KPN (Netherlands): 4G and 5G bands
KPN (Netherlands) runs 4G on B3, B7, B20, B38; B20 is the coverage layer. 5G bands: n1, n28, n78. 5G SA: not found; RedCap: not launched; 3G: switched off (2022); 2G: by 2027-12-01.
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Bands in detail
| Band | Name | Duplex | Uplink MHz | Downlink MHz | Layer | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B3 | 1800 DCS | FDD | 1710–1785 | 1805–1880 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B7 | 2600 IMT-E | FDD | 2500–2570 | 2620–2690 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| B20 | 800 Digital Dividend | FDD | 832–862 | 791–821 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| B38 | 2600 IMT-E TDD | TDD | 2570–2620 | 2570–2620 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| n1 | 2100 IMT | FDD | 1920–1980 | 2110–2170 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
| n28 | 700 APT | FDD | 703–748 | 758–803 | coverage layer | cross-checked12 |
| n78 | 3500 C-Band | TDD | 3300–3800 | 3300–3800 | capacity layer | cross-checked12 |
Frequencies are from the 3GPP specifications. “Single source” means only one community source lists the band; it is shown but not scored.
Network status
| 5G SA | Not found |
|---|---|
| RedCap | Not launched3 |
| LTE-M | Commercial4 |
| NB-IoT | Not in GSMA list |
| 2G | By 2027-12-015 |
| 3G | Switched off (2022)6 |
Our dongles on this network
Supports B3, B7, B20 (coverage layer). Missing B38.
Supports B3, B7, B20 (coverage layer). Missing B38.
Supports B3, B38. Missing the operator’s main band B20. Missing B7.
5G: 5G bands match, but no commercial RedCap yet (n1, n28, n78)
Sources
- C Frequency checker · Netherlands Kimovil · 2026-10-02
- C KPN (Netherlands): frequency bands, UMTS removed FrequencyCheck · 2026-10-02
- B 5G RedCap – April 2026 (42 operators in 27 markets; 14 commercial launches) GSA · 2026-04
- B Mobile IoT network launches (Nov 2025) GSMA · 2025-11
- B Global 2G & 3G network closures, by country and operator (2026 update) Wireless Logic · 2026-10-04
- B KPN shut down 3G in March 2022 and announced its 2G sunset Total Telecom · 2024-03
