On December 21srt, the Telecommunication radiocommunication and broadcasting regulator, TRBR, in Vanuatu published the proposed spectrum for IMT 2020 (5G) in this country, along with the fees to be charged for each band. In accordance with ITU WRC-19 Global IMT Band identification, bands identified for IMT 2020 (5G) in Vanuatu are in the Mid-Frequency band and High-Frequency band. It is important that any bands used for 5G are also used by many other countries to increase equipment availability, and ease of global roaming.
Mid-Frequency Bands:
2,600 MHz (2,500 – 2,690 MHz)
3.5 GHz (3,400 – 3,600 MHz)
High-Frequency Bands (mmWave):
26 GHz (24.25 – 27.5 GHz)
40 GHz (37 – 43.5 GHz)
66 – 71 GHz
Type Approval impacted? No
Spectrum Impacted: Yes, 2 600 MHz (2 500 – 2 690 MHz), 3.5 GHz (3 400 – 3 600 MHz), 26 GHz (24.25 – 27.5 GHz) ,40 GHz (37 – 43.5 GHz), 66 – 71 GHz
Imports Impacted: No
Standards Impacted: No
Product Impact: 5G products