LTE B71 (600 MHz)
LTE Band 71, also known as the 600 MHz band, is an LTE frequency band that operates in the 600 MHz spectrum. Here is a summary of its key characteristics:
- Frequency Range: The uplink frequency range is 663-698 MHz, and the downlink frequency range is 617-652 MHz, with a total bandwidth of 35 MHz.
- Channel Bandwidths: The band supports channel sizes of 5, 10, 15, or 20 MHz.
- Duplex Mode: It operates in Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) mode, where the uplink and downlink frequencies are different.
- Usage: This band is primarily used for low-band LTE and 5G services, particularly in rural areas where coverage is limited. It is widely used by T-Mobile in the United States, where it is known as Band 71.
- Availability: The 600 MHz spectrum was made available by the FCC through the Forward Auction (1002) in 2017, repurposing legacy TV stations for LTE and broadband applications.
This band is significant for its ability to provide long-range coverage and is essential for T-Mobile's rural coverage expansion.
