5G • Spectrum
Band n8
900 MHz GSM/UMTS FDD Band
Sub-1 GHz low-band FDD (880-915 MHz UL / 925-960 MHz DL) delivering rural macro and IoT coverage.
Technical Explanation
Band n8 is being refarmed globally from legacy 2G/3G into 5G NR. Its low frequency characteristics make it exceptional for rural highway corridors, maritime coastal links, and wide-area RedCap/IoT deployments.
Key Functions
- Operating frequency: 880-915 MHz UL, 925-960 MHz DL
- Delivers massive cell coverage radii up to 30 km
- Prime spectrum for rural coverage and low-power IoT networks
Specifications
3GPP TS 38.101-1
Interfaces
Uu
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