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Telecom Giants Push for 6GHz Spectrum Access in Europe

11/14/2025

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On November 12, 2025, in Brussels, telecom operators seek access to the upper 6GHz spectrum, backed by Radio Spectrum Policy Group.
Deutsche Telekom AG and Vodafone Group Plc lead, saying access is essential to match U.S. 6G progress.
The proposal would allocate 540 MHz to mobile operators and freeze 160 MHz for Wi-Fi until the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference, with European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations finalizing usage conditions.

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Story summary

On November 12, 2025, in Brussels, telecom operators seek access to the upper 6GHz spectrum, backed by Radio Spectrum Policy Group.
Deutsche Telekom AG and Vodafone Group Plc lead, saying access is essential to match U.S. 6G progress.
The proposal would allocate 540 MHz to mobile operators and freeze 160 MHz for Wi-Fi until the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference, with European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations finalizing usage conditions.