Low-band. Also known as the “coverage layer,” low-band refers to frequencies below 1 GHz used to roll out substantial 5G coverage as quickly as possible . One example is the 600 MHz spectrum deployed by T-Mobile nationwide.
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AT&T also has deployed 5G in about 20 cities using low-band spectrum in the 850 MHz band, according to FierceWireless. AT&T says its low-band 5G network provides broad coverage and the company is offering it to consumers. However, AT&T also has a high-band 5G offering, which it’s calling 5G+.
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Low-band 5G operates on some of the same frequencies as 4G, delivering slightly faster speeds—think 50–60 Mbps —over long distances. It will work best in rural areas where people are more spread out and you can provide service with a handful of cellular towers.
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