5.388 The bands 1885-2025 MHz and 2110-2200 MHz are intended for use, on a worldwide basis, by administrations wishing to implement International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000). Such use does not preclude the use of these bands by other services to which they are allocated. The bands should be made available for IMT-2000 in accordance with Resolution 212 (Rev.WRC-07). (See also Resolution 223 (Rev.WRC-07).) (FCC)

5.388A In Regions 1 and 3, the bands 1885-1980 MHz, 2010-2025 MHz and 2110-2170 MHz and, in Region 2, the bands 1885-1980 MHz and 2110-2160 MHz may be used by high altitude platform stations as base stations to provide International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000), in accordance with Resolution 221 (Rev.WRC-07). Their use by IMT-2000 applications using high altitude platform stations as base stations does not preclude the use of these bands by any station in the services to which they are allocated and does not establish priority in the Radio Regulations. (FCC)

5.388B In Algeria, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Comoros, Côte d’Ivoire, China, Cuba, Djibouti, Egypt, United Arab Emirates, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, India, Iran (Islamic Republic of), Israel, the Libyan Arab Jamahiriya, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Mali, Morocco, Mauritania, Nigeria, Oman, Uganda, Qatar, the Syrian Arab Republic, Senegal, Singapore, Sudan, Tanzania, Chad, Togo, Tunisia, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe, for the purpose of protecting fixed and mobile services, including IMT-2000 mobile stations, in their territories from co-channel interference, a high altitude platform station (HAPS) operating as an IMT-2000 base station in neighbouring countries, in the bands referred to in No. 5.388A, shall not exceed a co-channel power flux-density of −127 dB(W/(m² · MHz)) at the Earth’s surface outside a country’s borders unless explicit agreement of the affected administration is provided at the time of the notification of HAPS.

5.389C The use of the bands 2010-2025 MHz and 2160-2170 MHz in Region 2 by the mobile satellite service is subject to coordination under No. 9.11A and to the provisions of Resolution 716 (Rev.WRC 2000). (WRC-07)

5.389E The use of the bands 2010-2025 MHz and 2160-2170 MHz by the mobile-satellite service in Region 2 shall not cause harmful interference to or constrain the development of the fixed and mobile services in Regions 1 and 3.

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DISH Network acquisition of TerreStar and DBSD satellite & ATC spectrum

DISH Network sought and received permission from the FCC to acquire mobile-satellite service spectrum previously used by two satellite networks, TerreStar-1 (111.0 deg WL GSO) and DBSD G1 (92.85 deg WL GSO). Both satellite networks included Ancillary Terrestrial Component (ATC) authorization, and DISH hopes to use the spectrum to build out an LTE network.

DBSD is ultimately owned by Pendrell Corporation, formerly ICO Global Communications. Its satellite license is under FCC callsign S2651. Its earth station licenses are under callsigns E080035, E080070, E070291, E070290, and E070272. ICO filed a final milestone certification with the FCC on May 12, 2008, in which it certified that its satellite was operational, and that it chose the paired 2010-2020 MHz (uplink) and 2180-2190 MHz (downlink) frequency block for its operations.

Terrestar's licenses are held by Gamma LLC, a subsidiary of DISH formed for the purpose of acquiring TerreStar's assets. TerreStar's satellite license is under FCC callsign S2633. Its earth station callsigns are E090061, E060430, and E070098. Terrestar uses the remaining 2000-2010 MHz (uplink) and 2190-2200 MHz (downlink) paired spectrum block.

Paired Frequency Bands
Paired Bands	Use	Service	Table
2000 - 2010 MHz	Satellite/ATC uplink spectrum (Terrestar)	Mobile-satellite	N
2190 - 2200 MHz	Satellite/ATC downlink spectrum (Terrestar)	Mobile-satellite (space-to-Earth)	N
2010 - 2020 MHz	Satellite/ATC uplink spectrum (DBSD)	Mobile-satellite	N
2180 - 2190 MHz	Satellite/ATC downlink spectrum (DBSD)	Mobile-satellite (space-to-Earth)	N

External Links:

FCC Public Notice for DISH acquisition of TerreStar and DBSD

ICO Files Final Milestone Certification with FCC

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Broadband Personal Communications Service (PCS)

The broadband PCS band was originally 1930-1990 MHz (base transmit) paired with 1850-1910 MHz (mobile transmit). The paired band was subdivided into six sub-bands, A-F.

The spectrum in the 1910-1930 MHz portion was dedicated to low-power unlicensed PCS applications. However, the 1910-1920 MHz portion has since been further divided into a "G block" portion at 1910-1915 MHz (paired with 1990-1995 MHz) that was given to Nextel in return for Nextel vacating some 800 MHz spectrum that caused interference to Public Safety; and a "H block" portion at 1915-1920 MHz (paired with 1995-2000 MHz) that comprises the Advanced Wireless Services-2 (AWS-2) block.

The block 1920-1930 MHz is reserved for Unlicensed PCS operation pursuant to Part 15 subpart D.

Paired Frequency Bands
Paired Bands	Use	Service	Table
1850 - 1865 MHz	PCS A block (mobile transmit)	Mobile	N
1930 - 1945 MHz	PCS A block (base transmit)	Mobile	N
1865 - 1870 MHz	PCS D block (mobile transmit)	Mobile	N
1945 - 1950 MHz	PCS D block (base transmit)	Mobile	N
1870 - 1885 MHz	PCS B block (mobile transmit)	Mobile	N
1950 - 1965 MHz	PCS B block (base transmit)	Mobile	N
1885 - 1890 MHz	PCS E block (mobile transmit)	Mobile	N
1965 - 1970 MHz	PCS E block (base transmit)	Mobile	N
1890 - 1895 MHz	PCS F block (mobile transmit)	Mobile	N
1970 - 1975 MHz	PCS F block (base transmit)	Mobile	N
1895 - 1910 MHz	PCS C block (mobile transmit)	Mobile	N
1975 - 1990 MHz	PCS C block (base transmit)	Mobile	N
1910 - 1915 MHz	PCS G block (mobile transmit) (Nextel only)	Mobile	N
1990 - 1995 MHz	PCS G block (base transmit) (Nextel only)	Mobile	N
1915 - 1920 MHz	PCS H block (mobile transmit) (also known as AWS-2)	Mobile	N
1995 - 2000 MHz	PCS H block (base transmit) (also known as AWS-2)	Mobile	N

Associated Files:

U.S. broadband PCS band plan (FCC).

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European Union 3G & 4G (LTE) Band

In November, 2012, the European Commission adopted new rules clearing the way for the frequency band 1920-1980 MHz, paired with 2110-2170 MHz, to be used for 4G (LTE) services, in addition to its existing designated use for 3G services.

Paired Frequency Bands
Paired Bands	Use	Service	Table
1920 - 1980 MHz	European Union 3G & 4G band	Mobile	-
2110 - 2170 MHz	European Union 3G & 4G band	Mobile	-

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1755 - 1850 MHz Band

Although heavily used for federal government operations, this band is on the short list for accommodating mobile broadband applications, either by sharing or by relocating federal systems. It would be a natural completion of spectrum at 1710-1755 (AWS-1) that has already been reallocated, and the existing 1850-1990 MHz PCS band.

NTIA has issued a report on the costs associated with moving federal systems out of this band. See the related documents list for a link to the document. The bottom line is that, as of 2012, it would cost about $18 billion and take 10 years to clear the band, according to NTIA.

The following historical material on the 1755-1850 MHz band is from Wireless Spectrum Finder by Benn Kobb, last published in 2001. Wireless Spectrum Finder is now (c) SpectrumWiki.com:

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International Mobile Telecommunications-2000 (IMT-2000) is a global personal communications service via terrestrial and satellite links (see 1850—1990 MHz). Among the spectrum identified for IMT-2000 by the World Radio Conference-2000 (WRC-2000) was 1710—1885 MHz.

This is a critical band in the defense infrastructure. Federal frequency assignments in 1755—1850 MHz are extensive and nationwide. Certain key sites will need special interference protection from prospective IMT-2000 deployments. In the FCC’s words, “potentially serious sharing problems” arise between IMT-2000 and federal systems in this band.

The Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN) Space-Ground Link Subsystem (SGLS) in 1761—1842 MHz (uplink) and 2200—2290 MHz (downlink) controls numerous defense and research satellites, including British and NATO systems and the Global Positioning System (GPS) as well as Space Shuttle functions.

U.S.-based SGLS primary stations are in Colorado and California, with tracking stations nationwide and at Diego Garcia, Greenland and the United Kingdom. SGLS also uses transportable stations, normally operated from military bases, to provide coverage for launch and orbit operations.

Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE, Army) and Digital Wideband Transmission System (DWTS, Navy) are microwave links for use in several bands including 1755—1850 MHz. Video teleconferencing, e-mail, telephone and Internet connectivity are among the services they provide.

Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) and Joint Tactical Combat Training Systems (JTCTS) use this spectrum to compute and transmit altitude, velocity, and weapons status in simulations. The JTCTS provides aircrew training using only links between aircraft, without the need for instrumented ground facilities.

Other defense uses in this part of the spectrum include tactical radio relay; television from aircraft-mounted cameras for remote piloting and monitoring of civil disturbances; wireless local area networks for combat troops; intrusion detection; dismounted soldier identification; and telecommand of robots.

Another interesting use of this spectrum is in control of precision weapons used against "high-value" and hardened enemy targets. Equipped with cameras or infrared sensors, GPS receivers, and wireless control links, the weapons are guided to the target by an officer watching on video.

Aerostat balloons used to detect low-flying aircraft in drug interdiction use voice and data links in this band. The Navy operates high-speed interceptor boats that transmit video in this band to nearby warships.

This is key government spectrum for non-defense, fixed microwave links. Among the fixed service users are the Department of Energy for control and sensing in electric utility operations; the Department of Justice and the Department of Treasury for linking law enforcement land mobile systems; and the Department of the Interior and the Department of Agriculture for forest and park management, and emergency communications in remote areas. The Army Corps of Engineers uses this band to control hydropower stations and provide flood control and maintenance communications at inland waterway facilities. The fixed-link portions of Coast Guard safety systems (see 154—156.2475 MHz) use this band. Many of these systems are being moved to higher bands.

IMT-2000 Issues

The incumbency and wide coverage areas of these federal operations, especially SGLS, MSE/DWTS, ACTS and fixed systems, greatly impacts the introduction of IMT-2000 into the 1700 MHz spectrum, particularly the 1805—1850 MHz segment.

A variety of techniques will be needed to prevent interaction between IMT-2000 and defense systems, including band segmenting, exploitation of antenna capabilities, siting of base stations, changes to power levels, possible “keep away” beacons, and cooperative scheduling of operations. Receivers already on satellites could face degradation from IMT-2000 transmitters as market penetration for the new service increases.

The need for these precautions will likely impact the revenues that IMT-2000 license auctions can generate. Government users who must relocate their stations will be entitled to compensation by new entrants.

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Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
1755 - 1850 MHz	1755-1850 MHz band	-	F

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NASA Deep Space Network (DSN)

According to NASA:

"The NASA Deep Space Network - or DSN - is an international network of antennas that supports interplanetary spacecraft missions and radio and radar astronomy observations for the exploration of the solar system and the universe. The network also supports selected Earth-orbiting missions.

"The DSN currently consists of three deep-space communications facilities placed approximately 120 degrees apart around the world: at Goldstone, in California's Mojave Desert; near Madrid, Spain; and near Canberra, Australia. This strategic placement permits constant observation of spacecraft as the Earth rotates, and helps to make the DSN the largest and most sensitive scientific telecommunications system in the world."

Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
25.5 - 27 GHz	DSN K-Band Downlink (from spacecraft less than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research	F

Paired Frequency Bands
Paired Bands	Use	Service	Table
2025 - 2110 MHz	DSN S-Band Uplink (to spacecraft less than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research	F
2200 - 2290 MHz	DSN S-Band Downlink (from spacecraft less than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research (space-to-Earth)	F
2110 - 2120 MHz	DSN S-Band Uplink (to spacecraft more than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research	F
2290 - 2300 MHz	DSN S-Band Downlink (from spacecraft more than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research (deep space)	F
7145 - 7190 MHz	DSN X-Band Uplink (to spacecraft more than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research	F
8400 - 8450 MHz	DSN X-Band Downlink (from spacecraft more than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research (deep space)	F
7190 - 7235 MHz	DSN X-Band Uplink (to spacecraft less than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research	F
8450 - 8500 MHz	DSN X-Band Downlink (from spacecraft less than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research (space-to-Earth)	F
31.8 - 32.3 GHz	DSN Ka-Band Downlink (from spacecraft more than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research (deep space)	F
34.2 - 34.7 GHz	DSN Ka-Band Uplink (to spacecraft more than 2 million km from Earth)	Space Research	F

External Links:

NASA Deep Space Network

NASA DSN Frequency and Channel Assignments (DSN 810-005 part 201)

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DISH AWS-4 Terrestrial Authority & FCC AWS-4 Report and Order

According to the FCC's AWS-4 Report and Order, released December 17, 2012:

In July 2010, the Commission issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to add Fixed and Mobile allocations to the 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz bands. The Commission adopted this proposal in April 2011, thereby establishing the predicate for more flexible use of the band for terrestrial mobile broadband services. The Commission also declared its intent to initiate a service rules rulemaking proceeding, stating that "having added co-primary Fixed and Mobile allocations to the 2 GHz band, we anticipate issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking on subjects raised in the 2010 MSS NOI, including possible service rule changes that could increase investment and utilization of the band in a manner that further serves the public interest." The Commission expected that this rulemaking would include an examination of the relationship of the 2 GHz band with neighboring bands.

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In 2011, DISH Network Corporation (DISH) acquired both TerreStar and DBSD out of bankruptcy, paying approximately $1.4 billion for each company. DISH filed applications with the Commission for approval to transfer control of the MSS licenses, including ATC authority, of each of TerreStar and DBSD to two separate subsidiary companies of DISH. At the same time, DBSD and TerreStar filed requests to modify their respective ATC authorities, including for a waiver of certain non-technical ATC rules, such as the integrated service and spare satellite rules, and of certain ATC technical rules. On March 2, 2012, the International Bureau granted the applications for transfer of control of the MSS licenses, including ATC authority, of DBSD and TerreStar to DISH. As a result, in New DBSD Satellite Services G.P., a wholly owned subsidiary of DISH, obtained control of the former DBSD MSS license, including ATC authority, and Gamma Acquisition L.L.C., also a wholly owned subsidiary of DISH, obtaining control of the former TerreStar MSS license, including ATC authority. In granting these applications, the International Bureau denied the non-technical rule waiver requests and deferred to the technical rule waivers to a rulemaking proceeding, stating that "[s]ince the release of the National Broadband Plan... the Commission has been clear about its intent to remove regulatory barriers in this band through a rulemaking to unleash more spectrum for mobile broadband."

In March 2012, the Commission adopted the AWS-4 NPRM, which consisted of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Notice of Inquiry. In the AWS-4 NPRM, the Commission proposed to increase the Nation’s supply of spectrum for mobile broadband by removing barriers to flexible use of spectrum currently assigned to the MSS. The Commission proposed terrestrial service rules for the 2 GHz band that would generally follow the Commission’s Part 27 flexible use rules, modified as necessary to account for issues unique to the particular spectrum bands. The proposed rules were designed to provide for flexible use of this spectrum, to encourage innovation and investment in mobile broadband, and to provide a stable regulatory environment in which broadband deployment could develop. The proposed rules also included aggressive build-out requirements and concomitant penalties for failure to build out designed to ensure timely deployment of wireless, terrestrial broadband in the band. Additionally, in the Notice of Inquiry, the Commission sought comment on potential ways to free up additional valuable spectrum to address the Nation’s growing demand for mobile broadband spectrum, including through examination of alternative band plans incorporating the Federal 1695-1710 MHz band.

In this AWS-4 Report and Order, we build on the Commission’s recent actions to increase the availability of spectrum by enabling terrestrial mobile broadband service in 40 megahertz of spectrum in the 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz spectrum bands. As explained below, we adopt AWS-4 terrestrial service, technical, and licensing rules that generally follow the Commission’s Part 27 flexible use rules, modified as necessary to account for issues unique to the AWS-4 bands. First, we establish 2000-2020 MHz paired with 2180-2200 MHz as the AWS-4 band plan.

Second, we adopt appropriate technical rules for operations in the AWS-4 band. This includes rules governing the relationship of the AWS-4 band to other bands. For example, as explained below, we require the licensees of AWS-4 operating authority to accept some limited interference from operations in the adjacent upper H block at 1995-2000 MHz, and impose more stringent out-of-band emission (OOBE) limits and power limits on these licensees to protect future operations in 1995-2000 MHz. With respect to adjacent operations at 2200 MHz, we permit operator-to-operator agreements to address concerns regarding interference and also establish default rules to protect against harmful interference. Further, we require licensees of AWS-4 authority to comply with the OOBE limits contained in a private agreement entered into with the Global Positioning Systems (GPS) industry.

Third, mindful that AWS-4 spectrum is now allocated on a co-primary basis for Mobile Satellite and for terrestrial Fixed and Mobile services and that MSS licensees already have authorizations to provide service in the band,64 we determine that the AWS-4 rules must provide for the protection of 2 GHz MSS systems from harmful interference caused by AWS-4 systems. In addition, consistent with our determination below to grant AWS-4 terrestrial operating authority to the incumbent 2 GHz MSS licensees, we propose to assign terrestrial rights by modifying the MSS operators’ licenses pursuant to Section 316 of the Communications Act.

Fourth, we adopt performance requirements for the AWS-4 spectrum. Specifically, licensees of AWS-4 operating authority will be subject to build-out requirements that require a licensee to provide terrestrial signal coverage and offer terrestrial service to at least 40 percent of its total terrestrial license areas’ population within four years, and to at least 70 percent of the population in each of its license areas within seven years, and will be subject to appropriate penalties if these benchmarks are not met.

Fifth, we adopt a variety of regulatory, licensing, operating, and relocation and cost sharing requirements for licensees of AWS-4 operating authority.

Sixth, we eliminate the ATC rules for the 2 GHz MSS band and propose to modify the 2 GHz MSS operators’ licenses to eliminate their ATC authority.

Seventh, consistent with the scope of the AWS-4 NPRM, we take no action on the Commission’s ATC rules for other MSS bands.

Paired Frequency Bands
Paired Bands	Use	Service	Table
2000 - 2020 MHz	AWS-4 Uplink	Mobile	N
2180 - 2200 MHz	AWS-4 Downlink	Mobile	N

External Links:

FCC AWS-4 Report and Order (FCC 12-151)

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Standard LTE Bands

The following bands have been defined by 3GPP as standard LTE bands for Frequency Division Duplex (FDD, where mobile and base stations transmit in separate bands) and Time Division Duplex (TDD, where mobiles and bases transmit and receive on the same frequency). These bands are defined in 3GPP TS 36.101 (link below).

Note that bands 15 & 16 and 30-32 are not defined, and the FDD band 29 is used for downlink-only for carrier aggregation, so it has no corresponding uplink band.

Uplinks refer to the frequencies used for handsets and other user devices to transmit to the base station, and downlinks refer to frequencies used by base stations to transmit to the user devices.

Paired Frequency Bands
Paired Bands	Use	Service	Table
452.5 - 457.5 MHz	LTE band 31 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
462.5 - 467.5 MHz	LTE band 31 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
699 - 716 MHz	LTE band 12 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
729 - 746 MHz	LTE band 12 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
703 - 748 MHz	LTE band 28 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
758 - 803 MHz	LTE band 28 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
704 - 716 MHz	LTE band 17 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
734 - 746 MHz	LTE band 17 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
746 - 756 MHz	LTE band 13 FDD downink	Mobile	-
777 - 787 MHz	LTE band 13 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
758 - 768 MHz	LTE band 14 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
788 - 798 MHz	LTE band 14 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
807 - 824 MHz	LTE band 27 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
852 - 869 MHz	LTE band 27 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
814 - 849 MHz	LTE band 26 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
859 - 894 MHz	LTE band 26 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
815 - 830 MHz	LTE band 18 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
860 - 875 MHz	LTE band 18 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
824 - 849 MHz	LTE band 5 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
869 - 894 MHz	LTE band 5 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
830 - 840 MHz	LTE band 6 FDD uplink ("band 6 is not applicable" according to the standard)	Mobile	-
875 - 885 MHz	LTE band 6 FDD downlink ("band 6 is not applicable" according to the standard)	Mobile	-
830 - 845 MHz	LTE band 19 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
875 - 890 MHz	LTE band 19 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
791 - 821 MHz	LTE band 20 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
832 - 862 MHz	LTE band 20 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
880 - 915 MHz	LTE band 8 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
925 - 960 MHz	LTE band 8 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
1427.9 - 1447.9 MHz	LTE band 11 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
1475.9 - 1495.9 MHz	LTE band 11 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
1447.9 - 1462.9 MHz	LTE band 21 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
1495.9 - 1510.9 MHz	LTE band 21 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
1525 - 1559 MHz	LTE band 24 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
1626.5 - 1660.5 MHz	LTE band 24 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
1710 - 1755 MHz	LTE band 4 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
2110 - 2155 MHz	LTE band 4 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
1710 - 1785 MHz	LTE band 3 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
1805 - 1880 MHz	LTE band 3 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
1710 - 1770 MHz	LTE band 10 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
2110 - 2170 MHz	LTE band 10 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
1749.9 - 1784.9 MHz	LTE band 9 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
1844.9 - 1879.9 MHz	LTE band 9 FDD downlink	-	-
1850 - 1910 MHz	LTE band 2 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
1930 - 1990 MHz	LTE band 2 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
1850 - 1915 MHz	LTE band 25 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
1930 - 1995 MHz	LTE band 25 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
1920 - 1980 MHz	LTE band 1 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
2110 - 2170 MHz	LTE band 1 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
2000 - 2020 MHz	LTE band 23 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
2180 - 2200 MHz	LTE band 23 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
2305 - 2315 MHz	LTE band 30 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
2350 - 2360 MHz	LTE band 30 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
2500 - 2570 MHz	LTE band 7 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
2620 - 2690 MHz	LTE band 7 FDD downlink	Mobile	-
3410 - 3490 MHz	LTE band 22 FDD uplink	Mobile	-
3510 - 3590 MHz	LTE band 22 FDD downlink	Mobile	-

Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
703 - 803 MHz	LTE band 44 TDD	Mobile	-
717 - 728 MHz	LTE band 29 FDD unpaired downlink (carrier aggregation use only)	Mobile	-
1850 - 1910 MHz	LTE band 35 TDD	Mobile	-
1880 - 1920 MHz	LTE band 39 TDD	Mobile	-
1900 - 1920 MHz	LTE band 33 TDD	Mobile	-
1910 - 1930 MHz	LTE band 37 TDD	Mobile	-
1930 - 1990 MHz	LTE band 36 TDD	Mobile	-
2010 - 2025 MHz	LTE band 34 TDD	Mobile	-
2300 - 2400 MHz	LTE band 40 TDD	Mobile	-
2496 - 2690 MHz	LTE band 41 TDD	Mobile	-
2570 - 2620 MHz	LTE band 38 TDD	Mobile	-
3400 - 3600 MHz	LTE band 42 TDD	Mobile	-
3600 - 3800 MHz	LTE band 43 TDD	Mobile	-

External Links:

3GPP TS 36.101 specification

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High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS)

The ITU has identified various bands for use by High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS), which are defined as "a station located on an object at an altitude of 20 to 50 km and at a specified, nominal, fixed point relative to the Earth."

One set of bands (47.2-47.5 and 47.9-48.2 GHz) is identified on a worldwide basis. The others apply regionally or in a subset of countries.

Although there was a flurry of activity related to HAPS beginning in the late 1990's, no HAPS systems were ever developed. As of 2015, there is renewed interest in HAPS for applications involving telecommunications from Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).

HAPS is declared as an application of the fixed service.

Paired Frequency Bands
Paired Bands	Use	Service	Table
6440 - 6520 MHz	HAPS-to-ground in 5 countries (per 5.457)	Fixed	-
6560 - 6640 MHz	Ground-to-HAPS in 5 countries (per 5.457)	Fixed	-
27.9 - 28.2 GHz	HAPS-to-ground in 23 countries (per 5.537A)	Fixed	-
31 - 31.3 GHz	Ground-to-HAPS in 23 countries (per 5.543A)	Fixed	-

Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
1885 - 1980 MHz	HAPS service links for IMT in Regions 1, 2, & 3 (per 5.388A)	Fixed	-
2010 - 2025 MHz	HAPS service links for IMT in Regions 1 & 3 (per 5.388A)	Fixed	-
2110 - 2160 MHz	HAPS service links for IMT in Regions 1, 2, & 3 (per 5.388A)	Fixed	-
2160 - 2170 MHz	HAPS service links for IMT in Region 2 (per 5.388A)	Fixed	-
47.2 - 47.5 GHz	HAPS (per 5.552A)	Fixed	-
47.9 - 48.2 GHz	HAPS (per 5.552A)	Fixed	-

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WRC-27 possible allocations for low-data rate NGSO MSS systems

WRC-27 agenda item 1.12:

to consider, based on the results of studies, possible allocations to the mobile-satellite service and possible regulatory actions in the frequency bands 1 427-1 432 MHz (space-to-Earth), 1 645.5-1 646.5 MHz (space-to-Earth) (Earth-to-space), 1 880-1 920 MHz (space-to-Earth) (Earth-to-space) and 2 010-2 025 MHz (space-to-Earth) (Earth-to-space) required for the future development of low-datarate non-geostationary mobile-satellite systems, in accordance with Resolution 252 (WRC-23)

Frequency Bands
Band	Use	Service	Table
1427 - 1432 MHz	WRC-27 possible allocations for low-data rate NGSO MSS systems	Mobile-satellite	-
1645.5 - 1646.5 MHz	WRC-27 possible allocations for low-data rate NGSO MSS systems	Mobile-satellite	-
1880 - 1920 MHz	WRC-27 possible allocations for low-data rate NGSO MSS systems	Mobile-satellite	-
2010 - 2025 MHz	WRC-27 possible allocations for low-data rate NGSO MSS systems	Mobile-satellite	-

External Links:

Resolution 252 (WRC-23)

WRC-27 agenda (see annex 1)

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Related Documents, Links, and Multimedia:

FCC Proceeding (2)

Supplemental Coverage from Space -- FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

The FCC proposes to add a footnote to several bands traditionally used for commercial wireless services to allow direct-to-handset satellite communications. The proposed footnote reads:

"NG33A The bands 614-652 MHz and 663-758 MHz, 775 MHz-788 MHz, and 805-806 MHz, 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz, 1850-1920 MHz and 1930-2000 MHz, and 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz are allocated to the mobile-satellite service (MSS) on a co-primary basis. MSS operations in these frequency bands are subject to the Commission’s rules for Supplemental Coverage from Space set forth in part 25 of this chapter."

Frequencies/Bands

614 - 652 MHz

663 - 758 MHz

775 - 788 MHz

805 - 806 MHz

824 - 849 MHz

869 - 894 MHz

1850 - 1920 MHz

1930 - 2000 MHz

2305 - 2320 MHz

2345 - 2360 MHz

Services

Mobile-satellite

Document type and status: FCC proceeding (Current)
Document date or date of hyperlink query: May 15, 2023
Fcc Docket(s): GN Docket No. 23-65; IB Docket No. 22-271

Supplemental Coverage from Space -- FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

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UTAM cessation notice

Occupancy Measurements (10)

Band Plan (2)

Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) Band Plan (Source: FCC)

FCC Broadband PCS Band Plan

Legislation (1)

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ntia_1755_1850_mhz_report_march2012

NTIA released this report on March 27, 2012 finding that 95 megahertz (MHz) of prime spectrum, the 1755-1850 MHz band, can be repurposed for wireless broadband use. While NTIA’s analysis of the federal agencies’ reports shows it is possible, there are several challenges that need to be met before making a formal recommendation to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Accordingly, in this report, NTIA proposes a new path forward for spectrum repurposing that relies on a combination of relocating federal users and sharing spectrum between federal agencies and commercial users. NTIA notes that spectrum sharing will be a vital component to satisfying the growing demand for spectrum, and federal and non-federal users will need to adopt innovative spectrum-sharing techniques to accommodate this demand. Reallocation of this spectrum would represent significant progress towards achieving President Obama’s goal to nearly double the amount of commercial spectrum available this decade. The President’s initiative will spur investment, economic growth, and job creation while supporting the growing demand by consumers and businesses for wireless broadband services.

Frequencies/Bands

1755 - 1850 MHz

Services

Fixed

Mobile

Document type and status: Other (Current)
Document date or date of hyperlink query: March 30, 2012

ntia_1755_1850_mhz_report_march2012

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Engineering Data

	Lower Frequency	Center Frequency	Upper Frequency
Frequency	1850 MHz	1937.5 MHz	2025 MHz
Wavelength	16.2 cm	15.5 cm	14.8 cm
Band designator(s)	UHF; L-band (IEEE)	UHF; L-band (IEEE)	UHF; S-band (IEEE)
Isotropic collecting area	20.9 cm²	19.1 cm²	17.4 cm²
Free space loss (1 m)	38.5 dB	38.2 dB	38.6 dB
Free space loss (1 km)	98.5 dB	98.2 dB	98.6 dB
Free space loss (10 km)	118.5 dB	118.2 dB	118.6 dB
Free space loss (100 km)	138.5 dB	138.2 dB	138.6 dB
Free space loss (1000 km)	158.5 dB	158.2 dB	158.6 dB
Free space loss (35,786 km = GEO orbit)	189.6 dB	189.3 dB	189.7 dB
Free space loss (378,370 km = Moon)	210.1 dB	209.8 dB	210.1 dB