n5 (850 MHz)

A Frequency Division Duplexing (FDDFDD: A communication technology that uses separate frequency bands for transmitting and receiving operations. This technique enables simultaneous bi-directional communication by allocating one frequency band for upstream (transmission from the user equipment to the base station) and another distinct…) band that is used in 5G New Radio (NR) networks, the n5 band has a central frequency around 850 MHz. This spectrum, originally used for 2G GSM and 3G UMTS3G UMTS: UMTS is an umbrella term for the third generation radio technologies developed by the 3GPP. UMTS specifies a complete network system, for which the radio access component, known as UTRAN, uses WCDMA technology to offer greater spectral efficiency and bandwidth to mobile network…, has been repurposed for 5G implementation in several regions, notably TelstraTelstra: Telstra Group Limited, Australia's largest telecommunications company by market share, has a significant history in the country. Tracing its roots back to the Postmaster-General's Department established in 1901, Telstra underwent several transformations before becoming the entity it is today. The… began refarming its 3G 850 MHz service into an NR850 service in 2023. Its lower frequency allows for better signal penetration and wider coverage, making it ideal for suburban and rural areas where population density is lower.