5G • Spectrum
Band n20
800 MHz Digital Dividend FDD Band
European 800 MHz FDD band (832-862 MHz UL / 791-821 MHz DL) with inverted duplex direction.
Technical Explanation
Band n20 was created from the analog TV broadcast digital dividend in Europe. It features an inverted duplex arrangement (uplink higher in frequency than downlink) with 30 MHz of paired spectrum used for wide-area coverage.
Key Functions
- Operating frequency: 832-862 MHz UL, 791-821 MHz DL
- Inverted duplex FDD band used widely across Europe
- Provides wide-area macro coverage and deep rural reach
Specifications
3GPP TS 38.101-1
Interfaces
Uu
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