Spectrum 26 GHz

The 26 GHz band is intended for 5G as NR-band n258. It ranges from 24,250 to 27,500 MHz.

In the Frequency Usage Ordinance 2013 three subbands have been designated as ECS-bands and thus left to be managed by the regulatory authority:

• 24.3 GHz - 24.9 GHz (26 GHz, lower subband)
• 25.5 GHz - 25.9 GHz (26 GHz, middle subband)
• 26.5 GHz - 27.5 GHz (26 GHz, upper subband)
  

Currenty the procedure for 26 GHz and remaining frequencies of the 3600 MHz band ist being prepared.

In 2016 the RSPG identified the 26 GHz band as European 5G pioneer band. On April 24th, 2020 the European Commission decided on an implementing decision (EU) 2020/590) regarding the 26 GHz band.

The following graphic gives an overview of the frequency blocks: