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midband

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[mid-band] / ˈmɪdˌbænd /

noun

  1. Electronics. a band in the middle of a range of frequencies.

  2. (in pewter work) a decorated band reinforcing a tankard at its middle.


Etymology

Origin of midband

mid- + band 2

Example Sentences

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The broader range and distribution of winning bidders "will increase competition by providing a diversity of wireless carriers with the midband spectrum resources needed to maintain American leadership in 5G," it said.

From Reuters • Jan. 15, 2022

Now that Dish is building its own 5G network, with a projected initial cost of $10 billion, there might be less cash available for the midband auction.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2020

The C-band sale is the largest midband offering in the FCC’s history.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 19, 2020

There’s midband, which works a lot like the traditional 4G signals you’re used to.

From The Verge • Feb. 27, 2020

But many of the same bands it would get from Sprint are going up for auction later next year, including midband options that are the “sweet spot” for 5G, according to Berenbroick.

From The Verge • Dec. 20, 2019