coming years will see launches all over the world. A new report looks at the estimated high-band spectrum needs in the 2025 -2030 time frame.