The millimeter wave spectrum now available across 26GHz and 40GHz bands, Ofcom announced.
On March 13, Ofcom announced (opens in new tab) the availability of millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum across 26GHz and 40GHz bands for new mobile technologies such as 5G.
Ofcom has already auctioned several 5G-friendly mobile band bands between 700MHz & 3.8GHz for EE (BT), O2(VMO2), Vodafone, and Three UK. This is the exact same band that mobile operators have been using since the advent of 3G as well as 4G mobile network networks some years back.
The new mmWave spectrum could offer significant advantages, as it allows for high wireless data speeds and large data capacities. It could be utilized to enhance mobile services in the UK and introduce innovative new services.
