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5G Frequency Bands: Global Allocations for INDIA, USA, Europe, and More

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This page covers 5G frequency bands in India, USA, Europe, China, Japan, Korea, etc. It mentions 5G frequency bands in sub-6GHz and above 6 GHz. These 5G bands are used across the world for cellular and IoT applications. The frequencies used in 5G wireless technologies are categorized into three divisions:

  • Sub-1 GHz
  • 1-6 GHz
  • Above 6 GHz bands

Lower 5G Bands in sub 6GHz

Table 1 below lists country-wise 5G band allocations across the world. These are lower 5G frequency bands used below 6 GHz.

Country5G Bands
Europe3400 - 3800 MHz (for trial)
China3300 - 3600 MHz, 4400 - 4500 MHz, 4800 - 4990 MHz
Japan3600 - 4200 MHz, 4400 - 4900 MHz
Korea3400 - 3700 MHz
USA3100 - 3550 MHz, 3700 - 4200 MHz
INDIA3300 MHz and 3400 MHz
Ireland3.4 - 3.8 GHz
Spain3.6 - 3.8 GHz

5G bands in India are auctioned by the government for telecom carrier operators to acquire in order to provide service.

Higher 5G Frequency Bands in mmwave

Table 2 below lists country-wise 5G frequency band allocations across the world. These are higher 5G millimeter wave bands used above 6 GHz.

Country5G Frequency Bands
USA27.5 - 28.35 GHz, 37 - 40 GHz
Korea26.5 - 29.5 GHz
Japan27.5 - 28.28 GHz
China24.25 - 27.5 GHz, 37 - 43.5 GHz
Sweden26.5 - 27.5 GHz
EU24.25 - 27.5 GHz

At the time (i.e., 25th April 2017) when this page was written, trial and testing were in progress before the commercial roll out of 5G wireless technology. In addition to the above 5G bands, other frequencies in which 5G services will be provided include 600MHz, 700MHz, 800MHz, 900MHz, 1.5GHz, 2.1GHz, 2.3GHz, 2.6GHz, etc. These frequencies are used for various applications including home and industry automation, IoT (Internet of Things) etc.