Why C-Band is Generating the Next Wave of 5G Service?

The FCC sold off sections of C-band in two separate auctions this past year, several of the big, nationwide telecom providers jumped at the chance to bolster their frequency portfolios. But questions about C-band and its capabilities still linger. How are telecoms going to deploy C-band? Will it finally deliver true 5G? In this article, Broc Jenkins analysis the 5G C-Band challenges and presents what lies ahead to deliver a true 5G.
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