Today, the European Union committed officially the 26GHz band for the upcoming 5G services throughout its territory, paving the way for the use of the millimeter wave in Europe by the end of next year.
Separate auctions were held in the US for different millimeter wave bands in the 24GHz and 28GHz bands. The European Commission has selected a wide range from 24.25 to 27.5GHz for the upcoming 5G devices - on a non-exclusive basis.
The similarity between US and EU spectrum sharing should exist to allow smartphone makers to easily develop and test globally compatible 5G devices with mileage support.
The European Union has already adopted two "pioneering zones" for the upcoming 5G. A low frequency at 700MHz and a medium band at 3.6GHz. The first one offers slower but long distance wireless signal coverage, while the second one covers shorter distances but is faster.
By comparison, the 26GHz band will have the shortest signal distance, but much faster speeds, a formula more useful for high-density / concentration urban areas.
The EU requires all its Member States to pass the necessary legislation to allow the use of the 26GHz band by 31 December 2020.
The 26GHz band is initially expected to be used for fixed 5G broadband services, faster 5G mobiles, augmented reality applications, and some industrial applications.
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