1800 MHz oververview

The figure below shows the current utilization of the GSM 1800 frequency band:

 Remark: Mobilkom (MKA) now A1 Telekom

GSM1800 (ARFCN 512-885)

Frequency range: 1710-1785 MHz / 1805-1880 MHzUplink carrier frequency: Fu = 1710.2 MHz + (ARFCN - 512) * 0.2 MHzDownlink carrier frequency: Fd = Fu(ARFCN) + 95 MHz

On April 7, 2008, the European Commission published a decision and a recommendation regarding the operation of mobile communication services on aircraft (MCA services).

The Commission's decision defines the frequency-related technical requirements for the use of mobile telephones on aircraft. The recommendation defines rules for licensing.

Last update October 8, 2009