FCC to Auction 160 MHz Upper C-Band Spectrum in 2027, Creating 440 MHz Super-Band for Advanced 5G and 6G Service

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to accelerate the expansion of next-generation wireless networks by proposing the auction of 160 MHz of Upper C-Band spectrum (3.98–4.14 GHz) in 2027, creating a 440 MHz contiguous mid-band “super-band” (3.70–4.14 GHz) for advanced 5G and future 6G services. Indonesia 5G telecom towers FCC will vote on the proposal during its July 22 Commission meeting. The plan exceeds the congressional requirement to auction at least 100 MHz of Upper C-Ba