mmWave Frequency Bands: Q, U, V, E, W, F, D, and G

By RF Wireless Expert Team

Last Updated: August 25, 2026

This document outlines the various millimeter wave (mmWave) frequency bands, specifically the Q, U, V, E, W, F, D, and G bands.

mmWave refers to millimeter wave, a segment of the electromagnetic spectrum.

mmWave Frequency Bands

The following table summarizes the frequency ranges associated with each mmWave band:

Table-1: mmWave Frequency Bands (Millimeter Wave Bands)

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