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Future of 5G at risk without 6 GHz spectrum - GSMA

Monday 17 May 2021 | 14:30 CET | News
The GSMA has issued a new call for governments to allocate 6 GHz spectrum to 5G mobile services, warning that the future of the mobile technology will be at risk if sufficient capacity is not made available in the band. "The 6 GHz band is essential not only for mobile network operators to provide enhanced affordable connectivity for greater social inclusion, but also to deliver the data speeds and capacity needed for smart cities, transport and factories," said the mobile industry body, adding that 5G networks will require an estimated 2 GHz of mid-band spectrum over the next decade to

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