Spectrum Navigator

Spectrum Navigator

Spectrum Navigator brings together GSMA Intelligence’s global spectrum data and insights in a single, interactive view. Track assignments, licences, pricing and license obligations across every country and operator all backed by GSMA Intelligence data and expert analysis.

Global spectrum tracking

200+
Countries and territories tracked
Low, Mid & High
Spectrum bands covered
News
Curated spectrum news and updates

What you can explore

Six interactive chapters take you from the global market picture down to individual licence blocks, with filters for date, band, lifecycle, region and operator throughout.

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Market view: See the global spectrum picture

  • National and regional assignments by frequency band, band group and network generation.
  • Country-wise spectrum holdings across low, mid and high band, benchmarked against regional averages.
  • Recent assignments: what was awarded, where and in which band over the last 12 months.
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Operator view: Benchmark any operator, anywhere

  • Side-by-side comparisons: total assigned spectrum, band-by-band portfolios, connections and population coverage by technology.
  • Operator deep dives with technology-wise portfolios and spectrum share by band group.
  • Assigned spectrum blocks down to duplex type and uplink/downlink frequency ranges.
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Assignment pipeline: Anticipate the next awards

  • Planned assignments mapped by region and listed by country, band and bandwidth.
  • Expected assignment type flagged for each entry: auction, administrative award or other mechanism.
  • Filter by band and region to build a forward view of upcoming auctions.
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License lifescycle: Stay ahead of expiries and obligations

  • Upcoming expiries mapped by quarter, with licence durations and extensions per operator and band.
  • Expiry categories highlight what falls due within one, two or more years.
  • Licence obligations by band and operator: coverage, quality of service, deployment and investment commitments.
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Satellite: Follow the satellite opportunity

  • Mobile satellite spectrum (MSS) assignments by country, player and band.
  • Telco–satellite NTN partnerships: live and planned networks tracked by satellite player.
  • Monitor the direct-to-device race across AST, Starlink, Lynk, SES/Intelsat and more.
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Pricing trends: Put a price on every megahertz

  • $/MHz/pop benchmarks by country, band and assignment year.
  • Price-to-revenue ratios to gauge affordability across markets.
  • Switch between historic, spot and PPP exchange-rate bases.

Why Spectrum Navigator matters

Built for spectrum strategy

Built for spectrum strategy

Designed for analysts, operators, regulators, investors and vendors who need a clear, data-driven view of how spectrum is assigned, priced and used worldwide.

Extends our data platform

Extends our data platform

Builds on the GSMA Intelligence data platform, turning thousands of licence records into interactive maps, tables and comparisons.

Designed for clarity and speed

Designed for clarity and speed

Interactive filters, drilldowns and regional splits help you identify trends, compare markets and extract insights in minutes.

Supports strategic planning and decision-making

Supports strategic planning and decision-making

Underpins auction planning, spectrum valuation, licence renewal strategy and policy analysis with trusted GSMA Intelligence data.

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