Anritsu Launches Early Support for 6G FR3 Frequency Band Hardware Options

02/23/2026

Anritsu Corporation has released a new RF hardware option for its Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A to support the key FR3 (Frequency Range 3) frequency band for next‑generation 6G mobile systems. With this release, the MT8000A platform now supports evolving communications technologies, covering R&D through to final commercial deployment of 4G/5G and future 6G/FR3 devices.

Anritsu will showcase the new solution in its booth at MWC Barcelona 2026 (Mobile World Congress), the world’s largest mobile communications exhibition, held in Barcelona, Spain, from March 2 to 5, 2026.

Since 6G is expected to deliver ultra-high speed, ultra-low latency, ultra-safety and reliability far surpassing 5G, worldwide, international standardization efforts are accelerating toward commercial 6G release.

The key high‑capacity data transmission and wide-coverage features of 6G require using the FR3 frequency band (7.125 to 24.25 GHz), and the Lower FR3 band range up to 16 GHz, which extends from the FR1 (7.125 GHz) band, is already on the agenda for the 2027 World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) discussions.

By leveraging its long expertise in wireless measurement, Anritsu’s MT8000A test platform leads the industry with this highly scalable new RF hardware option supporting the Lower FR3 band, and covering both current and next‑generation technologies. Future 6G functions will be supported by seamless software upgrades, helping speed development and release of new 6G devices.

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