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3.5 LoRa Frequency Bands by Country/Region

Quick Table

Region/CountryFrequency Band (MHz)Notes
European Union (EU)868 MHzCommon channels: 868.1, 868.3, 868.5 MHz; subject to duty cycle limits
United Kingdom (UK)868 MHzFollows EU868 plan; ISM band use with duty cycle & ERP limitations
United States (US)902–928 MHzNo duty cycle limit; wide channel availability
China (CN)470–510 MHz, 779–787 MHzMostly uses 470–510 MHz; region-specific restrictions
India (IN)865–867 MHzLicense-free band; commonly used for LoRaWAN
Australia (AU)915–928 MHzSimilar to US, but with different sub-band/channel plans
South Korea (KR)920–923 MHzRequires compliance with Korean radio regulations
Japan (JP)920–928 MHzMust comply with ARIB standards
Southeast Asia (e.g., Thailand, Malaysia)920–925 MHzBand varies slightly by country
Russia (RU)864–870 MHzSimilar to EU868; local licensing may apply
South America (e.g., Brazil)902–907.5 & 915–928 MHzUS-like band plan, but with some central frequencies restricted

📌 Important Notes

  • LoRaWAN defines regional profiles such as EU868, US915, IN865, etc.
  • Transmission power, channel bandwidth, and duty cycle regulations vary by country.
  • Always ensure hardware certification (e.g., FCC, CE, MIC) and compliance with local laws.

✅ Example

  • India: Use 865–867 MHz band for license-free applications like smart metering, logistics, and agriculture.
  • UK & EU: LoRa modules supporting 868 MHz can be deployed under ISM band rules with proper duty cycle compliance.