Importance of low band spectrum

  This page contains technical information about low band (below 1 GHz) spectrum. If you want to skip technical details and learn what difference LTE band 12 (700 MHz) makes to T-Mobile customers visit band 12 testimonials.


  1. Understanding Cell Spacing: Differences in Frequency Coverage and Other Factors
  2. Declaration of Mark McDiarmid, Vice President of Radio Network Engineering and Development, T-Mobile USA, Inc. submitted to the FCC on the topic of the 600 MHz spectrum auction rules and policies regarding mobile spectrum holdings.
  3. Filing of Neville Ray petitioning the FCC to reserve 40 MHz of 600 MHz spectrum for the carriers holding less 45 MHz of low band spectrum in a market.