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Frequency
850 MHz
Frequency
850 MHz
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Range
-–- MHz
Range
-–- MHz
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Band Group
UHF (300–1000 MHz)
Band Group
UHF (300–1000 MHz)
🌐 Summary
The 850 MHz allocation is part of the UHF (300–1000 MHz) spectrum. This range is used worldwide for critical applications that keep our communications and infrastructure running smoothly. On this page we highlight how each band is applied in real systems, from regulatory assignments to everyday devices. Our goal is to make spectrum data clear and practical for engineers, regulators, and enthusiasts alike.
Key uses of this band include: 850 MHz: LTE/NR smartphones, legacy GSM/CDMA devices.
Duplex/guard region between 850 MHz cellular uplink and 851–869 MHz 800‑MHz base; country‑specific allocations apply.
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📡 Band & Geometry key
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength (m) | 0.353 |
| Waveforms | – |
| Antenna Form Factor (Typical) | ¼-wave ≈ 8.82 cm |
| Band Family | Other |
| Band | – |
| Primary Common Name | – |
| FSPL @ 1 km [dB] | 91.028378514286 |
| FSPL @ 10 km [dB] | 111.02837851429 |
| Fresnel Radius @ 1 km (m) | 9.3930888235478 |
| Band Group | UHF (300–1000 MHz) |
| Tax Band Family | UHF |
| Tax Band Class | 800/850 MHz Cellular & SMR (806–896) Band |
🧩 Applications & Usage
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary Application | – |
| Lower Neighbor Use | No adjacent allocation defined |
| Upper Neighbor Use | No adjacent allocation defined |
| Typical Services Devices | – |
| Market Common Devices | LTE/NR smartphones, legacy GSM/CDMA devices |
| Refarming Use | No |
| Device Ecosystem Size | Medium |
| Device Hotspots (MHz) | 835, 845, 880 |
| Device Category | Cellular Handsets / Modems (legacy) |
| Typical Use Cases | – |
| Modulation (Device) | GSM (200 kHz), CDMA/AMPS (legacy) |
| Channel Width (Device) [kHz] | 200 |
| Device Region Profiles | Cellular 850 legacy in many countries |
| Per-Region EIRP Or Duty (Device) | Network- and band-class specific; handhelds ~23 dBm |
| Allocation Relevance (Device) | Medium (legacy cellular) |
| Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) | Moderate: cellular band edges |
| Example Devices Or Skus | Cellular (2G/3G Legacy Devices) |
| Common Protocols | – |
🗒️ Notes
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Receiver Selectivity Notes | – |
| Interference Notes | – |
| Compatibility Risk Notes | – |
| Notes | Duplex/guard region between 850 MHz cellular uplink and 851–869 MHz 800‑MHz base; country‑specific allocations apply. |
| Propagation Notes | Strong coverage, good indoor penetration |
⚙️ Technical Rules
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Lower Band Frequency Limit | – |
| Upper Band Frequency Limit | – |
| EIRP Indoor Limits | N/A (licensed; verify national rules) |
| EIRP Outdoor Limits | N/A (licensed; verify national rules) |
| PSD Limit | — |
| Emission Mask Class | Generic (planning) |
| Guardband Minimum [kHz] | 100 |
| Typical Bandwidths | 12.5, 25 kHz |
| Autocalculated Bandlimits | No |
| Typical Bandwidths (Estimated) | 12.5, 25 kHz |
| Max EIRP [dBm] | Network- and band-class specific; handhelds ~23 dBm |
| Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical) | – |
| Channelization Plan | – |
| Channelization | – |
| Guard Band Requirement | – |
| OOB Emission Limit [dBm/MHz] | -13 (baseline) |
| Spurious Emission Limit (dBm) | -30 (baseline) |
| RX Blocking Min [dBm] | -15 (planning) |
| Duplexing | TDD |
| Duplexing Information | TDD: unpaired allocation |
| Uplink Pairing | – |
| Downlink Pairing | – |
| Paired Band Info | Band 20 (EU 800): 832.0-862.0 MHz ↔ 791.0-821.0 MHz |
| Max EIRP [dBm] | – |
| Channelization Block Size | – |
| 3GPP Band Number | |
| Example 3GPP Bands | Band 20 (n20) UL (EU) |
| LTE Uplink Bands | Band 20 |
| LTE Downlink Bands | – |
| NR Uplink Bands | n20 |
| NR Downlink Bands | – |
| Guard Bands | – |
| Protocol Or Standard | – |
🌎 Country Overrides
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Tax Service Category | Other / Various |
| Tax License Type | Licensed (Exclusive / Auctioned) |
| Tax Regions | Global / Varies |
| ITU Region 1 (Europe, Africa, Middle East (west of Persian Gulf), Western Russia & Mongolia) | Applicable |
| ITU Region 2 (North America, South America, Central America, Caribbean, Greenland, Eastern Pacific Islands (Americas region)) | Applicable |
| ITU Region 3 (Asia, Australia, Pacific Islands, Oceania, Indian Subcontinent, East Asia & Southeast Asia) | Applicable |
| License Type | Auctioned exclusive (IMT/SMR) |
| Primary Application | – |
| Primary Services | – |
| Spurious Emission [dBm] | -30 (baseline) |
| Lower Neighbor Use | No adjacent allocation defined |
| Upper Neighbor Use | No adjacent allocation defined |
| Licensing Model | – |
| Typical Services Devices | – |
| US FCC Alloc | -– |
| CA IC Alloc | -– |
| UK Ofcom Alloc | -– |
| US Ref | 47 CFR Part 90 (Private Land Mobile) |
| Typical Bandwidths | 12.5, 25 kHz |
| Market Licensing Model | Auctioned (IMT) |
| Market Common Devices | LTE/NR smartphones, legacy GSM/CDMA devices |
| Fresnel Radius (1st, 1 km) [m] | 9.3930888235478 |
| Typical Bandwidths (Estimated) | 12.5, 25 kHz |
| Auction Status | – |
| Refarming Use | No |
| Typical Site Spacing km | 2 / 8 |
| Device Ecosystem Size | Medium |
| Traffic Load Share | Coverage-heavy, low capacity share |
| Device Hotspots (MHz) | 835, 845, 880 |
| Device Category | Cellular Handsets / Modems (legacy) |
| Typical Use Cases | – |
| Typical Center Frequencies [MHz] | – |
| Rule Part (Fcc Or Region) | – |
| Modulation (Device) | GSM (200 kHz), CDMA/AMPS (legacy) |
| Channel Width (Device) [kHz] | 200 |
| Device Region Profiles | Cellular 850 legacy in many countries |
| Per-Region EIRP Or Duty (Device) | Network- and band-class specific; handhelds ~23 dBm |
| Allocation Relevance (Device) | Medium (legacy cellular) |
| Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) | Moderate: cellular band edges |
| Example Devices Or Skus | Cellular (2G/3G Legacy Devices) |
| Antenna Form Factor (Typical) | ¼-wave ≈ 8.82 cm |
| Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical) | – |
🛡️ Regulatory & Neighbors
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Lower Band Frequency Limit | – |
| Upper Band Frequency Limit | – |
| Rx Blocking Min dBm | -15 (planning) |
| Lower Neighbor Use | No adjacent allocation defined |
| Upper Neighbor Use | No adjacent allocation defined |
| Lower Neighbor Band | – |
| Lower Neighbor Range | – |
| Upper Neighbor Label | – |
| Upper Neighbor Range | – |
| Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) | Moderate: cellular band edges |
| Real-World Range (Indoor/Outdoor) | – |
| US FCC Alloc | — |
| CA IC Alloc | — |
| UK Ofcom Alloc | — |
| Regulatory References | US: 47 CFR Part 90 (Private Land Mobile); CA: ISED RSS‑119 (Land Mobile 27.41–960 MHz); UK: Ofcom PMR/Business Radio (UK FAT) |
| Global Harmonization | Regional |
| Crossborder Coordination | High |
| Sharing Mechanism | – |
| Auction Status | – |
| Guard Or Pair | – |
📈 Market & Measurements
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Noise Floor | -110 dBm (est.) |
| Interference Cases | – |
| Lower Neighbor Range | – |
| Upper Neighbor Range | – |
| Interference Notes | – |
| Market Licensing Model | Auctioned (IMT) |
| Market Commercial Value | High-value IMT band |
| Market Common Devices | LTE/NR smartphones, legacy GSM/CDMA devices |
| Market Deployment Density | Dense urban, broad rural coverage |
| Noise Floor (Estimated) | -110 dBm (est.) |
| Market Commercial Value (Estimated) | High-value IMT band |
| Ecosystem Maturity | Emerging |
| Indoor Penetration | Good |
| Known Interference | Broadcast to IMT coexistence issues |
| Device Ecosystem Size | Medium |
| Real-World Range (Indoor/Outdoor) | – |
| Antenna Form Factor (Typical) | ¼-wave ≈ 8.82 cm |
| Ecosystem Maturity | Emerging |
| Device Ecosystem Size | Medium |
| Chipset Availability | Limited / TBD |
| Operator Deployments | Limited operators |
| Technology Generations Deployed | Multiple / TBD |
| Roaming Support | – |
| Traffic Load Share | Coverage-heavy, low capacity share |
| Indoor Penetration | Good |
| Known Interference | Broadcast to IMT coexistence issues |
| Occupancy | Medium |
| Occupancy Bucket Pct | 10–30% |
| Latency Profile | – |
| Common Channels Or Profiles | – |
| Security Features | – |
| Lbt Or Fhss Requirement | – |
| Popularity (Installed Base) | – |
| Coexistence Tips | – |
| Latency Class | – |
| Device Hotspots (Scoped && Tagged) | – |
