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Band n66

Extended AWS FDD Band

North American AWS band (1710-1780 MHz UL / 2110-2200 MHz DL) providing 70-90 MHz paired bandwidth.

Technical Explanation

Band n66 is a foundational mid-band FDD allocation in the Americas. It extends legacy AWS-1 (Band 4) with AWS-3 blocks, providing up to 40 MHz channel bandwidths for 5G Standalone and Non-Standalone networks.

Key Functions

  • Operating frequency: 1710-1780 MHz UL, 2110-2200 MHz DL
  • Extended AWS FDD band widely deployed in North America
  • Provides substantial mid-band FDD capacity and LTE anchor pairing
Specifications
3GPP TS 38.101-1
Interfaces
Uu

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