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5G NR Band n78 (3.5 GHz)

5G primary mid-band coverage · Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) · Urban/suburban 5G

Frequency Range3300–3800 MHz
Wavelength7.9–9.1 cm
ITU / Standard—

Applications

  • →5G primary mid-band coverage
  • →Fixed Wireless Access (FWA)
  • →Urban/suburban 5G
  • →Enterprise private 5G networks

Propagation Characteristics

TDD band. Primary global 5G mid-band. Balanced range and capacity. Typical cell range: 0.5–2 km urban. Peak DL: 2+ Gbps with massive MIMO.

Regulatory Notes

3GPP Release 15+. Primary 5G band globally (EU, Asia, Australia). Not used in US (uses n77). 100 MHz channels typical.

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