by Toby Youell
A potential IMT identification in these bands was rejected at WRC-19, but they may be considered again in some form at WRC-27. Some countries are focussing regulatory efforts for the band on fixed links. Read more...
by Toby Youell
This Americas-only band is being refarmed from 2G/3G to 4G and 5G; it is better known as the Personal Communication Services (PCS) band. Read more...
by Toby Youell
The core 3G mobile band in most countries, the 2.1 GHz band may be refarmed to 4G in due course. Adjacent spectrum has become a battleground between the mobile and satellite industries but there is hope that this was resolved at WRC-19. 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 a key Wi-Fi band which was 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
Using spectrum above 90 GHz for mobile is in the experimental phase, perhaps for “6G”. There are no prospects for its immediate IMT identification. Read more...
by Toby Youell
Most 5G networks will use bands already available for 4G. WRC-19 is important in determining which new bands above 24 GHz will also be used for next generation services. Read more...
by Toby Youell
AWS-3 is a 3G and 4G mobile band that significantly expands the AWS group of bands that are used in the Americas. Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
Prospects for an IMT identification in this range are remote as industry stakeholders and administrations have shown little interest in the ITU candidate band of 81-86 GHz. What work is being done on developing 5G technology in this band is still largely experimental and many years away from being fully… Read more...
by Patrick Gahan
26 GHz and 28 GHz have emerged as the premier 5G bands in mmWave spectrum with the 26 GHz having the most global support. But differences over the protection conditions for earth observation satellites in the adjacent band will lead into great discussions at WRC-19. 28 GHz, however, is already being… Read more...