Is there any commercial 5G mmWave Spectrum in Middle East?
December 5, 2019

As per GSA, In the Middle East and Africa the situation as below: 

  • Cyprus (Department of Electronic Communications)
    In August 2019, Cyprus launched a public consultation of the auction of spectrum for 5G in various bands, including 26 GHz (24250–27500 MHz nonpaired) with an auction to follow by March 2020.

  • Nigeria (Nigerian Communications Commission)
    Local press reports indicate that the NCC is looking to reserve spectrum at 26 GHz, 38 GHz and 42 GHz for 5G services.

  • Qatar (Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA))
    CRA is considering auctioning the 26 GHz band (26.5–27.5 GHz) for 5G mobile services.

  • UAE (Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA))
    TRA is considering deployment of 5G in various bands including 24.25–27.5 GHz and 40 GHz

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