RFLoRa Frequency Range and Bands: Europe, US, UK, and Australia
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The LoRa frequency range varies significantly across regions, including Europe, the US, the UK, Australia, and China, due to differences in regulatory policies and spectrum allocation. Each region has designated frequency bands for LoRa communication, such as 868 MHz in Europe and 915 MHz in the US, which affect device compatibility, network coverage, and transmission power.
LoRa Wireless systems use different frequency bands in different regions of the world, such as the US, Europe, and China. The following table lists the frequency bands along with LoRa channel frequencies. Please note that both the Gateway and End device can use the same frequency for transmission but at different time slots. This concept is known as TDD (Time Division Duplex).
LoRa Frequency Bands and Channel Frequencies by Region
| Region | LoRa Frequency Band | LoRa Channel Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 863 to 870 MHz | 868.10 MHz (used by Gateway to listen) 868.30 MHz (used by Gateway to listen) 868.50 MHz (used by Gateway to listen) 864.10 MHz (used by End device to transmit Join Request) 864.30 MHz (used by End device to transmit Join Request) 864.50 MHz (used by End device to transmit Join Request) 868.10 MHz (used by End device to transmit Join Request) 868.30 MHz (used by End device to transmit Join Request) 868.50 MHz (used by End device to transmit Join Request) |
| US (United States) | 902 to 928 MHz | 902.3 MHz to 914.9 MHz spaced at 200KHz (Upstream-64 channels) 903 MHz to 914.2 MHz spaced at 1.6 MHz apart (Upstream- 8 channels) 923.3 MHz to 927.5 MHz spaced at 600KHz apart (Downstream- 8 channels) |
| UK (United Kingdom) | 863–870 MHz | Sub-Bands: 868 MHz band, same as Europe. |
| Australia | 915–928 MHz | Sub-Bands: Typically uses 915 MHz with similar rules to the US. |
| Philippines | 920–925 MHz | Sub-Bands: Specific to the 920 MHz segment. |
| China | 779 to 787 MHz, 470-510 MHz | 779.5 MHz (Default channel) 779.7 MHz (Default channel) 779.9 MHz (Default channel) 779.5 MHz (Used by ED to transmit Join Request) 779.7 MHz (Used by ED to transmit Join Request) 779.9 MHz (Used by ED to transmit Join Request) 780.5 MHz (Used by ED to transmit Join Request) 780.7 MHz (Used by ED to transmit Join Request) 780.9 MHz (Used by ED to transmit Join Request) |
ETSI has defined the 433 to 434 MHz frequency band for LoRa applications. It uses 433.175 MHz, 433.375 MHz, and 433.575 MHz frequency channels. Class B end devices use the 869.525 MHz frequency channel in the EU band.
Note: Information provided on this page is derived from LoRaWAN Specification V1.0 released in Jan. 2015 by the LoRa™ Alliance. Read latest specifications published by the LoRa Alliance (https://www.lora-alliance.org).
Conclusion
Understanding the LoRa frequency range for Europe, the US, the UK, and Australia is key to ensuring compliance and optimizing network performance in different regions. With varying frequency bands, developers must carefully select compatible devices and configure networks to meet local regulations. By leveraging region-specific frequency allocations, IoT deployments can achieve maximum coverage, reliability, and efficiency, making LoRa a versatile solution for global applications.
