Spectrum Allocation by Country

Americas

North America

Canada

Bell Mobility

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
850 MHz CLR	5	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+	Network to be shut down by December 31, 2025.
1900 MHz PCS	2
600 MHz DD	71	4G	LTE	Owned by Telus
700 MHz Lower Blocks A/B/C/D/E, Upper Blocks C1-2	12/17/13/29
850 MHz CLR	5
1700 MHz AWS	4
1900 MHz PCS	2
2600 MHz IMT-E	7
1700 MHz AWS	n66	5G	NR
3500 MHz C-Band	n77			Spectrum acquired in 2021 auction.

Freedom Mobile

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Note(s)
1700 MHz AWS	4	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+	Main band for providing 3G UMTS Voice & Data services.
600 MHz E/F/G block DD	71	4G	LTE/LTE-A	Acquired in a 2019 auction.
700 MHz C block (upper)	13
1700 MHz AWS	4/66
2600 MHz IMT-E	7/38			Acquired band 38 in residual spectrum auction for LTE in select regions of Western Canada.

Rogers Wireless

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
850 MHz CLR	5	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE	Network to be shut down by December 31, 2021.
		3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+	Network to be shut down by December 31, 2025.
600 MHz DD	71	4G	LTE	Shared with 5G using DSS.
700 MHz Lower A/B/C	12/17
850 MHz Cellular	5
1700 MHz AWS	4/66
1900 MHz PCS	2/25
2600 MHz IMT-E	7
600 MHz DD	n71	5G	NR	Shared with 4G using DSS.
1700 MHz AWS	n66			Shared with 4G using DSS.
1900 MHz PCS	n2
2500 MHz BRS	n41
3500 MHz C-Band	n77			Acquired in 2021 auction.

Telus Mobility

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
850 MHz CLR	5	3G	UMTS/HSPA+	Network to be shut down by December 31, 2025.
1900 MHz PCS	2
600 MHz DD	71	4G	LTE
700 MHz Lower A/B/C/D/E, Upper C1-2	12/17/13/29
850 MHz CLR	5
1700 MHz AWS	4
1900 MHz PCS	2
2300 MHz WCS	30/40			Test network. Not accessible to Bell customers
2600 MHz IMT-E	7
5200 MHz UNII	46			Used for additional capacity
1700 MHz AWS	n66	5G	NR
3500 MHz C-Band	n77			Spectrum acquired in 2021 auction.

Caribbean

Bahamas

Aliv

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
1900 MHz PCS	2	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+	Fallback for Calls and HSPA+ data
850 MHz CLR	5
1900 MHz PCS	2	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1700 MHz AWS-1	4
850 MHz CLR	5
700 MHz Upper SMH Block C	13			Used for indoor coverage

BTC

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
850 MHz CLR	5	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
1900 MHz PCS	2	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+	Fallback for Calls and HSPA+ data
850 MHz CLR	5
1900 MHz PCS	2	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1700 MHz AWS-1	4
700 MHz Lower SMH Blocks B/C	12/17			Used for indoor coverage

Barbados

Barbados uses a mix of PCS and DCS and CLR and E-GSM.

Digicel

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
1800 MHz DCS	3	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
900 MHz E-GSM	8
2100 MHz IMT	1	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+	Fallback for Calls and HSPA+ data
900 MHz E-GSM	8
1900 MHz PCS	2	4G	LTE/LTE-A
700 MHz Lower SMH Blocks B/C	12/17			Used for indoor coverage

FLOW

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
1900 MHz PCS	2	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
	2	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+	Fallback for Calls and HSPA+ data
850 MHz CLR	5
1900 MHz PCS	2	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3			Used for additional capacity and LTE-A
850 MHz CLR	5			Used for indoor coverage

Jamaica

Digicel

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
900 MHz E-GSM	8	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE	Currently being retained for 2G customers
1900 MHz PCS	2	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+	Fallback for Calls and HSPA+ data
850 MHz CLR	5
1900 MHz PCS	2	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1700 MHz AWS-1	4			Used for additional capacity and LTE-A
700 MHz Lower SMH Blocks B/C	12/17			Used for indoor coverage

FLOW

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
1900 MHz PCS	2	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE	Currently being retained for 2G customers
	2	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+	Fallback for Calls and HSPA+ data
850 MHz CLR	5
1900 MHz PCS	2	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1700 MHz AWS-1	4			Used for additional capacity and LTE-A
700 MHz Lower SMH Block A	12			Used for indoor coverage

Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago uses the APT band plan for 700 MHz as opposed to the U.S. band plan.

bmobile

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
850 MHz CLR	5	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE	Currently being retained for 2G customers
1900 MHz PCS	2	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+	Fallback for Calls and HSPA+ data
850 MHz CLR	5
1900 MHz PCS	2	4G	LTE/LTE-A	Re-farmed from Decommissioning GSM 1900 network across the country
700 MHz APT	28			Used for indoor coverage and for LTE-A

Digicel

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
850 MHz CLR	5	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE	Currently being retained for 2G customers
1900 MHz PCS	2	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+	Fallback for Calls and HSPA+ data
850 MHz CLR	5
1900 MHz PCS	2	4G	LTE/LTE-A	Re-farmed from Decommissioning GSM 1900 network across the country
1700 MHz AWS-1	4			Used for additional capacity and LTE-A
700 MHz APT	28			Used for indoor coverage

Mexico

ALTÁN Redes

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
700 MHz APT	28	4G	LTE/LTE-A	National Wholesale Network. Owns entire 45x45 block.

AT&T Mexico

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
1700 MHz AWS	4	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
850 MHz CLR	5	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1700 MHz AWS	4
2600 MHz IMT-E	7/38

Telcel

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
1900 MHz PCS	2	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
850 MHz CLR	5
1900 MHz PCS	2	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+	Fallback for Calls and HSPA+ data
850 MHz CLR	5
	5	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1700 MHz AWS	4/66
2600 MHz IMT-E	7

United States

AT&T Mobility

Frequency Band	Band Number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
850 MHz CLR	5	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
1900 MHz PCS	2
700 MHz Lower B/C/D/E, Upper D Block	12/17	4G	LTE/LTE-A	Primary band for LTE
	14			Primary band for FirstNet.
	29			Supplemental downlink.
850 MHz CLR	5
1700 MHz AWS	4/66
1900 MHz PCS	2
2300 MHz WCS	30
5200 MHz UNII	46			Additional capacity in some areas.
850 MHz CLR	n5	5G	NR
1900 MHz PCS	n2			Shared with 4G using DSS.
3700 MHz C-Band	n77			Spectrum will be available for use starting December 2021.
24 GHz K-Band	n258			Spectrum acquired in 2019 auction.
28 GHz Ka-Band	n261			Only available in parts of select cities. Branded as "5G+"
39 GHz Ka-Band	n260			Only available in parts of select cities. Branded as "5G+"

Dish Wireless

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
600 MHz DD	n71	5G	NR	Licenses cover 100% of the continental US.
700 MHz Lower E Block	n29			Supplemental downlink.
850 MHz E-CLR	n26			Acquired from Sprint merger. To be sold to Dish per DOJ requirements.
1700 MHz AWS	n66
	n70
3500 MHz CBRS	n48			Licenses cover 100% of the continental US.
24 GHz K-Band	n258			Spectrum acquired in 2019 auction
28 GHz Ka-band	n261
47 GHz V-Band	n262			Spectrum acquired in 2020 auction.

GCI Wireless

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
1900 MHz PCS	2	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
850 MHz CLR	5
1900 MHz PCS	2	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
850 MHz CLR	5
700 MHz Lower SMH A Block	12	4G	LTE/LTE-A
850 MHz CLR	5/26
1900 MHz PCS	2/25
1700 MHz AWS	4/66
600 MHz DD	n71	5G	NR
24 GHz K-band	n258
39 GHz Ka-band	n260
47 GHz V-band	n262

T-Mobile U.S.

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
1900 MHz PCS	2	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
		3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
1700 MHz AWS	4
600 MHz DD	71	4G	LTE/LTE-A	Branded "Extended Range LTE".
700 MHz Lower A/B/C, Upper C Blocks	12
	13			Acquired from Sprint. Used in PR and USVI.
850 MHz CLR	5			10x10 block used in the Myrtle Beach, SC.
1700 MHz AWS	4/66
1900 MHz PCS	2/25
2500 MHz BRS/EBS	41
3500 MHz CBRS	48			Additional capacity in some areas.
5200 MHz UNII	46
600 MHz DD	n71	5G	NR	Primary 5G band. Branded "5G Extended Range".
1700 MHz AWS	n66			Refarmed from UMTS
2500 MHz BRS/EBS	n41			Branded "5G Ultra Capacity"
3700 MHz C-Band	n77			Spectrum will be available for use starting December 2023.
24 GHz K-Band	n258			Spectrum acquired in 2019 auction.
28 GHz Ka-Band	n261			Only available in parts of select cities. Branded "5G Ultra Capacity".
39 GHz Ka-Band	n260
47 GHz V-Band	n262			Spectrum acquired in 2020 auction.

Verizon Wireless

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
800 MHz CLR	0	2G/3G	CDMA
1900 MHz PCS	1
700 MHz Upper C Block	13	4G	LTE/LTE-A	Primary LTE band
850 MHz CLR	5			Shared with 5G using DSS.
1700 MHz AWS	4/66
1900 MHz PCS	2
3500 MHz CBRS	48			Additional capacity in some areas.
5200 MHz UNII	46
850 MHz CLR	n5	5G	NR	Branded "5G Nationwide". Shared with 4G using DSS.
1700 MHz AWS	n66
1900 MHz PCS	n2
3700 MHz C-Band	n77			Spectrum will be available for use starting December 2021.
28 GHz Ka-Band	n261			Only available in parts of select cities. Branded "5G Ultra Wideband".
39 GHz Ka-Band	n260

Asia

Western Asia

Saudi Arabia

Mobily

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
900 MHz E-GSM	8	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
2100 MHz IMT	1	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
900 MHz E-GSM	8
2100 MHz IMT	1	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3
800 MHz DD	20
2500 MHz BRS	41			Band 38 available via MFBI.
3500 MHz C-Band	n78	5G	NR

STC

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
900 MHz E-GSM	8	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
2100 MHz IMT	1	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
900 MHz E-GSM	8
2100 MHz IMT	1	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3
700 MHz APT	28
2300 MHz S-Band	40
3500 MHz C-Band	n78	5G	NR
28 GHz LMDS	n257

Zain

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
900 MHz E-GSM	8	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
2100 MHz IMT	1	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
900 MHz E-GSM	8
2100 MHz IMT	1	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3
900 MHz E-GSM	8
800 MHz DD	20
2500 MHz BRS	41			Band 38 available via MFBI.
	n41	5G	NR
3500 MHz C-Band	n78

United Arab Emirates

du

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
1800 MHz DCS	3	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
900 MHz E-GSM	8
2100 MHz IMT	1	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
900 MHz E-GSM	8
1800 MHz DCS	3	4G	LTE/LTE-A
800 MHz DD	20
3500 MHz C-Band	n78	5G	NR
26 GHz K-Band	n258

Etisalat

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
900 MHz E-GSM	8	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
2100 MHz IMT	1	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
900 MHz E-GSM	8
2100 MHz IMT	1	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3
900 MHz E-GSM	8
800 MHz DD	20
2500 MHz BRS	41
3500 MHz C-Band	n78	5G	NR

Europe

United Kingdom

3

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
2100 MHz IMT	1	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+
		4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3
800 MHz DD	20
700 MHz APT	28
1500 MHz L-Band	32
3500 MHz C-Band	n78	5G	NR

EE

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
1800 MHz DCS	3	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
2100 MHz IMT	1	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+
		4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3
2600 MHz IMT-E	7
800 MHz DD	20
5200 MHz U-NII	46			Used for additional capacity.
700 MHz APT	n28	5G	NR
3500 MHz C-Band	n78

O₂

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
900 MHz E-GSM	8	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
		3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+
2100 MHz IMT	1	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3
2600 MHz IMT-E	7
900 MHz E-GSM	8
800 MHz DD	20
2300 MHz S-Band	40
700 MHz APT	n28	5G	NR
3500 MHz C-Band	n78

Vodafone

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
1800 MHz DCS	3	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
900 MHz E-GSM	8
2100 MHz IMT	1	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
900 MHz E-GSM	8
2100 MHz IMT	1	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3
2600 MHz IMT-E	7/38
900 MHz E-GSM	8
800 MHz DD	20
1500 MHz L-Band	32
2100 MHz IMT	n1	5G	NR	Shared with 4G via DSS.
3500 MHz C-Band	n78

Oceania

Australia

Optus

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
2100 MHz IMT	1	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
900 MHz E-GSM	8
2100 MHz IMT	1	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3
2600 MHz IMT-E	7
900 MHz E-GSM	8
700 MHz APT	28
2300 MHz S-Band	40
2100 MHz IMT	n1	5G	NR
2300 MHz S-Band	n40
3500 MHz C-Band	n78
26 GHz K-Band	n258			Spectrum acquired at April 2021 auction

Telstra

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
850 MHz CLR	5	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
2100 MHz IMT	1	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3
2600 MHz IMT-E	7
900 MHz E-GSM	8
700 MHz APT	28
850 MHz CLR	n5	5G	NR
3500 MHz C-Band	n78
26 GHz K-Band	n258			Spectrum acquired at April 2021 auction

Vodafone

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
900 MHz E-GSM	8	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
2100 MHz IMT	1	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3
850 MHz CLR	5
2600 MHz IMT-E	7
900 MHz E-GSM	8
700 MHz APT	28
	n28	5G	NR
3500 MHz C-Band	n78
26 GHz K-Band	n258			Spectrum acquired at April 2021 auction

New Zealand

2degrees

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
2100 MHz IMT	1	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
900 MHz E-GSM	8
2100 MHz IMT	1	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3
900 MHz E-GSM	8
700 MHz APT	28
3500 MHz C-Band	n78	5G	NR

Spark

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
850 MHz CLR	5	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
2100 MHz IMT	1	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3
2600 MHz IMT-E	7
700 MHz APT	28
2300 MHz S-Band	40
3500 MHz C-Band	n78	5G	NR

Vodafone

Frequency range	Band number	Generation	Protocol	Notes
1800 MHz DCS	3	2G	GSM/GPRS/EDGE
900 MHz E-GSM	8
2100 MHz IMT	1	3G	UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+
900 MHz E-GSM	8
2100 MHz IMT	1	4G	LTE/LTE-A
1800 MHz DCS	3
2600 MHz IMT-E	7
900 MHz E-GSM	8
700 MHz APT	28
3500 MHz C-Band	n78	5G	NR