Alias
L-Band

Designated as the "L-Band," the n74 band operates within the 1500 MHz spectrum and is available for use in 5G NR networks across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The band is adopted in line with the 3GPP Release 15.3 and is valuable for its balance of coverage and capacity, aiding in the delivery of high-speed mobile broadband services. The term "L-Band" refers to the 1 to 2 GHz portion of the electromagnetic spectrum and it gets its name from its historical use in long range radar.

Technical Characteristics

Technology
5G NR
Duplexing
FDD
Duplex Spacing
48 MHz
Channel Widths
5, 10, 15, 20
Uplink Start
1427 MHz
Uplink Stop
1470 MHz
UL ARFCN Low
285400
UL ARFCN High
294000
Downlink Start
1475 MHz
Downlink Stop
1518 MHz
DL ARFCN Low
295000
DL ARFCN High
303600

Geographical Band Usage

Below is a geographical distribution of countries and networks using this 5G band. Data may change without notice.