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GSMA report indicates 6G networks will require increased mid-band spectrum.

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Next-generation 6G networks will require up to three times more mid-band spectrum than typically available today, according to a GSMA analysis. This demand arises from increasing data consumption, AI-driven services, and the expansion of digital applications.

A report titled Vision 2040: Spectrum for the Future of Mobile Connectivity outlines a need for a global average of 2–3 GHz of mid-band spectrum per country by 2035–2040 to serve urban areas with high mobile traffic. Countries with greater demand may need between 2.5–4 GHz.

This study serves as a critical resource for regulators and policymakers as the mobile industry prepares for large-scale 6G deployments anticipated to begin around 2030. Government action is particularly timely as negotiations for future mobile bands are set to take place at the WRC-27 conference held by the International Telecommunication Union.

The report emphasizes the urgency for countries to secure adequate spectrum for 6G to prevent slower speeds and rising congestion, which could hinder economic opportunities throughout the decade. A lack of proactive planning may result in diminished connectivity for consumers, challenges for businesses adopting new technologies, and a decline in competitiveness within national digital economies.

John Giusti, Chief Regulatory Officer at GSMA, said, “This study shows that the 6G era will require three times more mid-band spectrum than is available today. Satisfying these spectrum requirements will support robust and sustainable connectivity, deliver digital ambitions and help economies grow.”

The study also forecasts over 5 billion 6G connections by 2040, alongside approximately 2 billion 4G and 3 billion 5G connections still operational. Global mobile traffic is projected to reach 3,900 exabytes per month by that year.

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