Estudio comparativo de viabilidad para activación de una Red New Radio (5G) entre las bandas SUB-6 GHZ y MMWAVE en la ciudad de Guayaquil

Abstract

The following work analyzes the feasibility of deploying 5G networks in the sub-6GHz and mmWave bands in the Centenario neighborhood of the city of Guayaquil. This work arises from the growing needs for high speed and low latency mobile services in areas with a large number of users, so it is necessary to evaluate technologies that are able to respond to these challenges efficiently. The research was developed under a descriptive-qualitative methodology, based on a bibliographic review of indexed articles and simulations. To develop this, tools such as G-NetTrack Lite were used to collect UpLink and DownLink parameters in the field, MATLAB 2025 was used, where simulations of traffic, latency and handover events were performed. The results show that the sub-6GHz bands provide better coverage and stability in urban areas, allowing low latency and fewer handover events. On the other hand, the mmWave band, although it offers greater mobility, has limited coverage, especially in indoor areas. Observing the results, it was concluded that for sectors such as barrio Centenario, the sub-6GHz bands are more viable for initial deployment of the 5G network, but it is recommended that in places with a high concentration of users, mmWave be implemented as a network complement.