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n38 · 2600 IMT-E TDD
n38 is a 3GPP 5G NR band (2600 IMT-E TDD), TDD duplex, uplink 2570–2620 MHz and downlink 2570–2620 MHz. It is a capacity layer: wide and fast, with shorter reach than the low bands. Of the 155 networks we check, 1 use it (Poland).12
Will your device work on n38?
- MF833V✘ no n38Global industrial LTE Cat 4, USB-Afrom US$45 · MOQ 100
- Dongle 400✘ no n38For industrial AR glasses, USB-C, IP66from US$45 · MOQ 2,000
- F40✘ no n385G RedCap dongle (needs 5G SA), 4G fallbackfrom US$46 · MOQ 2,000
None of our three devices covers n38 yet. Tell us your project and we will recommend a module that does.
Specification
| Type | 5G NR |
|---|---|
| Duplex | TDD |
| Uplink | 2570–2620 MHz |
| Downlink | 2570–2620 MHz |
| Channel bandwidth | 5–40 MHz |
| Layer | Capacity layer |
| Related bands | contained in n41, n90; same frequencies as LTE band B38 |
Who uses it
| Operator | Country | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Plus | Poland | ✔ cross-checked |
| O2 | United Kingdom | single source (not scored) |
| WindTre | Italy | single source (not scored) |
| Vodafone | Oman | single source (not scored) |
What it means for IoT devices
- n38 adds capacity in Poland: it raises city speeds, but coverage comes from the low bands.
- This is a TDD band: FDD-only modules cannot use it.
Our dongles (MF833V, Dongle 400, F40) do not support n38.
Sources
- C 5G NR frequency bands (Rel-19) Wikipedia · 2026-09-30
- C 3GPP RF bands list iTecSpec · 2026-09-30
