Alias
US 700 Lower A, B, C
LTE FDD
Band 12, also known as the 700 MHz band, is a frequency band used for 4G LTE wireless communications. This band is particularly important for its excellent propagation characteristics, which allow signals to travel further distances and penetrate buildings more effectively compared to higher frequency bands. LTE FDD Band 12 operates in the frequency range of 698 MHz to 746 MHz. The band is divided into two parts: the uplink, which is the frequency range used to send data from the mobile device to the network, and the downlink, which is the frequency range used to send data from the network to the mobile device. The uplink operates in the 698 MHz to 716 MHz range, and the downlink operates in the 728 MHz to 746 MHz range. This band is mainly used in the United States, where it has been adopted by several major carriers to improve their 4G LTE coverage. It is also used in other regions, including parts of Central and South America.Technical Characteristics
Uplink Start
698 MHz
Uplink Stop
716 MHz
UL ARFCN Low
23010
UL ARFCN High
23179
Downlink Start
728 MHz
Downlink Stop
746 MHz
DL ARFCN Low
5010
DL ARFCN High
5179
Geographical Band Usage
Below is a geographical distribution of countries and networks using this 4G band. Data may change without notice.