MmWave is just part of the 5G picture, but carriers are particularly fond of talking about it because it allows for extremely high bandwidth and shows off the most impressive data speed figures . The objective with mmWave is to increase the data bandwidth available over smaller, densely populated areas.
Read moreWhat spectrum is mmWave?
Millimeter wave (MM wave), also known as millimeter band, is the band of spectrum with wavelengths between 10 millimeters (30 GHz) and 1 millimeter (300 GHz) . It is also known as the extremely high frequency (EHF) band by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Read moreIs mmWave 5G available in UK?
This simply isn’t true – mmWave technology is not currently used in the UK . In the UK, 5G networks use the spectrum in the 3.4-3.8GHz band, and at 700MHz, which is similar to digital television signals.
Read moreWhat is the 5G mmWave spectrum?
5G high bands (mmWave, also referred to as FR2) are found in the range of 24GHz to 40GHz . They deliver large quantities of spectrum and capacity over the shortest distances. They also use massive MIMO to expand capacity and extend coverage.
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