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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

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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

In an effort to improve its 5G position, Verizon just spent $45 billion on midband airwaves to blanket the country in 5G coverage.

From Seattle Times Mar. 31, 2021

The sale was the first offering by the FCC in recent years of so-called midband airwaves that are well-suited for 5G because they let signals travel far and also carry abundant data.

From Seattle Times Sep. 2, 2020

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

From The Verge Feb. 27, 2020

The two companies also mention using a mix of “lowband, midband and high band” spectrum, which has been T-Mobile’s party line for a while now, but not much beyond that.

From The Verge Apr. 30, 2018

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