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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/StandardFrequency Allocations
Wireless USB3.1 to 10.6 GHz
DASH7433.92MHz
RFID120 to 150KHz, 13.56MHz, 433MHz, 902 to 928MHz, 2450 to 5800MHz, 3.1 to 10GHz
Wireless HD59 to 66 GHz
TransferJET4.2 to 4.76 GHz
NFC13.56 MHz
Miracast2.4GHz, 5GHz
THREAD2400 to 2483.5 MHz
ANT+2.4GHz
Cognitive Radio54 to 862 MHz
SIGFOX902 MHz
Weightless Network915 MHz
Zigbee2400 to 2483.5MHz
Bluetooth2400 to 2483.5MHz
BLE (Bluetooth Smart)2400 to 2483.5 MHz
WiFi, Z-Wave5 GHz (802.11a/ac/ax), 60GHz(11ad), 908.42 MHz(11ah, zwave)
Wireless HART2400 to 2483.5 MHz
EnOcean (used in Europe)315MHz, 868MHz, 902MHz, 928.35MHz
Insteon (used in Europe)920 to 924 MHz