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Global update on
spectrum for 4G & 5G
<1GHz 3GHz 4GHz 5GHz 6GHz 24-30GHz 37-50GHz 64-71GHz >95GHz
3.1-3.45GHz 24.25-24.45GHz 37-37.6GHz
900MHz 2.5/2.6GHz 3.45-3.55GHz 3.7- 4.94- 24.75-25.25GHz 37.6-40GHz
600MHz (2x35MHz) (2x3MHz) (B41/n41) 3.55-3.7GHz 3.98GHz 4.99GHz 5.9–7.1GHz 27.5-28.35GHz 47.2-48.2GHz 57-64GHz 64-71GHz >95GHz
26.5-27.5GHz 37-37.6GHz
600MHz (2x35MHz) 3.475-3.65 GHz 3.65-4.0GHz 27.5-28.35GHz 37.6-40GHz 57-64GHz 64-71GHz
24.25-27.5GHz
700MHz 3.3–3.6GHz 27.5-29.5GHz 37-43.5GHz
New 5G band
Global snapshot of allocated/targeted 5G spectrum Licensed
Unlicensed / shared
5G is being designed for diverse spectrum types/bands
Existing band
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Standardized in 5G NR Release 16 — First global
cellular standard with both license-assisted and
standalone use of unlicensed spectrum
<1 GHz 1–7 GHz 24+ GHz
Low-bands (sub-1) Mid-bands (sub-7) High-bands (mmWave)
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The FCC is driving key spectrum initiatives to enable 5G
Across low-band, mid-band, and high-band including mmWave
• Successfully auctioned a portion of the 600 • Opened 150 MHz in 3.5 GHz band with • In 2016, FCC allocated 10.85 GHz in multiple
MHz band that generated $19.8B in proceeds 3-tier sharing with incumbents, PAL2, GAA3 mmWave bands4, 70% of newly opened spectrum is
after assignment phase shared or unlicensed
• In Sep 2019, FCC approved initial GAA deployments
• Includes 70 MHz (2 x 35 MHz) of licensed and in Sep. 2020, FCC completed PAL auction • In Nov 2017, FCC adopted second order allocating
spectrum and 14 MHz for unlicensed use 24.25-24.45, 24.75-25.25 GHz, and 47.2-48.2 GHz
• In Mar 2020, FCC allocated 3.7-4.0 GHz. Auction
• FCC allocated 2 x 3 MHz in 900 MHz for scheduled for Dec. 2020 • In Jun 2018, FCC proposed making 25.25-27.5 and
broadband, principally for utilities 42-42.5 GHz for flexible wireless use
• In Sep 2020, FCC adopted NPRM for 3.45-3.55 GHz
• Spectrum availability timing aligns with 5G and for 4.94-4.99 GHz. Auction of 3.45-3.55 GHz • FCC has held auctions in 28 & 24 GHz bands
targeted for Dec 2021
• In Mar 2020, FCC has completed the auction for
• NTIA and FCC are studying repurposing of 3.1-3.45 upper 37, 39, & 47 GHz bands
GHz for commercial use
• FCC is considering rules for 70/80/90 GHz, and FCC
has opened spectrum above 95 GHz
1 Citizen Broadband Radio Services; 2 Priority Access Licenses to be auctioned; 3 General Authorized Access; 4 FCC ruling FCC 16-89 on 7/14/2016 allocated 3.25 GHz of licensed spectrum and 7.6 GHz of shared/unlicensed spectrum. 4
Low-band: 600 MHz LTE initially deployed in areas
already clear of TV stations and is now being used for 5G
Meeting 5G timeline
653-657 MHz Completed auction in March 2017; process of clearing the
Licensed wireless mics spectrum & repacking TV stations to end in 39 months.
617 652 698 Process is on track.
MHz 35 MHz MHz 35 MHz MHz
(7 x 5 MHz blocks) (7 x 5 MHz blocks)
Ch. 37 Downlink Uplink 700 MHz UL Greater capacity and wider coverage
Low-band spectrum is optimized for long-range macro deployments
– optimal for connecting the wide-area IoT and more
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Mid-band: CBRS in use and FCC about to begin C-Band auction
Incumbents are protected
Tier 1
Navy radar
from interference from
Incumbents FSS RX2 PAL and GAA
WISP1 FCC optimized rules in
PAL has priority over GAA,
October 2018, allowed
Tier 2
PAL licensed via auction, 10 initial GAA deployments
Priority Access MHz blocks, up to 7
licenses in September 2019, and
Licenses (PAL) PAL auction completed
GAA can use any in August 2020
Tier 3 GAA spectrum not used, yields
General Authorized to PAL and incumbents
Access (GAA)
3550 3600 3650 3700 MHz
1 Wireless ISP transitioning from incumbent to PAL/GAA after 5 years; 2 Fixed satellite service – receiving only; 3) Citizen Broadband Radio Service (CBRS)
FCC to start C-Band auction (3700-3980 MHz — 280 MHz) in December 2020,
100 MHz to be clear by December 2021 and 180 MHz to be clear by December 2023
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6 GHz brings new unlicensed bandwidth for Wi-Fi and 5G
Standardized for 5G NR-U in the United States
AFC AFC
Standard power Standard power
Outdoor Outdoor + Indoor Outdoor + Indoor Outdoor + Indoor Indoor Outdoor + Indoor Indoor Power
+ Indoor
AFC= Automated frequency control, DFS= Dynamic Frequency Selection, LPI= Low power indoor 7
High-band: FCC rapidly bringing mmWave spectrum to market
FCC adopted second order allocating FCC announced first wave of FCC completed the largest
additional mmWave spectrum mmWave auctions mmWave auction
▪ 24.25–24.45 GHz, 24.75–25.25 GHz, and ▪ November 2018: 24 GHz and 28 GHz ▪ Successfully completed actions
47.2-48.2 GHz ▪ 2H2019: 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 47 GHz of 37 GHz, 39 GHz, and 47 GHz
FCC opened total of 10.85 GHz as FCC proposed making mmWave FCC announced procedures for
part of the Spectrum Frontiers Ruling spectrum for flexible deployment the largest mmWave auction
▪ Licensed: 27.5–28.35 GHz (2x425 MHz); ▪ 25.25–27.5 GHz and 42–42.5 GHz ▪ Auction started on Dec. 10th, 2019
37.6–38.6 GHz (5x200 MHz); 38.6-40 ▪ Included 37.6-38.6 GHz and 47.2-
GHz (7x200 MHz) 48.2 GHz across the US and some
▪ Shared/unlicensed: 37–37.6 GHz (3x200 licenses for 38.6-40 GHz
MHz); 64-71 GHz that expands the
existing 60 GHz band
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European Commission driving a Gigabit Society1
Deploying 5G across Europe by 2020 with pre-commercial trials starting in 2018
Pioneer spectrum bands for 5G (low: 700 MHz, mid: 3.4-3.8 GHz, high: 24.25-27.5 GHz)
• EC Mandate to CEPT focusing on 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz pioneering bands — completed in 2018
• Additional EC Mandate to CEPT on extended L band (1427 – 1518 MHz) — completed in 2018
• CEPT harmonization of the 26 GHz band ahead of WRC-19 — completed in June 2018
• EC working on binding decision for EU Member States — completed in Q1 2019
• 5G commercial services to use both 3.4–3.8 GHz and 26 GHz in Europe — targeting 2020
1 http://www.vodafone.com/content/dam/group/policy/downloads/Vodafone_Group_Call_for_the_Gigabit_SocietyFV.pdf; 2 Radio Spectrum Policy Group; 3: IoT, intelligent transportation, and others; 10
5G spectrum status dashboard in Europe
Commercial targets focusing on 3.4–3.8 GHz and/or 26 GHz
U.K. Status
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5G spectrum auctions in Europe — 3.4 to 3.8 GHz band
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5G spectrum auctions in Europe — 26 GHz band
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5G spectrum status in China, South Korea, and Japan
China Japan • In Apr’19, MIC assigned new 5G spectrum, 3.6-4.2
• MIIT officially allocated 700MHz (703-733/758-788MHz),
GHz, 4.4-4.9 GHz and 27-29.5 GHz, to four operators
3.3-3.6 GHz & 4.8-5.0 GHz as 5G bands; in addition, 2.6
GHz (Band n41) has been allowed for both 4G & 5G • All existing 4G spectrum bands, 700 MHz, 850 MHz,
deployments 900 MHz, 1.5 GHz, 1.8 GHz, 2.1 GHz (FDD), 2.5 GHz
and 3.5 GHz (TDD) are available for 5G NR
• Chinese government approved 5G technology R&D trial
deployment
frequencies usage in 24.75-27.5 GHz & 37-42.5 GHz
mmWave ranges in Jul’17 • Technical rules for private network bands in 2575-
2595 GHz (NSA anchor) and 28.2-28.3 GHz have also
• Chinese government supported global IMT identification in
been regulated. Additional private network bands in
5925-7125MHz, 24.75-27.5GHz, 40.5-43.5GHz and 66-
1.9 GHz (NSA anchor), 4.6–4.9 GHz and 28.3–29.1
71GHz frequency ranges in WRC19
GHz will be regulated in Q4’20
• MSIT has successfully completed 5G spectrum auction in • Technical rules for additional licensed spectrum (4.9-5
South Korea June 2018 for both sub-7 and mmWave, including 3.42–3.7 GHz, 26.6-27 GHz, 39.5–43.5 GHz) will be studied by
GHz and 26.5–28.9 GHz 2021
• The world first commercial 5G smartphone for sub-7 was • As per WRC-19 outcome, 7025–7125 MHz study will
launched in Apr’19. mmWave was commercially launched also be conducted
for smart factory in Jul’20
• Achieved over 7.9 million 5G subscribers as of Jul’20
• MSIT plans to allocate additional 5G spectrum in 2022-2023
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5G spectrum status in Oceania, South East Asia, and India
Australia • 3.4-3.7 GHz allocated and 5G has been commercially deployed Thailand • 2.5 GHz TDD spectrum allocated for 2 networks
• 3.7 – 4.2 GHz under consultation for 5G, FS, FSS deployment • 26 GHz spectrum allocated to 4 operators
• 26 GHz: spectrum allocation for 5G scheduled for March 2021 • 28 GHz spectrum being considered
• 26/28 GHz: apparatus licenses for local 5G + FWA to start 1Q21 • 5G commercially deployed
New Zealand • 3.5 GHz: 3400–3590 MHz and 3590 – 3800 MHz access until
Indonesia • All operators conducted 5G trials in 28 GHz
2022, longer term access to be provided prior to 2022 • Government plans to conduct trial in 3.5 GHz
• mmWave 26/28 GHz under consideration • Government announced that it will consult on 5G policy and sub 6
GHz, 26 GHz and finalize policy in 2020.
Hong Kong • 3.3, 3.5, 4.8 GHz: 5G Spectrum allocated
• 26/28 GHz: 3 operators awarded 400 MHz each, with 400 MHz Philippines
reserved for local licensing • 3.5 GHz band assigned
• 5G deployed commercially in Manila
• 5G commercially deployed from April 2020
• mmWave spectrum under consideration by Government
• Additional 4.9 GHz spectrum under consultation
• 3.3, 3.5 GHz: 5G spectrum allocated • Government has announced timeframe for planned
Taiwan
• 27.9 – 29.5 GHz: 5G spectrum allocated (27.0 – 27.9 GHz held for commercialization in 2020
Vietnam
future allocation) • 3.8 GHz and 4.8 GHz bands are under consultation
• 5G commercially deployed from July 2020 • 26/28 GHz in ongoing consultation process
• 4.9 GHz spectrum planned for localized networks • 5G trials underway by all 3 mobile network operators
Brazil1 Uruguay
Chile2 Brazil4
Mexico3 Chile
Peru2 Peru
Mexico
5G update in LATAM
Brazil has auction of 3.3-3.7 GHz & 26 GHz planned for Q1 2021 Chile started the auction process, expecting licenses should be
granted to operators by mid-2021 (3.3-3.4 GHz, 3.6-3.65 GHz,
25.9-27.5 GHz)
Mexico is evaluating 3.3-3.3 GHz, 3.6-3.8 GHz, 26 GHz for 5G
Dominican Republic is targeting to be the 2nd country in LATAM
Uruguay has very small 5G fixed/mobile deployments to auction 5G spectrum, which is planned for Jan. 2021
Peru will carry out public consultation of 3.5 GHz and 26 GHz Colombia is still under consultation process. Spectrum
bands by end of 2020, and auction is expected to start in first allocation is being planned in 2021 for 700 MHz, 1.9 GHz,
semester of 2021 2.5 GHz, and 3.5 GHz band 17
USA Brazil
• 3.5 GHz CBRS, exclusive & shared licenses, deployments in 2H19 • 3.7 – 3.8 GHz, under consideration
• 37 - 37.6 GHz shared spectrum/local licenses, under evaluation • 27.5 – 27.9 GHz, allocation completed
Europe
• 450/800/900 MHz (FDD)
• 1800/2100 MHz (FDD)
U.S. / Canada • 2600 MHz (FDD/TDD)
South Korea
• 600/700/850 MHz (FDD)
China • 850/900 MHz (FDD)
• 1700/1900 MHz (FDD)
• 1800/2100/2600 MHz (FDD)
• 2300/2600 MHz (FDD/TDD) • 800/1800/2100 MHz (FDD)
• 2500 MHz (TDD) • 1900/2300/2500/2600 MHz (TDD)
Japan
• 700/850/900 MHz (FDD)
• 1500/1800/2100 MHz (FDD)
• 2500/3500 MHz (TDD)
MENA
Latin America SE Asia
• 800/1800 MHz (FDD)
• 700 MHz (FDD)
• 2300 MHz (TDD) • 700/850/900 MHz (FDD)
• 1700/1800/1900 MHz (FDD) India
• 2600 MHz (FDD/TDD) • 1800/2100/2600 MHz (FDD)
• 2600 MHz (FDD/TDD) • 850/1800 MHz (FDD) • 2300 MHz (TDD)
• 2300 MHz (TDD)
Australia
• 700/850/900 MHz (FDD)
• 1800/2100/2600 MHz (FDD)
• 2300 MHz (TDD)
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