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
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
A 5G-only band that could form an attractive alternative or complement to the C-Band in Asia, Africa, and the former Soviet Union. Its use in the West is limited by military and public safety considerations. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The band is so far only licensed in two countries: the USA and Canada. Mexico and a growing number of other economies plan to award 600 MHz, but its long term prospects are intertwined with the future of terrestrial broadcasting. 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. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Momentum for this predominantly 4G/5G band continues to grow steadily. Both the US and China have awarded the band, while most of the world’s other big economies have advanced plans for the band. 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. WRC-19 saw all of the band identified for IMT. Read more...
by Toby Youell
WRC-19 agreed to identify the 45.5 – 47 GHz and 47.2 – 48.2 GHz bands for IMT, the latter is also being auctioned in the US. Read more...
by Toby Youell
GSM-based 2G services use 900 MHz across Europe, Africa, and Asia. The band is set to be refarmed for 4G and 5G services over the long-term. Read more...
by Toby Youell
1800 MHz is the world’s most popular 4G band, especially in Regions 1 and 3. Read more...