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LTE / E-UTRA Bands List & Finder

The LTE (E-UTRA) operating-band reference — FDD and TDD bands with uplink/downlink frequencies, per 3GPP TS 36.101. Type a band or frequency to find it.

📡 3GPP TS 36.101 Table 5.5-1
BandModeUL (MHz)DL / TDD (MHz)
B1FDD1920–19802110–2170
B2FDD1850–19101930–1990
B3FDD1710–17851805–1880
B4FDD1710–17552110–2155
B5FDD824–849869–894
B7FDD2500–25702620–2690
B8FDD880–915925–960
B12FDD699–716729–746
B13FDD777–787746–756
B17FDD704–716734–746
B20FDD832–862791–821
B25FDD1850–19151930–1995
B26FDD814–849859–894
B28FDD703–748758–803
B66FDD1710–17802110–2200
B38TDD2570–2620
B40TDD2300–2400
B41TDD2496–2690
B42TDD3400–3600
B43TDD3600–3800
B48TDD3550–3700

Common bands shown. To convert frequencies to channel numbers use the EARFCN calculator.

BackgroundFDD vs TDD LTE

FDD bands use separate paired uplink and downlink frequencies (e.g. B3, B7, B20). TDD bands share one block for both directions, switching in time (e.g. B40, B41, B42). Band 3 (1800 MHz) and Band 7 (2600 MHz) are the global FDD workhorses; Band 40/41 carry much of the TDD capacity. Many of these LTE bands map directly onto 5G NR bands — see the 5G band list.

FAQFrequently asked questions

What is LTE Band 3?
Band 3 is an FDD band with uplink 1710–1785 MHz and downlink 1805–1880 MHz (1800 MHz). It is one of the most widely deployed LTE bands globally.
What is the difference between FDD and TDD LTE?
FDD uses separate paired uplink/downlink frequencies; TDD shares one frequency block and alternates uplink and downlink in time.
How do I find the LTE band for a frequency?
Enter the frequency in MHz in the finder above — it returns every LTE band whose uplink, downlink or TDD range contains it.
Do LTE bands match 5G NR bands?
Many do: the NR band number often equals the LTE band (e.g. LTE B3 ↔ NR n3, B7 ↔ n7). NR adds new bands and the FR2 mmWave range.

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