Alias
700 a+

Operating in the 700 MHz range, Band 85, commonly referred to as the 700 A+ band, is an FDD LTE band tailored for North America. 3GPP ratified this band in Release 15.2, expanding the suite of bands available in the region. With the natural propagation characteristics inherent to the 700 MHz range, this band is advantageous for operators seeking extensive coverage, particularly beneficial in vast rural expanses and challenging terrains.

Technical Characteristics

Technology
4G LTE
Duplexing
FDD
Duplex Spacing
30 MHz
Channel Widths
5
,
10
Uplink Start
698 MHz
Uplink Stop
716 MHz
UL ARFCN Low
134002
UL ARFCN High
134181
Downlink Start
728 MHz
Downlink Stop
746 MHz
DL ARFCN Low
70366
DL ARFCN High
70545

Geographical Band Usage

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