Company Newsroom Investors Sustainability Careers Menu Home About us Company Government relations Spectrum policy Spectrum policy Spectrum availability is a fundamental enabler of wireless communications. Nokia is engaged with regulators and industry partners to make harmonized spectrum available for cost-effective 5G deployments while protecting other services. Access to low, mid and high bands is needed in order to meet the 5G market demands and satisfy different use cases. Low bands such as 600 MHz and 700 MHz provide wide-area coverage and deep indoor penetration for wireless services. Mid bands such as 2.3 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 3.4-4.2 GHz and 6 GHz, provide both coverage and capacity, while the high frequency bands such as 26 GHz, 28 GHz, 40 GHz and 60 GHz offer extreme capacity at specific locations. Similarly, 5G should make use of licensed, shared and unlicensed spectrum to satisfy the growing data demands. Access to licensed spectrum for exclusive use is the priority to meet the expected demand from 5G networks, but shared and unlicensed spectrum should also be leveraged for the quick and wide adoption of 5G globally. Here are the key pillars of Nokia’s spectrum policy work Harmonized spectrum regulation Availability of harmonized bands in a timely manner is a prerequisite for mass deployments of wireless technologies. Flexible spectrum management Flexible spectrum management allows quicker adoption of new wireless technologies. Innovative spectrum management Innovation in spectrum management is key to enabling new uses of spectrum. Study: Europe needs to advance access to spectrum in the 26 GHz band On course to complete the 5G vision 5G at 3.5 GHz: The Global Opportunity Looking for faster #5G mmWave rollout? Find out how #IAB will help! See all of our social media Get the latest news from Nokia delivered straight to your inbox. Subscribe For business Networks and industry solutions Nokia OZO Licensing opportunities Partners and ecosystems For consumers Phones Laptops Smart TVs Streaming devices Home WiFi Headphones Smart lighting Innovation Nokia Bell Labs Innovation platform Open innovation ecosystem NGP Capital About us Company Newsroom Investors Sustainability Careers Compliance Contact and support Support Extranet access Developer resources and APIs Contact us © 2021 Nokia All rights reserved Cookies Privacy Inclusive terminology Modern slavery statement Terms We use cookies & similar technologies We use cookies and similar technologies to understand how you use our website, optimize its functionality, to create more valuable experiences for you, to keep our website secure and functional, and deliver content tailored to your interests. By clicking on Allow All button below, you consent to our use of cookies and similar technologies, as described in our Cookies and Similar Technologies Notice. Manage preferences Accept all