5G • Spectrum
Band n71
600 MHz US Digital Dividend Band
Sub-700 MHz FDD band (663-698 MHz UL / 617-652 MHz DL) delivering nationwide 5G coverage in North America.
Technical Explanation
Band n71 was repurposed from UHF broadcast television in the US broadcast incentive auction. It provides 35 MHz of paired low-band spectrum with phenomenal long-range propagation, powering nationwide standalone 5G coverage across millions of square miles.
Key Functions
- Operating frequency: 663-698 MHz UL, 617-652 MHz DL
- Ultra-low-band 600 MHz FDD spectrum with extreme geographic range
- Forms the nationwide 5G coverage foundation in the United States
Specifications
3GPP TS 38.101-1
Interfaces
Uu
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