Telecom Techniques Guide

Mobile Network Generations (1G to 6G)

GenerationSpeedFrequency RangeBandwidth
1G2.4 kbps800–900 MHz30 kHz
2G64–144 kbps900 MHz, 1800 MHz200 kHz
3G384 kbps–2 Mbps1.6–2.1 GHz5 MHz
4G100 Mbps–1 Gbps2–8 GHz20 MHz (up to 100 MHz)
5G1–10 Gbps24–52 GHz (mmWave)100 MHz (up to 800 MHz)
6G100 Gbps–1 Tbps100 GHz–1 THz (THz)1 GHz+

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