Radio frequency bands below 6 GHz (6,000 MHz) . Prior to 2019, all radio frequency bands used for mobile phones were below 6 GHz.
Read moreWhat is 5G sub-6 and mmWave?
Sub-6GHz 5G is essential for blanket coverage and bandwidth, while mmWave offers higher speeds over shorter distances . As such, mmWave deployments are limited to short distances, such as a few streets, and areas that benefit most from extreme high bandwidth, such as stadiums and city centers.
Read moreWhat does 5G sub-6 mean?
Sub-6GHz 5G is faster than 4G , but it doesn’t offer the blazing-fast speeds that you can get with mmWave. Since it has a longer range and can better penetrate objects, it’s much more affordable for carriers to implement. It’s worth noting that mmWave 5G offers greater bandwidth, relieving network congestion.10 May 2021
Read moreHow many 5G bands are available?
For now, India has earmarked 3300-3600 MHZ bands for 5G. But Indian telcos telecom operators use spectrum in the 1800, 2100, 2300 MHz bands as well as those in the 800 and 900 Mhz bands to currently offer 4G.
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