LTE RAN uses a different orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) tech- nique to achieve peak data rates of up to 300 Mbps. The LTE Advanced (LTE-A) that followed in- troduces techniques that allow multiple carriers to use ultra-wide bandwidth, up to 100 MHz, to achieve data rates up to 3000 Mbps. Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) was created by the WiMAX Forum and is based on the IEEE 802.16 set of standards from 2005. WiMAX was designed as an alternat- ive to cable or digital subscriber line (DSL) to provide last-mile wireless broadband access. In 2011, a mobile version of WiMAX (based on IEEE 302.16e-2005 and 802.16m-2011) became a candidate technology for 4G adoption in competition with the LTE-A standard. WiMAX was ori- ginally designed to provide data rates up to 30-40 Mbps, but with the release of the 802. 16m stand- ard in 2011, it was able to provide up to 1000 Mbps for fixed stations. Between LTE-A and WiMAX, LTE-A seemed to be the better approach and is widely preferred in 4G deployments over WiMAX. The 5th generation (5G) mobile network is the next major phase of mobile telecommunications standards. The exponential growth of wireless data services driven by mobile Internet broadband and smart devices triggered the development of the 5G cellular network. 5G provides higher data rates, enhanced end-user quality of experience (QoE), reduced end-to-end latency, and lower energy consumption. To satisfy the wide range of use cases, 5G requires access to spectrum across a range of frequency bands: Low band: Frequencies less than 1 GHz are best suited to provide wide coverage for mobile subscribers as well as support Internet of things (IoT) services. These bands are especially well- matched for high mobility, coverage over a wide area, and reception deep in structures and vegetation. Mid-band: Situated between 1-6 GHz, these frequencies provide coverage as well as capacity. The majority of 5G commercial networks are deploying in the 3.3-3.8 GHz range. Operators are also all