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Advanced Wireless Services (AWS-1) Band
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The band 1710-1755 MHz (mobile transmit) is paired with 2110-2155 MHz (base transmit) to create the first band dedicated specifically for what the FCC calls Advanced Wireless Services (AWS). According to the Commission, AWS refers to 3G systems and beyond (also referred to as International Mobile Telecommunications 2000, or IMT-2000, by the ITU).
The 1710-1755 MHz band was created out of spectrum that was previously reserved for the federal government only. In 1995, it was identified as feasible for shared government/non-government use. In accordance with footnote US378, some government operations, in particular fixed and tactical radio systems near Cherry Point, NC, and Yuma, AZ, will continue to operate in this band on a primary basis.
The band 2110-2155 MHz was created from spectrum that had previously been used for fixed microwave links (2110-2150 MHz) and for the Multipoint Distribution Service (MDS) (2150-2155 MHz). The FCC declared these bands for use by AWS in 2002.
As of mid-2012, some operators in the U.S., such as T-Mobile, are using AWS-1 spectrum to provide 4G service (HSPA+ in the case of T-Mobile).
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Paired Frequency Bands |
| Paired Bands | Use | Service | Table |
| 1710 - 1755 MHz | AWS-1 (mobile transmit) | Mobile | N |
| 2110 - 2155 MHz | AWS-1 (base transmit) | Mobile | N |
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