Comprehensive Guide to LTE Frequency Bands in TDD and FDD : 1-12, 13-25, 33-43

LTE (Long Term Evolution) networks rely on specific frequency bands to deliver high speed mobile communication services worldwide. These bands are categorized based on their frequency ranges and are integral to ensuring efficient data transmission, coverage and connectivity. This guide explores LTE frequency bands 1-12, 13-25 and 33-43, detailing their spectrum ranges, uses, and significance in the telecom industry. These bands are used by LTE and LTE Advanced devices in FDD and TDD modes.

Paired LTE bands for FDD topology

Following table-1 mentions paired LTE bands used for FDD duplex topology. It mentions both UL (Uplink, from UE to eNB) and DL (Downlink, from eNB to UE) LTE frequency bands.

LTE Frequency Band UL Frequency Range(MHz) DL Frequency Range(MHz)
Band 1 1920-1980 2110-2170
Band 2 1850-1910 1930-1990
Band 3 1710-1785 1805-1880
Band 4 1710-1755 2110-2155
Band 5 824-849 869-894
Band 6 830-840 875-885
Band 7 2550-2570 2620-2690
Band 8 880-915 925-960
Band 9 1749.9-1784.9 1844.9-1879.9
Band 10 1710-1770 2110-2170
Band 11 1427.9-1447.9 1475.9-1495.9
Band 12 699-716 729-746
Band 13 777-787 746-756
Band 14 788-798 758-768
Band 15 Reserved Reserved
Band 16 Reserved Reserved
Band 17 704-716 734-746
Band 18 815-830 860-875
Band 19 830-845 875-890
Band 20 832-862 791-821
Band 21 1447.9-1462.9 1495.9-1510.9
Band 22 3410-3490 3510-3590
Band 23 2000-2020 2180-2200
Band 24 1626.5-1660.5 1525-1559
Band 25 1850-1915 1930-1995

Unpaired LTE frequency bands for TDD topology

Following table-2 mentions unpaired LTE frequency bands used for TDD duplex topology. It mentions both UL and DL combined LTE bands.


LTE Band UL/DL Frequency Range(MHz)
Band 33 1900-1920
Band 34 2010-2025
Band 35 1850-1910
Band 36 1930-1990
Band 37 1910-1930
Band 38 2570-2620
Band 39 1880-1920
Band 40 2300-2400
Band 41 2496-2690
Band 42 3400-3600
Band 43 3600-3800

Conclusion

Understanding LTE frequency bands is crucial for grasping how modern mobile networks function. Bands 1-12, 13-25, and 33-43 play distinct roles in supporting diverse applications like voice calls, video streaming and IoT connectivity. By leveraging these bands, telecom operators can provide seamless coverage and capacity, meeting the ever growing demand for mobile communication. Whether you're optimizing network performance or studying LTE technology, knowing these bands is a key step toward mastering mobile networking.

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