Spectrum Positions: 4400MHz – 5000MHz – September 2021

Spectrum Positions: 4400MHz – 5000MHz – September 2021

Introduction
Spectrum in the 4400-5000 MHz range is of interest for mobile services, and although the market is at an early stage, an increasing number of countries are considering this spectrum for IMT. Sub-bands in the 4400-5000 MHz range have coprimary mobile allocation. At WRC-19 over 40 countries identified some or all of the spectrum in this range for IMT. A few countries have assigned spectrum in this range already.

The charts in this document show GSA’s current understanding of the state of mobile operator licensing around the world at 4400 MHz to 5000 MHz.

The following definitions are used:

·       Considering/consulting on options: In the early stages of deciding if, what and when to make spectrum in this range available.

·       Planned assignment: A definite decision has been made to assign spectrum in this range. Now in the assignment preparation stage, which can include further consultations on which specific blocks within the range to assign, finalising the band plan, how to assign, details of the assignment process, price setting etc.

·       Assigned: used where spectrum has been assigned nationwide or regionally, with individual licensing for public mobile or FWA networks.

·       Identified for IMT:  Spectrum in this range has been identified for use for IMT services.

·       Temporarily assigned to test/trial: Spectrum has been temporarily assigned for the purpose of running tests and/or trails.

·       Precise range to be confirmed: activity or assignments are known, but the exact spectrum ranges concerned are to be clarified.

Spectrum Positions: 4400MHz – 5000MHz – September 2021

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