5G Americas outlines a comprehensive strategic roadmap for the deployment of 5G-Advanced and anticipated 6G spectrum, addressing the need for additional spectrum to address evolving use cases beyond 2030. I’m dealing with it.
A recent white paper from 5G Americas emphasizes the importance of identifying new spectrum within the 3-15.35 GHz range, favoring frequencies below 10 GHz due to good propagation characteristics.
While the current 5G and 5G-Advanced standards support bands below 7.125 GHz and above 24 GHz, the upcoming 6G standard could operate in all these bands and also support the range from 7.125 GHz to 24 GHz. It is expected.
The 2023 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Radiocommunication Conference marks a pivotal moment by adopting a new agenda item focused on spectrum pipelines in the 4.4-15.35 GHz range for next-generation wireless technologies. I welcomed you.
This paper describes the deployment of 5G networks across lowband (below 1 GHz), midband (1-7 GHz), and highband (mmWave bands above 24 GHz). Mid-band spectrum is highlighted as the most desirable to achieve the best trade-off between capacity and coverage, especially for enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) services. Ongoing regulatory discussions are considered important for allocating new spectrum, which is essential for the expected rollout of new mobile networks by the end of the 2010s.
The following upper-midband ranges are recommended for consideration in 5G spectrum pipeline evolution:
3.1 to 3.3 GHz: Recommended in the US as suitable to provide the required coverage and capacity.
4.4 – 4.8 GHz: We recommend considering IMT in Regions 1 and 3 as it is better suited to provide the required capacity/coverage tradeoff.
7.125 GHz – 8.5 GHz: Recommended for IMT training in Regions 2 and 3.
7.125-7.25 GHz and 7.75-8.4 GHz are recommended when considering IMT in Region 1. Perfect for providing the required capacity/coverage trade-off.
12.7 GHz – 13.25 GHz: Recommended for US mobile services This is more difficult to get coverage than the lower end of the upper mid-band.
14.75 GHz – 15.35 GHz: We recommend learning IMT globally across all three ITU regions. This is more difficult to get coverage than the bottom end of the upper midband.
This white paper sheds light on the current state of available mid-band spectrum worldwide. According to a study by the Cellular Telephone Industry Association, the United States ranks 13th out of 15 major markets in terms of available licensed mid-band spectrum. While the US allocates 450 MHz in the 3-7 GHz range, other countries such as Japan, the UK, and China boast richer mid-band spectrum allocations, with China also occupying the top 6 GHz band for international mobile. I’m considering 700 MHz. Telecommunications (IMT).
The paper highlights the importance of high-band frequencies (mmWave) and notes that the United States currently leads in the allocation of high-band frequencies, facilitating the deployment of 5G mmWave services in multiple cities. I’m pointing it out. The Global System for Mobile Communications Association has launched a global accelerator initiative to further advance 5G mmWave technology, enable widespread connectivity, and support growing mobile data demands.
Additionally, this paper highlights the role of low-band spectrum in achieving optimal coverage and indoor penetration. The United States currently leads in allocated low-band spectrum compared to other global markets, and projections suggest that this lead will continue to grow over the next five years without additional efforts to develop new low-band spectrum. It has been suggested that maintaining it is a potential challenge.
