Wireless Spectrum (Frequency Bands)
Rfwel Wireless Device Research has provided this resource on popular worldwide frequency bands. Here, you'll find detailed specifications of each frequency band, and suitable antennas. This data serves as a valuable reference for professionals seeking insights into frequency allocation and antenna options.
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| Band | Band Name | Frequency (MHz) | Uplink (UL) or TDD Band or Range (MHz) | Downlink (DL) (MHz) | Bandwidth (DL/UL) | Popular Antennas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR n34 | --TDD (No DL)-- | |||||
| NR n38 | --TDD (No DL)-- | |||||
| NR n39 | --TDD (No DL)-- | |||||
| NR n40 | --TDD (No DL)-- | |||||
| NR n41 | TD 2500 | 2500 | 2496 - 2690 | --TDD (No DL)-- | 194 MHz | |
| NR n46 | TD Unlicensed For Licensed Assisted Access (LAA) | --TDD (No DL)-- | ||||
| NR n47 | TD 59001 | 5900 | 5855 - 5925 | --TDD (No DL)-- | 70 MHz | |
| NR n48 | CBRS | 3550 - 3700 | --TDD (No DL)-- | 150 MHz | ||
| NR n51 | --TDD (No DL)-- | |||||
| NR n66 | AWS-3 | 1700/2100 | 1710 - 1780 | 2110 - 2200 | 90/70 MHz | |
| NR n70 | AWS-4 | 1700/1900 | 1695 - 1710 | 1995 - 2020 | 25/15 MHz | |
| NR n71 | NR n71 | 600 | 663 - 698 | 617 - 652 | 35 MHz | |
| NR n75 | ||||||
| NR n76 | ||||||
| NR n77 | 3.7 GHz 5G band | 3700 - 39802 | --TDD (No DL)-- | 280 MHz | ||
| NR n78 | --TDD (No DL)-- | |||||
| NR n79 | --TDD (No DL)-- | |||||
| NR n80 | ||||||
| NR n81 | ||||||
| NR n82 | ||||||
| NR n83 | ||||||
| NR n84 | ||||||
| NR n86 | ||||||
| NR n257 | 28 GHz mmWave | 26500 - 29500 | --TDD (No DL)-- | 3 GHz | ||
| NR n258 | 26 GHz mmWave | 24250 - 27500 | --TDD (No DL)-- | 3.250 GHz | ||
| NR n259 | 41 GHz mmWave | 39500 - 43500 | --TDD (No DL)-- | NR n259 antennas | ||
| NR n260 | 39 GHz mmWave | 37000 - 40000 | --TDD (No DL)-- | 3 GHz | ||
| NR n261 | Subset of band n257 | 28000 | 27500 - 28350 | --TDD (No DL)-- | 850 MHz | |
| 11 GHz (Fixed Microwave) | 11 GHz Band | 11 GHz | 10700 - 11700 | --Variable UL/DL-- | Split 1 GHz | |
| 18 GHz (Fixed Microwave) | 18 GHz Band | 17.7-18.3, 19.3-19.7 GHz | ||||
| 23 GHz (Fixed Microwave) | 23 GHz Band | 21.2 - 23.6 GHz | ||||
| 60 GHz | 60 GHz Unlicensed (Subset of V-Band)3 | 60 GHz | 57050 - 71000 | --TDD (No DL)-- | 13.950 GHz | |
| 70 GHz (E-Band) | Lower E-Band | 71 - 76 GHz | 71000 - 76000 | --Variable UL/DL-- | Split 5 GHz | |
| 80 GHz (E-Band) | Upper E-Band | 81 - 86 GHz | 81000 - 86000 | --Variable UL/DL-- | Split 5 GHz | |
| 90 GHz | 90 GHz W-Band | 92 - 95 GHz | 92000 - 95000 | --Variable UL/DL-- | Split 3 GHz |
Footnotes:
Reserved for C-V2X service. There is no expected network deployment in this band. See 47 CFR §90 SubPart M.
C-Band 3.3-4.2 GHz restricted to 3.7-3.98 GHz in the U.S.
Although the 60 GHz band is global, the 57-71 GHz is U.S.-specific. Other jurisdictions have different ranges, typically up to 64 or 66 GHz.