Spectrum is the oxygen that is needed for 5G/IMT networks to develop, flourish and benefit society.
6 GHz is a crucial capacity resource for the future development of public mobile networks while
470-694 MHz is the cornerstone of digital equality and a driver of broad and affordable connectivity.

5G Connectivity for Everyone, The Role of Spectrum

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5G Connectivity for Everything and Everyone, The Role of 6 GHz and UHF

Two hybrid sessions were held on 1st March in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress 2023:

With 5G Mobile Broadband deployed at a rapid pace all around the world, 5G has the potential to dramatically drive economic growth, enhance consumers’ lives, transform numerous industry sectors, and influence our societies in a profound and fundamental way.

In preparation for the World Radio Conference 2023 (Dubai, 20th November – 15th December 2023) policymakers are confronted with important strategic decisions which will greatly impact the future development of 5G, with its ability to deliver value to society through affordable mobile broadband.

WRC-23 offers two key opportunities for additional low-band and mid-band spectrum for 5G: the opportunity to unleash 700 MHz of new mid-band spectrum in the upper 6 GHz band (6425 – 7125 MHz); as well as the opportunity to make available low-band spectrum in the 470 – 694 MHz range to connect the unconnected cost effectively.

These two sessions were designed to contribute to the intense debates surrounding these important bands that are taking place as the conference approaches. Leading policymakers and representatives from the mobile industry exchanged views on how to balance the growing demand for spectrum from different sectors; the importance of these ranges for affordable mobile broadband, digitalization and climate goals; on the status of the WRC-23 preparation in different countries and regions; and on the latest ecosystem developments.

5G Connectivity for Everything and Everyone, The Role of 6GHz and UHF

You can catch up on the Welcome & Introduction replay below.

The presentation from this session is available to view here

14:15 – 14:30
Welcome and introduction

Speakers

Ross Bateson

Special Advisor, Spectrum
GSMA

Stefan Zehle

CEO
Coleago Consulting

Session 1: 6 GHz (6425 - 7125 MHz)

1 March 2023 | 14:30 – 16:05 CET

You can catch up on Session 1: 6 GHz (6425 – 7125 MHz) replay below.

The presentations from this session are available to view here

Read the event summary here

Event Photos

14:30 – 15:00

Keynotes – What can 5G/IMT at 6 GHz bring to society?

Administrations’ decision making: status and key issues
Industry vision and updates
Fulfilling countries’ “Digital Agenda” with a balanced approach in the 6 GHz band (views from convergent MNOs)
Fulfilling countries’ environmental policy with 5G – digitalization of industries
Metaverse (XR) for consumers and enterprises and the role of mobile industry

15:00 – 16:00
Panel Discussion – Interactive Session

Status of discussions in each region
How to reach consensus – is any middle ground possible?

16:00 – 16:05
Closing – Wrap up

Key takeaways and next steps

Speakers

Luigi Ardito

Senior Director Government Affairs EMEA,
Qualcomm

Tariq Al Awadhi

Executive Director Spectrum Affairs
Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority - United Arab Emirates

Ulugbek Azimov

Deputy Director of Scientific research center SUE “UNICON.UZ”, Ministry of digital technologies,
Head of the Commission for the preparation for WRC-23 in Uzbekistan

Ross Bateson

Special Advisor, Spectrum
GSMA

Steve Blythe

VP of Group Spectrum Office
Orange

Ulrich Dropmann

Head of Standardization and Industry Environment
Nokia

Eric Fournier

Director for Spectrum Planning and International Affairs
ANFR - France

Alessandro Goia

Network Systems Manager & Technical Expert,
Vodafone

Abraham Oshadami

Head Spectrum Administration
Nigerian Communications Commission

Marcelo Rute

Director of Telecommunications Fund,
SUBTEL – Chile

Janette Stewart

Partner
Analysys Mason

Lunchakorn Wuttisittikulkij

Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering,
Chulalongkorn University - Thailand

Stefan Zehle

CEO
Coleago Consulting

Marcelo Rute

Director of Telecommunications Fund,
SUBTEL – Chile

Stefan Zehle

CEO
Coleago Consulting

Session 2: UHF (470 - 694 MHz)

1 March 2023 | 16:20 – 17:45 CET

You can catch up on Session 2: UHF (470 -694 MHz) replay below.

The presentations from this session are available to view here

Event Photos

16:20 – 16:50

Keynotes – What can 5G/IMT at 470-694 MHz bring to society?

Administrations’ decision making: status and key issues
Industry vision and updates

16:50 – 17:40
Panel Discussion – Interactive Session

Connecting the unconnected. Digital equality (fixed and mobile)
Fulfilling countries’ environmental policy with 5G, digitalization of rural areas

17:40 – 17:45
Closing – Wrap up

Key takeaways and next steps

Speakers

Tariq Al Awadhi

Executive Director Spectrum Affairs
Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority - United Arab Emirates

Mercedes Aramendia Falcao

President of the Regulatory Unit of Communication Services,
URSEC - Uruguay

Jan-Hendrik Jochum

VP Spectrum Policy & Projects
Deutsche Telekom

Sverker Magnusson

Head of Spectrum & Technology Regulation
Ericsson

Arturo Robles-Rovalo

Commissioner
Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones - Mexico

Roberto Rodriguez Dorrego

Head of Spectrum Strategy
Telefónica

Pasi Toivonen

Chief Specialist
Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (Traficom)

Jonas Wessel

Director Resource Management Department
The National Post and Telecom Agency (PTS), Sweden

Stefan Zehle

CEO
Coleago Consulting

Luiz Felippe Zoghbi

Spectrum Engagement Director GSMA

Co-Hosts

In cooperation with

Venue

Both sessions will take place in the Las Arenas meeting room at Hotel Porta Fira, which is located 200m away from Fira Gran. Europa Fira metro station is a 4 minute walk away.

Address:
Las Arenas Room, Hotel Porta Fira,
Pl. d’Europa, 45,
08908 L’Hospitalet de Llobregat,
Barcelona

Contact

For more information on any aspect of this event, please contact the team using the details below

Email: [email protected]