IoT and M2M Frequency Bands Explained
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This page explores the frequencies used for both IoT (Internet of Things) and M2M (Machine to Machine) communications. We’ll cover the various wireless technologies and standards employed in the USA and Europe.
IoT and M2M Frequency Allocations: USA & Europe
Below is a table summarizing the frequency allocations for various IoT and M2M technologies in the USA and Europe.
Technology/Standard | Frequency Allocations |
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Wireless USB | 3.1 to 10.6 GHz |
DASH7 | 433.92MHz |
RFID | 120 to 150KHz, 13.56MHz, 433MHz, 902 to 928MHz, 2450 to 5800MHz, 3.1 to 10GHz |
Wireless HD | 59 to 66 GHz |
TransferJET | 4.2 to 4.76 GHz |
NFC | 13.56 MHz |
Miracast | 2.4GHz, 5GHz |
THREAD | 2400 to 2483.5 MHz |
ANT+ | 2.4GHz |
Cognitive Radio | 54 to 862 MHz |
SIGFOX | 902 MHz |
Weightless Network | 915 MHz |
Zigbee | 2400 to 2483.5MHz |
Bluetooth | 2400 to 2483.5MHz |
BLE (Bluetooth Smart) | 2400 to 2483.5 MHz |
WiFi, Z-Wave | 5 GHz (802.11a/ac/ax), 60GHz(11ad), 908.42 MHz(11ah, zwave) |
Wireless HART | 2400 to 2483.5 MHz |
EnOcean (used in Europe) | 315MHz, 868MHz, 902MHz, 928.35MHz |
Insteon (used in Europe) | 920 to 924 MHz |