New 3.8 GHz spectrum will strengthen 5G coverage, says Telus

Telus says its 5G network now reaches about 90% of Canada’s population, and it plans to use new 3.8 GHz spectrum to make that coverage faster and more reliable in busy areas. Richard Gilhooley, director of public affairs at Telus, told RCR Wireless News the mid-band spectrum will add speed and localized capacity on top of the company’s existing footprint.

The 3.8 GHz band sits in the mid-range of wireless frequencies, which operators often use to balance coverage and performance. Telus expects this new slice of spectrum to strengthen its 5G service where demand is heaviest, rather than dramatically expanding the current coverage map.