Mikrotik have recently launched a series of products utilizing LTE7. The question is how well will they perform in Canada.
The verdict is that it may work but it is far from ideal and can not deliver the expected performance.
Frequency & Band Comparison Table
The table below highlights the LTE bands supported by the MikroTik wAP ax LTE7 kit and notes whether they are utilized in Canada.
| Band | Frequency | Supported by wAP ax LTE7? | Used by Canadian Carriers? | Notes / Carrier Coverage |
| B1 | 2100 MHz | Yes | No | Mainly Europe/Asia. |
| B3 | 1800 MHz | Yes | No | Mainly Europe/Asia. |
| B5 | 850 MHz | Yes | Yes | Core low-band for Rogers, Bell, Telus (Excellent range). |
| B7 | 2600 MHz | Yes | Yes | Core high-capacity band for Rogers, Bell, Telus (High speed). |
| B8 | 900 MHz | Yes | No | Mainly Europe/Asia. |
| B20 | 800 MHz | Yes | No | European digital dividend band. |
| B28 | 700 MHz | Yes | No | (Canada uses B12/B13/B17/B29 for 700MHz instead). |
| B38 | 2600 MHz (TDD) | Yes | Yes | Used by Rogers/Freedom for regional capacity. |
| B40 | 2300 MHz (TDD) | Yes | No | Mainly Asia/Australia. |
| B41 | 2500 MHz (TDD) | Yes | Yes | Used by Rogers/Freedom. |
Missing Canadian Bands (The Blind Spots)
While the wAP ax LTE7 covers some critical high-speed and low-band frequencies, it completely misses several of Canada’s most widely deployed “backbone” LTE bands:
Band 2 (1900 MHz) & Band 4 (AWS-1 1700/2100 MHz): These are the primary mid-band frequencies used across almost all of Canada by Bell, Telus, and Rogers for baseline urban and suburban coverage. The wAP ax LTE7 cannot connect to these.
Band 12 / 13 / 17 (700 MHz): These are the primary rural, long-range, and building-penetration bands used in Canada (B12/B17 for Rogers/Bell/Telus; B13 heavily used by Verizon in the US and regionally in Canada). The MikroTik only supports B28 for 700MHz, which is incompatible.
Band 66 (AWS-3): An extension of Band 4 widely used for modern capacity expansion in Canadian cities. Not supported.
Real-World Performance Expectations in Canada
Because the wAP ax LTE7 lacks B2, B4, and B12/B13, its usability in Canada will vary significantly depending on your exact location:
1. High-Density Urban Areas (Good for Speed)
In major cities, Canadian carriers deploy Band 7 (2600 MHz) and Band 38/41 extensively to handle heavy data traffic. If you are close to a tower broadcasting Band 7, the wAP ax LTE7 will perform exceptionally well, delivering fast, high-capacity throughput.
2. Suburban & Indoor Areas (Moderate/Patchy)
As you move indoors or away from the tower, Band 7 drops off quickly. The device will try to fall back to Band 5 (850 MHz). Because Band 5 has narrow bandwidth allocations in Canada (often prioritized for 3G/HSPA rollback or basic LTE signaling), your speeds will likely drop significantly compared to what a North American-spec modem would achieve on Band 2 or 4.
3. Rural Deployment (Poor / Not Recommended)
In rural areas, Canadian carriers rely almost exclusively on Band 12/17 (700 MHz) or Band 2 (1900 MHz) to achieve long-range coverage. Because the wAP ax LTE7 cannot see these bands, it may result in a complete “No Service” scenario, or it will cling onto a incredibly weak, slow Band 5 signal from a distant tower.
Summary Verdict
Will it work? Yes, but strictly as a partial match. It will latch onto Band 7 for speed and Band 5 for range where available.
Is it ideal? No. Because the modem inside the standard wAP ax LTE7 kit is highly optimized for the International/European market (EEA region), you lose out on Canada’s core mid-bands (B2/B4) and primary rural low-bands (B12/B13).