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Are there any specific frequency bands that 5G signal boosters currently cannot support


Yes, there are specific frequency bands that 5G signal boosters currently cannot support. Current regulations limit signal boosters from amplifying many 5G bands[1]. The fastest 5G networks for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon operate on bands n41, n77, n260, and n261, but consumer boosters do not reliably support these bands[2]. Most mid-band frequencies and all high-band frequencies are beyond the capability of current signal boosters[1]. In urban areas, 5G frequency bands are typically high-frequency, which are not supported by current boosters[9].

T-Mobile's 5G network operates on the 600 MHz band (n71) and the 2500 MHz band (n41), but FCC booster regulations are outdated and don't allow boosting on these bands[3]. Although the FCC has not yet issued blanket approval for boosters to amplify band 71 or band n77[6].

Citations:
[1] https://www.waveform.com/a/b/guides/5g-signal-booster-guide
[2] https://www.pcmag.com/picks/best-cell-phone-signal-boosters
[3] https://www.waveform.com/a/b/guides/tmobile-signal-boosters
[4] https://www.wilsonamplifiers.com/blog/5g-frequency-bands-explained/
[5] https://mysignalboosters.com/dk/product/5g-signal-booster-300-sqm/
[6] https://powerfulsignal.com/cellular-frequency-bands/
[7] https://mysignalboosters.com/cz/product/5g-signal-booster-300-sqm/
[8] https://www.signalboosters.com/blog/cellular-frequency-bands-a-simple-breakdown/
[9] https://www.lintratek.com/news/how-to-choose-a-5g-mobile-signal-booster-and-5g-antenna/