Alias
E850 Upper

LTE Band 26, labelled as E850 Upper, operates within the extended 850 MHz spectrum. This band leverages frequencies that traditionally catered to 2G and 3G services, repurposing them for modern LTE deployments. With its positioning in the sub-1 GHz range, Band 26 offers significant coverage advantages, making it particularly valuable for vast areas and challenging terrains. While its primary use is seen in the United States and Australia, the benefits of Band 26's coverage capabilities have made it a subject of interest for spectrum planning in various other regions.

Technical Characteristics

Technology
4G LTE
Duplexing
FDD
Duplex Spacing
45 MHz
Channel Widths
0.2
,
1.4
,
3
,
5
,
10
,
15
Uplink Start
814 MHz
Uplink Stop
849 MHz
UL ARFCN Low
26690
UL ARFCN High
27039
Downlink Start
859 MHz
Downlink Stop
894 MHz
DL ARFCN Low
8690
DL ARFCN High
9039

Geographical Band Usage

Below is a geographical distribution of countries and networks using this 4G band. Data may change without notice.