400 telcos launched LTE or 5G networks using low-band spectrum: GSA

NEW DELHI: Globally 515 telcos in 173 countries hold licences to enable the launch of LTE or fifth-generation or 5G using low-band spectrum (bands lower than 1GHz) while 400 telcos have already launched LTE or 5G using low-band spectrum, as per a report by Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA).

“Low-band spectrum is very important for expanding network coverage especially in suburban/rural deployment scenarios, ensuring service continuity across different geographies, enhancing service quality in indoor environments and helping to close the digital divide,” commented Joe Barrett, President of the Global mobile Suppliers Association.