After the welcome meetings and the presentation of documents, debates begin to take over the conference venue. Regarding the 6 GHz band, some countries departed from the position of their regions. In the 2nd, it was the case of Mexico. The geopolitical crossovers and the first resolution: not allocating narrow band spectrum for IoT.

The first week of the World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) of the International Telecommunication Union concludes, with a jump in the intensity of the debates after the first days dedicated to more formal issues, such as protocol meetings and the presentation of documents.

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Globales · Spectrum16/12/2025

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The 7,125–8,400 MHz band is emerging as favorable due to its contiguity with the upper portion of the 6 GHz band. There is also interest in the 14.8–15.35 GHz block. Within Citel, eight administrations have developed preliminary positions and have called for the process to be concluded at the ITU. Discussions are also progressing on interference issues affecting D2D services over IMT.

Chile · Economy · Politics14/11/2025

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Brasil · Regulation · Operators11/11/2025

Court declares Oi bankrupt

This marks the end of the judicial reorganization process under bankruptcy proceedings. The key factor was the operator’s insolvency, with an “irreversible” state of unsustainability.

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Spectrum for verticals: Discontent persists, although timing could tip the balance in favor of the operator

Communication service providers are developing plans to meet market demand but warn about the limitations of the official proposal. Claro believes that private networks should be complemented with public ones, as their uses are different.

México · Regulation23/10/2025

New Telecommunications Regulatory Commission starts with several pending tasks

It must finalize the auction left pending to allocate spectrum to operators for the mass rollout of 5G. It also has on its agenda resolving disputes related to the designation of dominant operators in TV, mobile telephony, and interconnections between providers.

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Debate over 6 GHz band heats up first week of WRC-23

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Spectrum: The debate over 6G bands enters a decisive phase ahead of WRC-27

Presidential elections signal a second round

Voting takes place this Sunday the 16th. Ruling-party candidate Jeannette Jara leads the polls, but not by enough to avoid a runoff. The real fight is on the right, among three candidates. Polls suggest that whoever tops that group will win on December 14.

Court declares Oi bankrupt

This marks the end of the judicial reorganization process under bankruptcy proceedings. The key factor was the operator’s insolvency, with an “irreversible” state of unsustainability.

Spectrum for verticals: Discontent persists, although timing could tip the balance in favor of the operator

Communication service providers are developing plans to meet market demand but warn about the limitations of the official proposal. Claro believes that private networks should be complemented with public ones, as their uses are different.

New Telecommunications Regulatory Commission starts with several pending tasks

It must finalize the auction left pending to allocate spectrum to operators for the mass rollout of 5G. It also has on its agenda resolving disputes related to the designation of dominant operators in TV, mobile telephony, and interconnections between providers.

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