Wind - Italy

Wind Italy uses the GSM 900 MHz (E-GSM) frequency band. This deployment is part of the country's broader adoption of GSM technology, which began in the early 1990s with the introduction of the first GSM system. The GSM 900 MHz band is widely used in Italy and supports various mobile communication services.

Wind Italy uses the GSM 1800 MHz (DCS) frequency band. This band operates within the 1.8 GHz frequency range, with the uplink ranging from 1710–1785 MHz and the downlink ranging from 1805–1880 MHz. It was introduced in 1991 as an extension of the GSM standard and is primarily used in Europe. The GSM 1800 MHz band offers reduced signal interference and greater channel availability compared to the more crowded 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands used by GSM. It provides services such as voice communication, text messaging (SMS), and basic data communications, similar to GSM.

Wind Italy uses the UMTS B1 (2100 MHz) frequency band. This band is widely used for 3G services and is supported by various networks and devices. The duplex spacing for this band is 190 MHz, and the channel bandwidths can range from 5 to 20 MHz.

Wind Italy uses the UMTS B8 (900 MHz GSM) frequency band. This band is utilized for both GSM and UMTS services. The deployment of this band is part of Wind Italy's extensive network infrastructure, which includes 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G services.

Wind Italy uses LTE band B7 (2600 MHz) for its LTE network. The deployment of this band is not specified in the provided information.

Wind Italy uses the LTE B20 (800 MHz DD) frequency band. This band is known for its wide area coverage and deep penetration, making it suitable for regional and rural environments, as well as in-building coverage. It is also popular for IoT applications like eMTC (LTE Cat M1) and NB-IoT (LTE Cat NB1) due to its wide coverage characteristics. The 800 MHz band does not easily support Massive MIMO and beamforming technologies due to its large wavelength. It can be used as a single band or as part of a multi-band network, and it supports carrier aggregation with other bands to enhance bandwidth and performance.

Wind Italy uses LTE band B1 (2100 MHz) for its LTE network. The deployment of this frequency band was added to Wind Italy on August 4, 2024.

Wind Italy uses LTE Band 3 (1800 MHz +) for its mobile network. The deployment of this frequency band is not specified in the information provided.

Wind Italy uses LTE band B38 (TD 2600 MHz). It was deployed on August 4, 2024.

Wind Italy uses the 5G NR frequency band n78 (3500 MHz) for its 5G deployments. This band operates in the 3300 to 3800 MHz range and supports channel bandwidths from 10 to 100 MHz. The n78 band is designated for Time Division Duplexing (TDD) and is widely used due to its common availability and potential for high capacity throughput. Advanced technologies like massive MIMO, beam-forming, and beam-tracking help mitigate the limited range and building penetration issues associated with higher frequencies. The n78 band is particularly popular for its ability to support large channel widths, making it suitable for delivering high-capacity 5G services.

Wind Italy uses the frequency band 5G NR N258 (mmWave 26 GHz) for its 5G network. This band is intended for short-range transmission at high data rates and is part of the 24 to 29 GHz range, which is widely trialed and tested for 5G deployments. The 26 GHz band is being developed and is expected to provide additional capacity in 5G networks for enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) consumers in localized areas, as well as for fixed-wireless access (FWA) to deliver high-speed broadband into homes and offices. The deployment of this band is part of the broader strategy to enhance 5G capabilities, including high-capacity and low-latency connectivity, in specific locations such as airport terminals, train stations, shopping centers, offices, event locations, and tourist sites.