The GSMA has been a fierce critic of plans by some regulators to earmark spectrum for industrial services or private networks. Some markets, such as Germany, the UK and The Netherlands, aim to amplify the economic impact of 5G by ensuring key industries can deploy and optimize it in the way they require. But the GSMA argues that this could fragment the spectrum and make it less usable, and that flexible platforms and network slicing are the way for MNOs to support enterprises’ diverse needs most effectively. In its latest paper on the subject, the operators’ trade association warned that setting aside 5G spectrum for private use would risk slowing MNO deployments, and reducing coverage and performance. Private allocations might…