Chapter 3: Spectrum for 5G
Abstract
This chapter explains how spectrum for mobile system is identified and what parts of the spectrum that is identified for IMT systems at the previous WRC meetings. Focus is on the new bands for NR identified at the recent WRC’19 and the coming WRC’23. A detailed description of all frequency bands specified for NR is given.
Keywords
Spectrum; Frequency bands; Operating bands; Regulation; WRC
3.1: Spectrum for Mobile Systems
Historically, the bands for the first and second generation of mobile services were assigned at frequencies around 800–900 MHz, but also in a few lower and higher bands. When 3G (IMT-2000) was rolled out, focus was on the 2 GHz band and with the continued expansion of IMT services ...
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