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...
by Toby Youell
A recent addition to the AWS group of 3G and 4G bands used in the Americas; allocated for mobile satellite services in most other countries. Concern about interference to nearby satellite frequencies was hopefully resolved at WRC-19. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Although it was one of the pioneer mobile bands, 450 MHz has not been widely used in the past twenty years. However, companies are now seeing potential in using both the 450 MHz and adjacent 400 MHz bands for niche use cases. 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
800 MHz is mostly used in ITU Region 1 for 4G as part of the digital dividend that came from the analogue television switch-off. It has limited use in other regions. Read more...