by Toby Youell
The premier mid-range global 5G band. Many countries plan to assign at least 300 MHz of spectrum in 3.3 - 3.8 GHz for 5G networks. In the short-run, usage is likely to be dominated by 4G for capacity constrained areas or FWA in rural areas. Read more...
by Toby Youell
A portion of this band is set to become a key 5G band in the USA, Japan, and possibly beyond. These frequencies are being explored in some countries as an extension of 4G/5G frequency bands from 3.3 – 3.8 GHz, sometimes to be made available on a shared and/or local basis. Read more...
by Toby Youell
5.1 - 5.9 GHz is key Wi-Fi band, which may be extended further at WRC-19. The band has also hosted unlicensed versions of LTE in recent years, and is poised to do the same for 5G NR. Above 5850 MHz the band is allocated for Intelligent Transport Services. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The first mmWave to be deployed for 5G services: 28 GHz has already been assigned in several major economies. Read more...
by Toby Youell
A 5G-only band that could form an attractive alternative or complement to the C-Band in Asia and the former Soviet Union. Its use in the West is limited by military and public safety considerations. Read more...
by Toby Youell
6 GHz is a promising 5G frequency, likely to be subject to a long fight between mobile and unlicensed communities, possibly culminating at WRC-23. This note also considers proposals for other 5G bands above 6 GHz and below 24 GHz. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The 31.8-33.4 GHz band, also referred to as 32 GHz, does not currently have a global mobile allocation. The band is up for discussion regarding its identification for 5G at WRC-19, but it seems very unlikely to gain support. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The frequencies around 40 GHz are second tier mmWave 5G bands, regarded as less of a priority than 26 or 28 GHz. The end of 2019 will see their consideration at WRC-19 and an auction in the USA. Read more...
by Toby Youell
A series of bands in this range will be considered for IMT at WRC-19. The only segment to attract significant interest is the 47.2 – 48.2 GHz band, which the FCC will sell at the end of 2019. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The mobile industry is promoting IMT identifications in 70 GHz band (66 – 71 GHz), but the unlicensed community wants to expand Wi-Gig usage into this range. Read more...