C-band – Definition and Pronunciation
What is C-band?
C-band is the original operating frequency band for communications satellites. It makes use of the following frequency ranges: 3,7–4,2 GHz for downlink frequencies and 5,925–6,425 GHz for uplink frequencies. This band is most resistant to rain fade of the commercial satellite bands.
Examples of C-band
Net additions of HTS terminals are expected to ramp up in 2016, averaging nearly 1 750 units/year until 2022, this being about 2,5 times the net VSAT terminal additions for regular C-band and Ku-band combined. Total maritime service revenues are projected to be around $1,7 billion in 2022.
From “Maritime and Other Mobility Services”.
A key area of discussion at the 2015 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) is the wireless terrestrial operators effort to try to obtain C-band spectrum for evolving 4G/5G applications. Studies have shown that International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) services interfere with fixed service satellites, which accounts for 38 % of the satellite mix (not counting HTS).
From “Exploring the Future of Satellites”.
Pronunciation of C-band
