Spectrum 3600 MHz

The spectrum in the 3600 MHz band was auctioned in spring 2019 on the basis of regional usage rights.Regional remaining spectrum was actioned in spring 2024.

In the year 2020 the usage rights were adjusted in accordance with changed Union law (Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/235).

Open Data regarding this frequency band can be found here.

The 3600 MHz is mainly used for 5G (NR band n78). It can also be used for LTE ( bands 42 and 43). 

The following figure shows the current usage of the band:

Current usage 3600 MHz
3600 MHz band © CC BY 4.0

The regions of the procedure 2019 are depicted below:

Regions 3600 MHz
Regions 3600 MHz © CC BY 4.0, basemap.at

Historic assignments

Previously, in 2004 (F5/04), 2008 (F1/08), 2009 (F1/09), 2013 (F1/13) and 2014 (F3/13) the band 3410–3494/3510–3594 MHz was assigned for now expired usage rights. These usage rights were on a regional basis (Regions until Dec 31st, 2019).

An overview regarding procedures for this frequency band can be found here.

Last update: Jan 31, 2023