GSM Band DCS-1800 (DCS-1800)

GSM band, commonly known as DCS-1800. Definitions below are facts from 3GPP specifications via Wikipedia; they are not copied specification text.

GenerationGSM
Band numberDCS-1800
DuplexFDD (paired spectrum)
Uplink1710.2–1784.8 MHz
Downlink1805.2–1879.8 MHz
Duplex spacingNot shown — the spacing value in our source data is derived, not taken from the source page.
Channel bandwidthsNot stated in the source data

Where it is used

GSM bands are not tracked in this site's operator deployment tables, which cover LTE and 5G NR only. GSM is included here as a frequency definition because 2G shutdown dates still matter for older phones — see the shutdown section on each country page.

Sources

Checked 2026-11-08. Deployment data is adapted from Wikipedia lists (CC BY-SA 4.0); see Sources & updates for the full licence note.