C-band is a mid-band spectrum ranging from 3.7 to 4.2 GHz, a range that offers both quality of performance and wide coverage. In the U.S., it is a powerful spectrum range that enables mobile network operators to improve 5G user experiences. On this month’s edition of Networks Tech Talk, Samsung’s Girish Sundar provides an overview of the C-Band spectrum capability, the status of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) C-band auction and a glimpse into Samsung’s new C-band solutions including Massive MIMO, indoor solutions and network optimization tools.
In the past, C-band was used by satellite TV companies but was eventually replaced with more flexible systems. This was because C-band used to require the use of large, bulky satellite dishes. Today, satellite companies can "repack" broadcasts into the upper portion of the C-band, freeing up the lower portion for cellular companies to use. Starting in December 2020, the FCC auctioned off between 3.7GHz to 3.98GHz of the C-band spectrum, a move that will prove critical in supporting operators to provide high-quality 5G service.
Samsung’s new C-band portfolio includes the latest advanced radios, such as Massive MIMO radio, indoor solutions and network optimization tools. Delivering 5G network solutions in the mid-band spectrum offers U.S. operators a full range of C-band solutions to deliver on the full promise of 5G.
Samsung’s Massive MIMO radio allows ultra-high capacity and the Micro radio addresses coverage gaps. For indoor and outdoor coverage, the Link and Link HubPro enable indoor coverage and the Radio has eight antennas for outdoor coverage. These tools help network operators achieve greater flexibility in their 5G deployments, driving new business models and new revenue opportunities.
In this webinar, Girish Sundar walks through the importance of C-band spectrum, the history of its uses, background on the FCC’s C-band auction and an in-depth overview of Samsung’s C-band portfolio.