Which 5G bands are mmWave?

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.

Millimeter wave (mmWave) communication systems have attracted significant interest regarding meeting the capacity requirements of the future 5G network. The mmWave systems have frequency ranges in between 30 and 300 GHz where a total of around 250 GHz bandwidths are available.

Most focus has been on the 3.5 GHz range (i.e. 3.3-3.8 GHz) to support initial 5G launches , followed by mmWave awards in the 26 GHz and 28 GHz bands.

28 GHz. As mentioned above, service providers are eager to access the extensive unallocated mmWave spectrum , and they will be key influencers for which frequencies will be used in the mmWave spectrum.