Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories!
C Band auction...
Currently, AFC is operational and authorized in the United States and Canada, while several other countries including are evaluating its feasibility
In April 2020, the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) made 1,200 megahertz of spectrum available in the 6 GHz band for unlicensed Wi-Fi...
For the Mid-Atlantic markets, UScellular deployed Samsung’s 5G Compact Macro, a 3GPP-based distributed architecture solution, to enable mmWave connectivity
Samsung Electronics announced that UScellular has expanded its 5G network capabilities in the Mid-Atlantic region using Samsung’s 5G solutions.
In a release, Samsung noted that the companies...
Singtel highlighted that the deployment of the 700 MHz spectrum allows connectivity signals to travel longer distances, ensuring consistent high-quality connections
Singaporean telco Singtel claimed to be the first telecom operator in Singapore to deploy the 700 MHz spectrum, further expanding its 5G coverage across...
New Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr is kicking off his tenure with a focus on spectrum, robocalls and emergency alerts.
In a blog post published Wednesday, Carr said that the FCC "will be laser focused on accelerating efforts that can get more spectrum...
TRAI suggested that spectrum in the 37-37.5 GHz and 37.5-40 GHz bands be included in the next spectrum auction
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued new recommendations for the auction of millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum for the provision of 5G services, proposing...
Currently, 5G connectivity is available in 779 out of 783 districts across India
5G services were launched across all states and union territories in India by October 2024, according to the Economic Survey 2025, released by the Indian government.
Currently, 5G connectivity is available in 779...
CTIA and some of its mobile-industry members continue to push policy messaging and commissioned studies claiming that the US has a significant “gap” in mid-band commercial spectrum compared to other countries, especially in China and Europe, which undermines US 5G and future 6G networks.
There...
The refarming of 687 megahertz spectrum brings the total available spectrum for Indian carriers to 1,587 megahertz
The Government of India has approved the refarming of 687 megahertz of spectrum from various ministries for the deployment of 5G and future 6G services, local press reported,...
Editor’s Note: RCR Wireless News goes all in for “Throwback Thursdays,” tapping into our archives to resuscitate the top headlines from the past. Fire up the time machine, put on those sepia-tinted shades, set the date for #TBT and enjoy the memories!
FCC spectrum auction...
Mexican regulator IFT was initially expecting to award 5G spectrum this month
The Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), Mexico’s telecoms regulator, has announced the cancellation of its planned 5G spectrum auction, originally scheduled for this month.
In a statement, the IFT said it had received a formal...
Verizon carried out this 5G trial with Samsung Electronics and MediaTek
Verizon, in collaboration with Samsung Electronics and MediaTek, has successfully achieved 5.5 Gbps download speeds in a controlled 5G lab environment, the carrier said in a release.
Using carrier aggregation, a method that combines multiple...
The average 5G download speed in major Korean cities was 1121.54Mbps, up from 1035.46Mbps the previous year
The 5G transmission speeds of South Korea's three leading mobile carriers improved by an average of 9.2% in 2024 compared to the previous year, significantly enhancing the quality...
The IFT-12 tender will allocate 2,223 blocks of radio spectrum across several frequency bands for 5G services
Mexico’s telecommunications watchdog Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) has announced the launch of the IFT-12 spectrum tender, a major step in the country’s efforts to expand 5G connectivity.
In...
As we march toward 2030, the relentless demand for wireless data is reshaping the landscape of connectivity. Meeting this demand requires a well-orchestrated strategy to secure new spectrum and optimize existing bands. The success of 6G, with commercial deployments expected to start around 2030,...
Broadcom says the 6 GHz band, which offers a total bandwidth of 1,200 MHz, is the ideal place for Wi-Fi’s expansion
It’s been nearly a year since December’s World Radio Conference (WRC-23), where claims of global consensus on mid-band spectrum harmonization were made. At the...
Part of the 37 GHz band was auctioned in 2019; another part is being explored for federal/non-federal spectrum sharing
The 37 GHz band represents a new opportunity to develop a spectrum-sharing model for federal and non-federal uses, according to a new report from the National...
Earlier this month, OFCA said it concluded the auction of 2.3 GHz and 850 MHz spectrum in the 6/7 GHz band
Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) announced the completion of the auction of the radio spectrum in the 6/7 GHz band.
The regulator...
The initiative will involve reallocating airwaves in 10 spectrum bands
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning to refarm over 1,100 megahertz of spectrum currently allocated to various ministries to support the rollout of advanced 5G and future 6G services.
According to a report by local...
BAI Communications (BAI) has announced its successful application to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for the provision of licenced spectrum for the 3.8 GHz band, complementing the company’s existing holding of mmWave spectrum. Securing up to 50MHz in major metropolitan and regional...
The local regulator said that 110 megahertz of repurposed 5G mobile spectrum was sold over a seven-day auction
The Hong Kong government recently secured HKD2.24 billion ($288 million) from its latest 5G spectrum auction, Hong Kong’s Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA) said in a...
As we advance toward 2030, the insatiable demand for wireless data continues to surge, underscoring the urgent need for a comprehensive strategy to secure additional spectrum and optimize existing bands. Ensuring the success of 6G hinges on the timely availability of sufficient spectrum. With...
Operators in Indian are asking the government to assign the 6 GHz band (6,425-7,125 MHz) for IMT or commercial mobile services in the domestic market
The Indian government needs to make available spectrum in the 6GHz band as soon as possible to support the growing...
Zain is in the process of launching 5G-Advanced technology in Saudi Arabia
Saudi telco Zain KSA has announced the acquisition of new spectrum in the 600 MHz band with the aim of boosting its 5G Standalone (5G SA) mobile services. The telco secured the new...
