LTE Band 30, labeled as LTE WCS (Wireless Communications Service), occupies a distinct position in the spectrum portfolio. Operating in the 2.3 GHz range, this band was originally designed with a vision for mixed use, encompassing mobile communications and satellite-based services, among others.
AT&T in the United States stands out as the primary operator leveraging this band for LTE services. The choice to deploy on Band 30 stems from AT&T's strategic approach to bolstering its spectrum assets and ensuring more robust mobile broadband service in certain densely populated areas. A unique technical constraint associated with Band 30 is the prohibition of uplink transmission for user equipment (UE) with external vehicle-mounted antennas. This limitation stems from regulatory decisions made to prevent potential interference with adjacent bands and other services.
Technical Characteristics
Geographical Band Usage
Below is a geographical distribution of countries and networks using this 4G band. Data may change without notice.