3GPP approves Band 112 & Band 113

In a major milestone for the future of broadcast technology, the 3GPP RAN4 working group has officially approved the inclusion of Bands 112 and 113 for LTE-based 5G terrestrial broadcast in Release 19 of the global 5G standard.

The change request (R4-2508787), jointly submitted by industry leaders including the EBU, BNE, Qualcomm, ORS, and SWR, introduces Bands 112 (470–608 MHz) and 113 (606–698 MHz) as standardized frequency ranges specifically allocated for 5G Broadcast. These bands sit within the UHF spectrum traditionally used for television broadcasting, marking a significant shift toward more efficient, scalable, and mobile-first distribution of content.