Spectrum Allocation by Country
Africa
Americas
North America
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 opposes 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 |
Canada
Bell 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 | 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 | Aquired 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 | |||
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. |
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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
1.9 GHz PCS | 2 | 2G | GSM/GPRS/EDGE | |
850 MHz CLR | 5 | |||
1.9 GHz PCS | 2 | 3G | UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+ | Fallback for Calls and HSPA+ data |
850 MHz CLR | 5 | |||
5 | 4G | LTE/LTE-A | ||
1.7 GHz AWS | 4/66 | |||
2.6 GHz 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+ | |
1.9 GHz 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 | |||
1.7/2.1 GHz AWS | 4/66 | |||
1.9 GHz PCS | 2 | |||
2.3 GHz WCS | 30 | |||
5.2 GHz UNII | 46 | Additional capacity in some areas. | ||
850 MHz CLR | n5 | 5G | NR | |
1.9 GHz PCS | n2 | Shared with 4G using DSS. | ||
3.7 GHz 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. | ||
1.7/2.1 GHz AWS | n66 | |||
n70 | ||||
3.5 GHz 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 | Licenses cover 100% of the continental US. |
T-Mobile U.S.
Frequency range | Band number | Generation | Protocol | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1.9 GHz PCS | 2 | 2G | GSM/GPRS/EDGE | |
3G | UMTS/HSPA/HSPA+/DC-HSPA+ | |||
1.7/2.1 GHz AWS | 4 | |||
600 MHz DD | 71 | 4G | LTE/LTE-A | Branded "Extended Range LTE". |
700 MHz Lower A/B/C, Upper C Blocks | 12 | Branded "Extended Range LTE". | ||
13 | Acquired from Sprint. Used in PR and USVI. | |||
850 MHz CLR | 5 | 10x10 block used in the Myrtle Beach, SC. | ||
1.7/2.1 GHz AWS | 4/66 | |||
1.9 GHz PCS | 2/25 | |||
2.5 GHz BRS/EBS | 41 | |||
3.5 GHz CBRS | 48 | Additional capacity in some areas. | ||
5.2 GHz UNII | 46 | |||
600 MHz DD | n71 | 5G | NR | Primary 5G band. Branded "5G Extended Range". |
1.7/2.1 GHz AWS | n66 | Refarmed from UMTS | ||
2.5 GHz BRS/EBS | n41 | Branded "5G Ultra Capacity" | ||
3.7 GHz 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 |
---|---|---|---|---|
850 MHz CLR | 0 | 2G/3G | CDMA | |
1.9 GHz PCS | 1 | |||
700 MHz Upper C Block | 13 | 4G | LTE/LTE-A | Primary LTE band |
850 MHz CLR | 5 | Shared with 5G using DSS. | ||
1.7/2.1 GHz AWS | 4/66 | |||
1.9 GHz PCS | 2 | |||
3.5 GHz CBRS | 48 | Additional capacity in some areas. | ||
5.2 GHz UNII | 46 | |||
850 MHz CLR | n5 | 5G | NR | Branded "5G Nationwide". Shared with 4G using DSS. |
1.7/2.1 GHz AWS | n66 | |||
1.9 GHz PCS | n2 | |||
3.7 GHz 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 |
South America
Asia
North Asia
Russia
Central Asia
Uzbekistan
Western Asia
Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
South Asia
Afganistan
Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
Southeast Asia
Indonesia
East Asia
China
Japan
South Korea
Taiwan
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
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
New Zealand
2degrees
Spark
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 |