5G Americas Examines Mid Bands Suitable for 5G
A new paper by 5G Americas highlights the mid-range spectrum bands that could potentially be used to deliver 5G. The paper calls spectrum “the key ingredient for any wireless technology” but notes that “worryingly, there are currently no bands in…
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the spectrum pipeline” for the U.S. and identifying, allocating and repurposing spectrum is a multiyear process. “Massive” multiple-input and multiple-output, “adaptive antenna technology, and other spectral efficiency techniques continue to evolve to support operators with access to deliver a powerful 5G experience to its consumers nationwide,” the paper said: “Yet, technology alone is not enough to meet the consumer demand for higher speeds and enhanced user experiences.” The bands examined range from 1300-1350 MHz to 12.7-13.25 GHz. “It is essential to have a long-term spectrum pipeline to fuel growth in the 5G ecosystem, and this 5G Americas white paper is a good step toward understanding future potential mid-band spectrum opportunities,” said Karri Kuoppamaki, T-Mobile senior vice president-network technology development and strategy.