I won’t argue about the curvature of the arms - this is of course very important. But facts are also stubborn things. About 4 years ago I purchased two Ziljian ZBT crash bars 16" and 18" (B8 alloy). The thicker 18" one is still alive, thank God, but the thinner 16" one with a good sound died exactly two years later (as I indicated manufacturer on the packaging). I buy a new 16" (exactly the same), but it no longer lasts 2 years, but only 1 year. I buy another one of the same kind and, like a dog, it also lives for about a year, and it didn’t burst along the edge (as usual) , and in the middle of the field. With all this, we used to rehearse for 3-4 hours 2 times a week, but over time we switched to 1 time a week for a maximum of 3 hours. Are your hands also getting crooked? In fact, I think the quality has dropped a lot. So I decided to try changing the manufacturer.
23.09.16 15:06:14
Brass crash Amati lived 15 years, nickel silver Trowa cymbal lived 40 years, bronze ride (B8) Amati lived 20 years, bronze (B8) Leningrad hi-hat lived 30 years, B20 STAGG ride lived 15 years, Paiste PST 5 crash (B8) lived 12 years. And so on. What lives longer is a question only for the drummer. :)
Actually, I only broke one plate with my own hands, which was 25 years old. And only one Soviet plastic failed, the rest simply fell into disrepair, sagging. I play from metalcore, thrash and punk, to pop and folk music.
23.09.16 19:40:28
In my Paiste 2002 set there are cymbals that are over 10 years old and still intact (ugh ugh ugh)
and here's what else - budget cymbals, in which the sound is not structurally incorporated, last less, because young and inexperienced musicians beat the sound out of them, trying to make them sound at least somehow
23.09.16 20:57:39
Greetings! In addition to the wrong blow, which is the sin of many metallurgical rockers, who think that the sound from the cymbals must be knocked out, One more most important factor This is a plate setup. Under no circumstances should crashes be delayed too long!!! The plate should swing freely!!! Even the top plate of the high hat! Well, again, correct sound extraction! And the conversation about whether bi 8 or bi 20 is better is absolutely nothing. We need to start with at least the difference in price. And there’s no need to even talk about sound. That's such a big difference.
24.09.16 09:17:59
Thanks everyone for the answers! I never attached any importance to this, but now, having specifically asked myself this question and scoured the Internet, I have no choice but to agree with you, colleagues. I play on at the moment 5 years, but I didn’t know such things. Live forever and learn! Thank you all so much again!!!
By the way, anyone who wants to add anything else on the topic is welcome! I'll read it with pleasure.
25.09.16 01:45:05
colleague afanasiev writes:
Professional plates only at 20.
Especially the penny stagg, tempo and other kitayva. And also “buy a set for the price of a normal ride” from the Turks. And, as noted above, 2002, rud, giant beat is the lot of never-beginners, like the top Meinl from B8/B10/B12. The question of alloy is a matter of taste, but not price.
26.09.16 09:45:53
colleague afanasiev writes:
Of course, it’s a matter of taste, which a beginner has not yet formed, which is why he allows himself to be convinced that the B8 is also a professional hardware.
as Primus wrote above, the Paiste 2002, RUDE and Giant Beat cymbals are made from CuSn8 alloy, in other words B8 and this is professional iron.
26.09.16 18:28:11
Cymbals made from B8-based alloys are generally more durable. The amount of tin in the alloy affects not only the sound, but also the strength.
But there is an important nuance - you need to look at specific series of plates and their thickness.
With a "power" style of play, a professional HEAVY CRASH from B20 will most likely live longer than a budget THIN CRASH from B8.
And the fact that B8 is an alloy for non-professionals - many have already said that this is not true.
Most PAISTE series are made from B8, which does not make, for example, the 2002 series any less professional.
26.09.16 21:49:09
colleague afanasiev writes:
What is there to think about? B8 cymbals are for beginner drummers who have not yet fully decided whether they will quit playing tomorrow or the day after. Professional plates only at 20.
15 years on 2002 from alloy B8... Ippat, I'm an undecided beginner sucker. This Monday has begun))))
26.09.16 22:41:21
I don’t want to offend anyone, especially the owners of alloy B8 cymbals; if this happened, then I apologize. For me personally, the B8 topic has been closed for a long time. And I sincerely don’t understand what’s good about PAISTE 2002 plates. And I never have. IMHO PAISTE has cymbals that sound much nicer. I also understand those “old” drummers who bought 2002 in those distant 80-90s, when Amati was considered good hardware. And now they regret parting with them. And the ear got used to it. And you can’t sell them to anyone at a high price. And the memory of my younger years warms my soul. But now, when the choice of cymbals is huge, and you can try hardware for every taste, I personally cannot speak seriously about the beauty of the sound of the 2002 series.
Once again, sorry if I offended anyone. This is just the personal opinion of a professional sound engineer, who also plays drums for 28 years, but, unfortunately, still does not consider himself a professional drummer.
27.09.16 07:33:10
colleague afanasiev writes:
But now, when the choice of cymbals is huge, and you can try hardware for every taste, I personally cannot speak seriously about the beauty of the sound of the 2002 series.
They haven't come up with anything better for hard rock yet.
colleague afanasiev writes:
This is just the personal opinion of a professional sound engineer, who also plays drums for 28 years
Then you should know that the 2002 is one of the most versatile plates with a top (sand). that fit well into the mix. Unlike the new series of the same zilds and pasties (which sound very good) they don’t hang the “I’m a Signece series” egg out of the mix. Zilds have similar properties to "K", but they are much brighter.
27.09.16 08:17:47
colleague afanasiev writes:
And I honestly don't understand what's so good about PAISTE 2002 plates.
colleague Burunduk writes:
15 years on 2002 from alloy B8... Ippat, I'm an undecided beginner sucker. This Monday has begun))))
yeah... I'm also the same sucker... well, sobsss, like Ian Pace and Alex Van Halen
27.09.16 08:52:03
Well, we've gone off topic again about which is better - iOS or Android, nothing changes. The original question was about the survivability of the plates, and not the superiority of some manufacturers/alloys/colors/sizes over others. Allow me to insert my two cents. Dear topicstarter, I would pay attention to the sales section, at least within this forum. Approximately see how many crashes and teas cut in a circle are on B8, and how many on B20. Of course, this is a very inaccurate indicator. But still. I agree with what was said above about the overly forced game. If you want to chop trash with oak sticks 2B, then it is better to select pieces of iron that are not the thinnest of the jazz series, although here the captain of obviousness already enters the scene.
27.09.16 13:52:18
Dear kullervo, can you tell me how I can optimize my search in the sales section? What should I enter into the site’s search engine and what should I pay attention to to summarize? As of today, there are 319 pages in the forum in the kpl/prdam section - somehow voluminous... Or did I misunderstand you?
27.09.16 17:07:05
Bulky is not the right word, but very few things are served on a silver-rimmed saucer these days. I didn’t say it would be easy =)) Here’s the thing - is there really an irresistible desire to find out what kind of plates are less brittle or just to hear the common phrase take %the name of any brand% they are awesome because they have the name of a cool guy playing on them drummer%, or another option, “the brand is nothing, the hands are everything,” I more than agree with the last statement, but my innate curiosity pushes me into the arms of mild insanity. In both cases, this is not an answer to the original question. But to really determine which iron is more durable, you need to conduct a normal experiment, and who can boast that they actually used a couple of hundred plates before they were slaughtered (and such a quantity for a good sample is nothing at all, we omit unnecessary details about the delivered blow , random and not very defective and other factors that will contribute to the test). But if you look at the average temperature in the hospital, that is, compare someone’s already broken iron, then you can get at least some picture.
27.09.16 17:53:39
colleague kullervo writes:
But to really determine which iron is more durable, you need to conduct a normal experiment, and who can boast that they actually used a couple of hundred plates before they were slaughtered
As not only a drummer, but also the owner of a commercial rep base with an 8-year history, I can say some of my observations. I provide all clients with their own hardware. Initially I used Paist 2002 exclusively.
So crashes - there were three 14-inch ones, each lasted about 8 months in public use. 15-inch ones - there was one, 4 months. 16 inches were medium and power, 6 pieces, 3 of each - 6-7 months. 17 inches - 1 piece, 5 months.
Hi-hats - two crunches, 15 and 14 inches, a year and a half each, 1 heavy, second hand - a year, a new soundage - 1.5 years.
Ride - 1 piece, 22 inches heavy ride - 15 years (7 in personal and 8 in base))))).
Teas are 16 and 18 inches, three Wilds are 11 months each, 4 mediums are 11-13 months.
Oh, and a couple more Ores - tea 18 from hand, a year old, cut off, still holding to the norm for six months. Het - 3rd year, everything is fine
Istanbul Mehmet and Agop traditional, alloy B20 - hat 14th - 7 years, still alive.
Ride - 5 years old, they broke up when they started crashing for six months.
There are countless crashes, probably 20 of them, 16, 17 and 18 inches, none lasted more than 3 months, on average 2 months.
Zildzhan A custom, three crashes, one 15th and two 16th, all medium - 4-5 months.
Sabian AA, AAH, NN, NNH. Hat NN medium - 8 years old, crack in top.
Ride 20 NN medium - 10 years old, still alive.
Hat AA rock - 3 years old, alive.
HHH 16th evolution crashes are the most fragile - 4 months maximum, 3 pieces. NHH studio and NHH stage, 16th, two each - 8 months, the latter is still alive. AA rock crash 16th - two pieces, I sell before they break, but it easily lasts 8 months. AAHsplouzhn 16 - 5-6 months, 5 pieces. AAH studio 18th, 2 pieces, 8 months, the second one lasts more than 10 months. NN medium 16th year, 18th dark bank, therefore 5th year alive.
China AA 18th - two years, 16th one and a half years. NHH mini 14 and 16 are also fragile, 2 and 4 months, respectively.1
Good day to everyone who is interested in this article! Today we will tell you about what LTE bands in Russia they are used by operators mobile communications and which of them occupies a leading position, we will tell you about the features of LTE, and also explain what “band” is and what it is needed for.
Without delay, let's quickly get to the main part of the article.
A few words about Long-Term Evolution and global indicators
This is what the abbreviation LTE stands for. And it is translated as “long-term evolution, long-term development.” However, we are more accustomed to calling this technology 4G LTE or just 4G.
LTE is the modern standard for high-speed and wireless transmission data for smartphones and other devices. Today, in developed countries of the world, the standard under discussion is no longer an innovation that surprises with its speed.
Thus, for 2016, according to statistics collected by the OpenSignal agency, the top five countries with the best coverage 4G LTE include:
- 95.7% - South Korea;
- 92% - Japan;
- 84.7% - Lithuania;
- 84.5% - Hong Kong;
- 84.1% - Netherlands.
And the top five “nimble” states included:
- 50 Mbit/s - Singapore;
- 46 Mbit/s - South Korea;
- 40.6 Mbit/s – Hungary;
- 35.6 Mbit/s – Romania;
- 35 Mbit/s - New Zealand.
Let's return to the technology itself. The reason for the emergence of this type of standard was the goal of the developers to increase the speed and capacity of networks using a new method of modulation and digital signal processing, as well as to simplify the architecture of networks working with IP addresses.
Detailed overview of the functioning of the standard
The 4G LTE specification can provide upload speeds of up to almost 173 Mbps, and download speeds of up to approximately 326 Mbps! However maximum speed transfer of information to different countries, regions, cities and others populated areas varies depending on distance from station and radio frequency.
As for bands, the 1800 MHz band is mainly used in the world.
It is interesting that the described standard comes in two types: FDD and TDD.
Frequency Division Duplex, which means “frequency division of channels,” gives part of the traffic for downloading, and the second part for sending data. This ensures parallelism, i.e. simultaneous work in two directions.
And in Time Division Duplex (“time division of the channel”) the channel is either completely given for sending information, or completely for downloading.
Now let's talk about frequency. LTE networks are not compatible with 2G and 3G networks. Therefore, separate frequencies are allocated for them, which should catch and support your mobile phones. Certain frequency ranges are divided into 4G LTE bands and are called bands with the addition of a serial number.
For example, band 7 for FDD loading corresponds to the range 2620-2690, and for uploading - 2500-2570.
LTE in the Russian Federation
Well, now we decided to tell you about the situation in Russia.
As for the mentioned state, the percentage of coverage almost reaches 70%, however, 4G LTE does not operate in all regions and not at full capacity. In some localities this network covers only administrative centers.
However Russian operators mobile communications companies are actively expanding their coverage areas and tirelessly participating in auctions for the sale of 4G frequencies. Thanks to this, as of 2017, the LTE specification is successfully operating in a little more than 80 regions.
Now let's understand the ranges and frequencies.
In the Russian Federation, the standard operates in the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2600 MHz bands. And the popular bands, as in Europe, are band 3, band 7, band 20.
The “big five” Russian mobile operators that provide their customers with 4G LTE include:
- Yota – uses band 7 and provides a channel width of 2x30 MHz;
- Megafon – uses band 7, 20, maximum channel width 2×10 MHz;
- MTS – uses all four LTE bands, maximum channel width 2x10 MHz;
- Beeline has band 7 and band 20, and the channel width reaches 2×10 MHz;
- Tele2 – still uses bands 20 and 7, maximum width – 2x10 MHz.
All networks are FDD.
It should also be noted that not all smartphones catch such a network. The best devices that support 4G LTE are the iPhone 6s, iPhone 5, 5s and 7th generation models.
So we told you all about the LTE standard and its development in Russia.
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27.10.2015
In the previous article we already looked at third generation standards under the general name . However, communications of the fourth generation - 4G - are spreading rapidly. The main standard in 4G at the moment is LTE. Strictly speaking, LTE was not the first fourth-generation standard; the first widespread one was the WiMAX standard. Yota worked there for the first time, and some operators still use WiMAX. The maximum WiMAX speed is 40 Mbit/s, but real figures range from 10 to 20 Mbit/s.
But let's return to LTE. It is now the most widespread in the world in general and in Russia in particular. But what is 4G LTE? LTE (from English) Long-Term Evolution) is a standard for wireless high-speed data transmission for mobile devices. It is based on the same GSM/UMTS protocols, but theoretical and real data transfer speeds in LTE networks are much higher, sometimes even superior to wired connections!
LTE FDD and LTE TDD: what are the differences?
The LTE standard comes in two types, the differences between which are quite significant. FDD- Frequency Division Duplex ( frequency spacing incoming and outgoing channel)
TDD- Time Division Duplex (time separation of incoming and outgoing channels). Roughly speaking, FDD is parallel LTE and TDD is serial LTE. For example, with a channel width of 20 MHz in FDD LTE, part of the range (15 MHz) is given for download, and part (5 MHz) for upload. Thus, the channels do not overlap in frequencies, which allows you to work simultaneously and stably for loading and unloading data. In TDD LTE, the same 20 MHz channel is completely given over to both downloading and uploading, and the data is transmitted to both sides alternately, with downloading still having priority. In general, FDD LTE is preferable because it works faster and more stable.
LTE frequencies
LTE networks (FDD and TDD) operate on different frequencies in different countries. In many countries, several frequency ranges are used at once. It is worth noting that not all equipment can work on different “bands”, i.e. frequency ranges. FDD ranges are numbered from 1 to 31, TDD ranges from 33 to 44. There are additionally several standards that have not yet been assigned numbers. Specifications for frequency bands are called bands (BAND). In Russia and Europe, band 7, band 20, band 3 and band 38 are mainly used.
| FDD LTE bands and frequencies | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| LTE band number | Frequency range Upload (MHz) | Frequency range Download (MHz) | Bandwidth (MHz) |
| band 1 | 1920 - 1980 | 2110 - 2170 | 2x60 |
| band 2 | 1850 - 1910 | 1930 - 1990 | 2x60 |
| band 3 | 1710 - 1785 | 1805 -1880 | 2x75 |
| band 4 | 1710 - 1755 | 2110 - 2155 | 2x45 |
| band 5 | 824 - 849 | 869 - 894 | 2x25 |
| band 6 | 830 - 840 | 875 - 885 | 2x10 |
| band 7 | 2500 - 2570 | 2620 - 2690 | 2x70 |
| band 8 | 880 - 915 | 925 - 960 | 2x35 |
| band 9 | 1749.9 - 1784.9 | 1844.9 - 1879.9 | 2x35 |
| band 10 | 1710 - 1770 | 2110 - 2170 | 2x60 |
| band 11 | 1427.9 - 1452.9 | 1475.9 - 1500.9 | 2x20 |
| band 12 | 698 - 716 | 728 - 746 | 2x18 |
| band 13 | 777 - 787 | 746 - 756 | 2x10 |
| band 14 | 788 - 798 | 758 - 768 | 2x10 |
| band 15 | 1900 - 1920 | 2600 - 2620 | 2x20 |
| band 16 | 2010 - 2025 | 2585 - 2600 | 2x15 |
| band 17 | 704 - 716 | 734 - 746 | 2x12 |
| band 18 | 815 - 830 | 860 - 875 | 2x15 |
| band 19 | 830 - 845 | 875 - 890 | 2x15 |
| band 20 | 832 - 862 | 791 - 821 | 2x30 |
| band 21 | 1447.9 - 1462.9 | 1495.5 - 1510.9 | 2x15 |
| band 22 | 3410 - 3500 | 3510 - 3600 | 2x90 |
| band 23 | 2000 - 2020 | 2180 - 2200 | 2x20 |
| band 24 | 1625.5 - 1660.5 | 1525 - 1559 | 2x34 |
| band 25 | 1850 - 1915 | 1930 - 1995 | 2x65 |
| band 26 | 814 - 849 | 859 - 894 | 2x35 |
| band 27 | 807 - 824 | 852 - 869 | 2x17 |
| band 28 | 703 - 748 | 758 - 803 | 2x45 |
| band 29 | n/a | 717 - 728 | 11 |
| band 30 | 2305 - 2315 | 2350 - 2360 | 2x10 |
| band 31 | 452.5 - 457.5 | 462.5 - 467.5 | 2x5 |
| TDD LTE bands and frequencies | ||
|---|---|---|
| LTE band number | Frequency range (MHz) | Bandwidth (MHz) |
| band 33 | 1900 - 1920 | 20 |
| band 34 | 2010 - 2025 | 15 |
| band 35 | 1850 - 1910 | 60 |
| band 36 | 1930 - 1990 | 60 |
| band 37 | 1910 - 1930 | 20 |
| band 38 | 2570 - 2620 | 50 |
| band 39 | 1880 - 1920 | 40 |
| band 40 | 2300 - 2400 | 100 |
| band 41 | 2496 - 2690 | 194 |
| band 42 | 3400 - 3600 | 200 |
| band 43 | 3600 - 3800 | 200 |
| band 44 | 703 - 803 | 100 |
Here is a list of frequency ranges of 4G LTE networks in Russia of the Big Five operators. There are also regional 4G LTE networks of local operators operating in other frequency bands, but their consideration is not necessary within the scope of this article.
| 4G LTE networks in Russia | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Frequency range /↓ (MHz) | Channel Width (MHz) | Duplex type | Lane number |
| Yota | 2500-2530 / 2620-2650 | 2x30 | FDD | band 7 |
| Megaphone | 2530-2540 / 2650-2660 | 2x10 | FDD | band 7 |
| Megaphone | 2575-2595 | 20 | TDD | band 38 |
| MTS | 2540-2550 / 2660-2670 | 2x10 | FDD | band 7 |
| MTS | 2595-2615 | 20 | TDD | band 38 |
| Beeline | 2550-2560 / 2670-2680 | 2x10 | FDD | band 7 |
| Tele2 | 2560-2570 / 2680-2690 | 2x10 | FDD | band 7 |
| MTS | 1710-1785 / 1805-1880 | 2x75 | FDD | band 3 |
| Tele2 | 832-839.5 / 791-798.5 | 2x7.5 | FDD | band 20 |
| MTS | 839.5-847 / 798.5-806 | 2x7.5 | FDD | band 20 |
| Megaphone | 847-854.5 / 806-813.5 | 2x7.5 | FDD | band 20 |
| Beeline | 854.5-862 / 813.5-821 | 2x7.5 | FDD | band 20 |
The most important criterion, which is of particular interest to subscribers, i.e. users of 4G LTE networks, is the data transfer speed. And the speed primarily depends on the width of the frequency range of a particular operator, as well as the type of duplex used in the network. For example, for a 10 MHz channel, the 4G LTE speed will be 75 Mbit/s. It is with this nominal speed that the LTE FDD (band 7) networks of Tele2, MTS and operators operate. What about Megafon? And Megafon can afford more. Because several years ago there was a merger, or rather the absorption of Yota by Megafon, now Megafon has licenses for Yota frequencies, respectively, the maximum channel width can reach 40 MHz in the frequency range of 2600 MHz (band 7), which in theory gives as much as 300 Mbit/s! But basically the Megafon 4G network operates in a 15-20 MHz channel, which gives a download speed of 100-150 Mbit/s. After all, something must be left for Iota.
LTE-Advanced, or 4G+
The next stage in the development of 4G LTE networks is the LTE-A (LTE-Advanced) standard. Some operators call this technology 4G+ for marketing purposes, but this is completely incorrect. Those. in fact, it is LTE-Advanced that is truly 4G. Data transfer speeds in the LTE-A network are significantly higher than conventional LTE. Main feature LTE-Advanced is an aggregation of frequency bands. Subscriber device with LTE-A support summarizes data transmission channels in different frequency ranges available to the operator. For example, combining several frequency ranges in the 2600 MHz band, a channel of 40 MHz is obtained, which gives a speed in the LTE-Advanced network of 300 Mbit/s. But this is far from the limit. If you add another 20 MHz from the 1800 MHz band, you get a 60 MHz channel (band 7 + band 3), and that’s already 450 Mbit/s! However, these are theoretical or bench speeds. In reality they are of course much smaller, but nevertheless wireless technology LTE-Advanced is quite close to wired speeds.
It is worth noting that aggregating different channels All operators can operate in different frequency bands if they have the appropriate licenses and network infrastructure. The main task is to expand the frequency range. The wider it is, the higher the maximum speed, i.e. throughput networks. But of course there must be subscriber equipment that supports LTE-Advanced.
Prospects for 4G LTE
Despite the fact that the 4G LTE standard appeared several years ago, many regions of our country still do not even have 3G networks. So there is still room to grow. The world is already testing 5th generation (5G) networks, but in real conditions 4G LTE networks will dominate for a long time, fortunately operators are actively developing them.
In many cases, 4G Internet is not only an alternative to a wired connection, but also the only option, including an economically feasible one. Remote objects, the laying of wires to which involves certain difficulties or risks, and sometimes is completely impossible, also need to be connected. It is often possible to connect to 4G Internet even where there is no LTE network coverage. For this purpose special , which catch and amplify the 4G LTE signal. To choose the right antenna, you need to know which operator’s network you need to catch, at what frequency it operates, and also in what duplex mode (FDD or TDD). Our They will determine the type of signal, measure its parameters, and select the appropriate equipment to ensure fast and stable access to the Internet via the 4G LTE network.
| № | Operator | Channel width, MHz | Duplex type | 3GPP number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yota (Megafon) | 2500-2530 / 2620-2650 | 30 | FDD | Band 7 |
| 2 | Megaphone | 2530-2540 / 2650-2660 | 10 | FDD | Band 7 |
| 3* | Megaphone | 2575-2595 | 20 | TDD | Band 38 |
| 4 | MTS | 2540-2550 / 2660-2670 | 10 | FDD | Band 7 |
| 5* | MTS | 2595-2615 | 20 | TDD | Band 38 |
| 6 | Beeline | 2550-2560 / 2670-2680 | 10 | FDD | Band 7 |
| 7 | Rostelecom/Tele2 | 2560-2570 / 2680-2690 | 10 | FDD | Band 7 |
| 8** | Rostelecom/Tele2 | 832-839.5 / 791-798.5 | 7.5 | FDD | Band 20 |
| 9** | MTS | 839.5-847 / 798.5-806 | 7.5 | FDD | Band 20 |
| 10** | Megaphone | 847-854.5 / 806-813.5 | 7.5 | FDD | Band 20 |
| 11** | Beeline | 854.5-862 / 813.5-821 | 7.5 | FDD | Band 20 |
| 12*** | MTS | 2595-2620 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 |
| 13 | Tele2 | 453-457.4 / 463-467.4 | 4.4 | FDD | Band 31 |
* - frequencies are allocated only for use in Moscow and the Moscow region.
** - the allocated channel width (7.5 MHz) does not correspond to the standard ones. You can use 5 MHz of them, for example, or you can negotiate with a “neighboring” operator and, by combining the two ranges, get a completely standard channel width of 15 MHz. And then use it using RAN Sharing technology.
*** - with the exception of the territory of Moscow, the Moscow region, the Republic of Crimea and the city of Sevastopol.
Below are pictures with the distribution of frequencies between operators. List of launched LTE networks in Russia. Phones with 4G
On October 6, 2015, an auction of frequencies in the 1800 MHz range took place. Information about the lots is in the table below.
| № | Operator | Region | Frequency range (UL/DL), MHz | Channel width, MHz | Duplex type | 3GPP number | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Megaphone | Rep. Dagestan | 1740-1755 / 1835-1850 | 15 | FDD | Band 3 | 1060,164 |
| 2 | Megaphone | Karachay-Cherkess Republic | 1755-1768,8 / 1850-1863,8 | 13,8 | FDD | Band 3 | 200.344 |
| 3 | MTS | Rep. North Ossetia-Alania | 1748,2-1755 / 1843,2-1850 1764,6-1769,8 / 1859,6-1864,8 |
6.8 and 5.2 | FDD | Band 3 | 275,890 |
| 4 | VimpelCom (Beeline) | Stavropol region | 1710,1-1723,8 / 1805,1-1818,8 | 13,7 | FDD | Band 3 | 1701,327 |
| 5 | MTS | Orenburg region | 1725-1727,8 / 1820-1822,8 1748,4-1755 / 1843,4-1850 |
2.8 and 6.6 | FDD | Band 3 | 587,627 |
| 6 | MTS | Perm region (except Komi-Permyak district) | 1727-1735 / 1822-1830 1750-1751,8 / 1845-1846,8 1769-1770 / 1864-1865 |
8, 1.8 and 1 | FDD | Band 3 | 744,604 |
| 7 | Tele2 | Samara region | 1762,4-1770 / 1857,4-1865 | 7,6 | FDD | Band 3 | 1082,840 |
| 8 | MTS | Komi-Permyak district of Perm region | 1769-1770 / 1864-1865 | 1 | FDD | Band 3 | 0,545 |
| 9 | VimpelCom (Beeline) | Rep. Buryatia | 1755-1768,6 / 1850-1863,6 1769,6-1770 / 1864,6-1865 |
13.6 and 0.4 | FDD | Band 3 | 326,094 |
| 10 | MTS | Amur region | 1725-1729,6 / 1820-1824,6 1746,4-1755 / 1841,4-1850 |
4.6 and 8.6 | FDD | Band 3 | 303,349 |
Tattelecom also has frequencies in the 1800 MHz range (Band 3) in Tatarstan.
In addition to the frequencies shown in the table, operators have other frequencies in the 1800 MHz range. For example, the ones they used/are using for GSM (2G). There are already a number of regions in Russia where LTE networks have been launched in the 1800 MHz range (band 3).
On February 11, 2016, an auction of band 38 frequencies took place. The results of the auction are given below. Lots in the Jewish Autonomous Region and the Magadan Region remained unplayed.
| № | Operator | Region | Frequency range (UL/DL), MHz | Channel width, MHz | Duplex type | 3GPP number | Final price of the lot, million rubles. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beeline | Altai region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 2 | Megaphone | Amur region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 3 | Beeline | Arkhangelsk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 4 | Beeline | Astrakhan region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 5 | Megaphone | Belgorod region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 6 | Beeline | Bryansk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 7 | Megaphone | Vladimir region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 8 | Beeline | Volgograd region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 9 | Megaphone | Vologda region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 10 | Beeline | Voronezh region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 11 | Megaphone | St. Petersburg | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 12 | Megaphone | Transbaikal region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 13 | Megaphone | Ivanovo region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 14 | Megaphone | Irkutsk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 15 | Beeline | Kabardino-Balkarian Republic | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 16 | Beeline | Kaliningrad region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 17 | Beeline | Kaluga region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 18 | Megaphone | Kamchatka region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 19 | Beeline | Karachay-Cherkess Republic | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 20 | Beeline | Kemerovo region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 21 | Megaphone | Kirov region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 22 | Beeline | Kostroma region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 23 | Beeline | Krasnodar region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 24 | Megaphone | Krasnoyarsk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 25 | Motive | Kurgan region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 26 | Beeline | Kursk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 27 | Megaphone | Leningrad region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 28 | Beeline | Lipetsk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 29 | Megaphone | Murmansk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 30 | Megaphone | Nenets Autonomous Okrug | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 31 | Megaphone | Nizhny Novgorod region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 32 | Megaphone | Novgorod region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 33 | Megaphone | Novosibirsk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 34 | Beeline | Omsk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 35 | Megaphone | Orenburg region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 36 | Megaphone | Oryol region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 37 | Megaphone | Penza region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 38 | Beeline | Perm region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 39 | Beeline | Primorsky Krai | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 40 | Beeline | Pskov region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 41 | Beeline | Republic of Adygea | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 42 | Beeline | Altai Republic | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 43 | Beeline | Republic of Bashkortostan | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 44 | Megaphone | Republic of Buryatia | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 45 | Beeline | Republic of Dagestan | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 46 | Megaphone | Republic of Ingushetia | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 47 | Beeline | Republic of Kalmykia | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 48 | Megaphone | Republic of Karelia | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 49 | Megaphone | Komi Republic | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 50 | Megaphone | Republic of Mari El | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 51 | Megaphone | Republic of Mordovia | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 52 | Megaphone | Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 53 | Megaphone | Republic of North Ossetia-Alania | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 54 | Tattelecom | Republic of Tatarstan | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 55 | Megaphone | Republic of Tyva | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 56 | Megaphone | Republic of Khakassia | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 57 | Megaphone | Rostov region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 58 | Megaphone | Ryazan region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 59 | Beeline | Samara region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 60 | Megaphone | Saratov region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 61 | Megaphone | Sakhalin region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 62 | Motive | Sverdlovsk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 63 | Beeline | Smolensk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 64 | Beeline | Stavropol region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 65 | Megaphone | Tambov region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 66 | Megaphone | Tver region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 67 | Beeline | Tomsk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 68 | Beeline | Tula region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 69 | Motive | Tyumen region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 70 | Megaphone | Udmurt Republic | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 71 | Megaphone | Ulyanovsk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 72 | Megaphone | Khabarovsk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 73 | Motive | Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug-Yugra | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 74 | Beeline | Chelyabinsk region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 75 | Vainakh Telecom | Chechen Republic | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 76 | Beeline | Chuvash Republic (Chuvashia) | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 77 | Megaphone | Chukotka Autonomous Okrug | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 78 | Motive | Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
| 79 | Beeline | Yaroslavl region | 2570 - 2595 | 25 | TDD | Band 38 | ? |
People often ask in stores about the availability of Band 20 in their smartphones. But what is it and what is it for? Let's talk.
Band 20
In Russia mobile operators provide access to 4G over several frequencies. There are five so-called “bends” in total:
3 in the 1800 MHz FDD band
7 in the 2600 MHz FDD band
20 in the 800 MHz FDD band
31 in the 450 MHz FDD band
38 in the 2600 MHz TDD band
We won't go into technical details. Let’s just say that the “big three” actively use 3, 7, 20 and 38 band frequencies. Only the Tele2 operator works with the 31-band, and even then, access on this frequency is open only to routers and modems.
The higher the population density of a city, the more networks to ensure stable access to 4G is involved.
Why is it so important that your smartphone has these frequencies?
Band 20, due to its features, is mainly used in sparsely populated areas and on the outskirts of cities. As for megacities and densely populated areas, this range is used as a backup.
If you live, for example, in Moscow and decide to go somewhere out of town, good access Band 20 could provide access to the Internet. Also, if the main frequencies are overloaded, you would still have a chance to access the network due to this additional frequency.
If your gadget does not support band 20, this does not mean that 4G will not work on it. The connection will be provided through other frequencies. But having an additional channel is useful in any case.
Which smartphones work with Band 20
This “band” is actively used in Russia and European countries. That is, a device purchased for the Russian or European market with 4G support works with these frequencies. The same cannot be said about devices for the Asian market. They do not have band 20.
Therefore, before buying a gadget, it is best to check with the seller whether the smartphone supports these frequencies or not.
Conclusion
The conclusion is clear - band 20 is needed. Firstly, in Russia it is impossible to find information about which cities have which coverage area with frequency distribution, so you can only find out by experience. Secondly, the second reserve frequency has never harmed anyone. If you decide to purchase a phone without this frequency, nothing bad will happen; perhaps in sparsely populated areas a certain operator will work worse or not work at all. But otherwise mobile internet will work exactly the same.
