Finally!! The 5G auction has begun in India, where there is ample amount of spectrum is offered by the Indian government for auction. Major telecom players Jio, Airtel, and VI (Vodafone Idea) have grabbed a major chunk of the 5G spectrum. With this, the 5G rollout will begin soon in the country; if you are wondering which bands will work in India? or does your phone support them? Read on to check the 5G bands supported by your phone and which bands will be available in your area.
Check Supported 5G Bands by your Smartphone
Whether you are looking to buy a 5G phone or have already bought one, it’s always a good idea to check the list of supported 5G bands. One of the easiest ways to check your phone’s connected 5G band and carrier aggregation is via the Net Monster App. However, if 5G is not yet rolled out in your area, or if you are going to buy your first 5G phone, check out our guide on how to check supported 5G bands on your phone.
List of All 5G Bands and Frequency
Below is the list of all the 5G bands and the frequency they operate on. To understand it better, just keep a note of these points:
- A lower frequency number means slow speed but better range
- A high-frequency number means high speed but less range
Similar to how the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz WiFi works at your home or office.
List of Low Frequency 5G Bands in India
Below is the list and operating frequency of low-powered 5G bands in India.
| 5G Band | Operating Frequency |
| n71 | 600 MHz |
| n28 | 700 MHz |
| n5 | 850 MHz |
| n8 | 900 MHz |
| n3 | 1800 MHz |
| n1 | 2100 MHz |
| n40 | 2300 MHz |
| n41 | 2500 MHz |
| n78 | 3300-3800 MHz |
| n77 | 3300-4200 MHz |
List of High Frequency 5G Bands in India
Below is the list and operating frequency of high-powered 5G bands in India.
| 5G Band |
Operating Frequency
|
| n258 | 24.25 – 27.50 GHz |
| n257 | 26.50 – 29.50 GHz |
| n261 | 27.50 – 28.35 GHz |
| n260 | 37.00 – 40.00 GHz |
List of All 5G Bands Globally
Below is the list and operating frequency of all 5G bands available Globally.
| 5G Band | Operating Frequency |
| n1 | 2100 MHz |
| n2 | 1900 MHz |
| n3 | 1800 MHz |
| n5 | 850 MHz |
| n7 | 2600 MHz |
| n8 | 900 MHz |
| n12 | 700 MHz |
| n14 | 700 MHz |
| n18 | 850 MHz |
| n20 | 800 MHz |
| n25 | 1900 MHz |
| n28 | 700 MHz |
| n29 | 700 MHz |
| n30 | 2300 MHz |
| n34 | 2100 MHz |
| n38 | 2600 MHz |
| n39 | 1900 MHz |
| n40 | 2300 MHz |
| n41 | 2500 MHz |
| n48 | 3500 MHz |
| n50 | 1500 MHz |
| n51 | 1500 MHz |
| n65 | 2100 MHz |
| n66 | 1700 MHz |
| n70 | 2000 MHz |
| n71 | 600 MHz |
| n74 | 1500 MHz |
| n75 | 1500 MHz |
| n76 | 1500 MHz |
| n77 | 3700 MHz |
| n78 | 3500 MHz |
| n79 | 4700 MHz |
| n80 | 1800 MHz |
| n81 | 900 MHz |
| n82 | 800 MHz |
| n83 | 700 MHz |
| n84 | 2100 MHz |
| n86 | 1700 MHz |
| n89 | 850 MHz |
| n90 | 2500 MHz |
| n257 | 26.50 – 29.50 GHz |
| n258 | 24.25 – 27.50 GHz |
| n260 | 37.00 – 40.00 GHz |
| n261 | 27.50 – 28.35 GHz |
List of Supported 5G Bands Across India
Here’s the list of 5G bands available across India State Wise. You can check the available bands according to your city or state.
5G Frequency Bands in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Andra Pradesh, Karnataka: There are 10 frequencies of 5G available in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Andra Pradesh, Karnataka, namely
- 600MHz
- 700 MHz
- 800-850MHz
- 900MHz
- 1800MHz
- 2100MHz
- 2300MHz
- 2500MHz
- 3300MHz
- 26GHz
Frequency Bands in Rajasthan: There are 7 frequencies of 5G available in Rajasthan, namely
- 600MHz
- 700 MHz
- 900MHz
- 1800MHz
- 2100MHz
- 2300MHz
- 26GHz
5G Frequency Bands in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh (MP), Orissa, West Bengal, North East: There are 8 frequencies of 5G available in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh (MP), Orissa, West Bengal, North East, namely
- 600MHz
- 700 MHz
- 800-850MHz
- 900MHz
- 1800MHz
- 2100MHz
- 3300MHz
- 26GHz
Frequency Bands in Gujrat, Punjab, Maharastra, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir: There are 9 frequencies of 5G available in Gujrat, Punjab, Maharastra, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, namely
- 600MHz
- 700 MHz
- 800-850MHz
- 900MHz
- 1800MHz
- 2100MHz
- 2500MHz
- 3300MHz
- 26GHz
5G Frequency Bands in Tamil Nadu: There are 9 frequencies of 5G available in Tamil Nadu, namely
- 600MHz
- 700 MHz
- 800-850MHz
- 900MHz
- 1800MHz
- 2300MHz
- 2500MHz
- 3300MHz
- 26GHz
FAQs
Q. When will the 5G auction be completed in India?
A. According to our IT minister Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, the target is until 15th August 2022, but seeing the great demand and ample supply, it might complete before 15th August.
Q. When will 5G be rolled out in India?
A. According to our IT minister Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, the rollout should begin starting September-October 2022.
Q. How can I check if my phone supports enough 5G bands?
A. You can check the 5G bands your phone support by checking out the methods mentioned above in the article linked above.
Q. How fast is 5G compared to 4G?
A. According to the reports, telecom operators claim it to be 10x faster. Stating you can download a 5GB movie in just 35 seconds, compared to 40 minutes with 4G. But that’s just with the initial rollout due to limited users; the bandwidth speed will decrease as users increase over time. In reality, it should take somewhere around 10-15 minutes to download a 5GB movie.
Wrapping Up
This is all you need to know to check and buy the right 5G phone according to your region. According. to our IT minister Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, the rollout should begin starting September-October. Not just major telcos, even Adani Group & ICICI Securities also participated in the auction to buy spectrum for private use. I hope you found this article useful; if you did, make sure to like and share it. Check out our other tips and tricks, and stay tuned for more such tech tips and tricks.
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