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Frequency
930 MHz
Frequency
930 MHz
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Range
928–960 MHz
Range
928–960 MHz
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Band Group
UHF (300–1000 MHz)
Band Group
UHF (300–1000 MHz)
🌐 Summary
The 930 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: 930 MHz: Lower portion of GSM/LTE/NR Band 8 downlink; paired with 880–915 MHz uplink; GSM/LTE downlink; LTE/NR/GSM handsets.
900 MHz one‑way paging/data channels common around 929–932 MHz; regional telemetry services coexist.
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📡 Band & Geometry key
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wavelength (m) | 0.323 |
| Waveforms | GSM, UMTS, LTE Band 8, 5G NR n8 |
| Antenna Form Factor (Typical) | ¼-wave ≈ 8.06 cm |
| Band Family | Other |
| Band | 900 MHz (Band 8) — Downlink segment |
| Primary Common Name | GSM/LTE/NR DL (n8) |
| FSPL @ 1 km [dB] | 91.809658971079 |
| FSPL @ 10 km [dB] | 111.80965897108 |
| Fresnel Radius @ 1 km (m) | 8.9800016763655 |
| Band Group | UHF (300–1000 MHz) |
| Tax Band Family | UHF |
| Tax Band Class | 900 MHz GSM/ISM (896–960) |
🧩 Applications & Usage
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Primary Application | Lower portion of GSM/LTE/NR Band 8 downlink; paired with 880–915 MHz uplink |
| Lower Neighbor Use | ISM (915 MHz) |
| Upper Neighbor Use | 960–1000 MHz — Aeronautical Radionavigation & Radiolocation |
| Typical Services Devices | GSM/LTE downlink |
| Market Common Devices | LTE/NR/GSM handsets |
| Refarming Use | Yes (GSM→LTE→NR) |
| Device Ecosystem Size | High (>1000 models) |
| Device Hotspots (MHz) | 930 |
| Device Category | Specialized Industrial / Scientific Equipment |
| Typical Use Cases | – |
| Modulation (Device) | Varies by device |
| Channel Width (Device) [kHz] | Varies |
| Device Region Profiles | Varies by country / allocation |
| Per-Region EIRP Or Duty (Device) | Varies by regulation |
| Allocation Relevance (Device) | Medium |
| Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) | Low–Moderate |
| Example Devices Or Skus | Specialized Industrial / Scientific Equipment |
| Common Protocols | LTE; 5G NR; GSM/EDGE; UMTS (legacy) |
🗒️ Notes
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Receiver Selectivity Notes | – |
| Interference Notes | Adjacent to ISM; careful filtering |
| Compatibility Risk Notes | – |
| Notes | 900 MHz one‑way paging/data channels common around 929–932 MHz; regional telemetry services coexist. |
| Propagation Notes | Strong coverage, good indoor penetration |
⚙️ Technical Rules
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Lower Band Frequency Limit | 928 |
| Upper Band Frequency Limit | 960 |
| EIRP Indoor Limits | Paging/data mobiles per license |
| EIRP Outdoor Limits | Paging base per license |
| PSD Limit | — |
| Emission Mask Class | Narrowband paging |
| Guardband Minimum [kHz] | 12.5 |
| Typical Bandwidths | 200 kHz–20 MHz |
| Autocalculated Bandlimits | No |
| Typical Bandwidths (Estimated) | 200 kHz–20 MHz |
| Max EIRP [dBm] | Varies by regulation |
| Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical) | – |
| Channelization Plan | 200 kHz–20 MHz |
| Channelization | GSM 200 kHz; LTE/NR 1.4–10 MHz |
| Guard Band Requirement | 1–5 MHz typical |
| OOB Emission Limit [dBm/MHz] | -13 (baseline) |
| Spurious Emission Limit (dBm) | -30 (baseline) |
| RX Blocking Min [dBm] | -15 (planning) |
| Duplexing | FDD |
| Duplexing Information | FDD DL paired with 880–915 |
| Uplink Pairing | 880–915 MHz (UL) |
| Downlink Pairing | 925–960 MHz (DL) |
| Paired Band Info | Band 8 (900 GSM/IMT): 880.0-915.0 MHz ↔ 925.0-960.0 MHz |
| Max EIRP [dBm] | UE: 23 dBm, BS: up to 64 dBm |
| Channelization Block Size | 200 kHz GSM / LTE flexible |
| 3GPP Band Number | |
| Example 3GPP Bands | Band 8 (n8) DL |
| LTE Uplink Bands | – |
| LTE Downlink Bands | Band 8 |
| NR Uplink Bands | – |
| NR Downlink Bands | n8 |
| Guard Bands | Guard bands at 915/925 |
| Protocol Or Standard | – |
🌎 Country Overrides
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Tax Service Category | Other / Various |
| Tax License Type | Licensed / Service-Specific |
| 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 | Licensed mobile (Band 8) |
| Primary Application | Lower portion of GSM/LTE/NR Band 8 downlink; paired with 880–915 MHz uplink |
| Primary Services | – |
| Spurious Emission [dBm] | -30 (baseline) |
| Lower Neighbor Use | ISM (915 MHz) |
| Upper Neighbor Use | 960–1000 MHz — Aeronautical Radionavigation & Radiolocation |
| Licensing Model | Auctioned (GSM900 Downlink, regional) |
| Typical Services Devices | GSM/LTE downlink |
| US FCC Alloc | (Not standard US allocation)– |
| CA IC Alloc | IMT/GSM 900 Downlink (regional)– |
| UK Ofcom Alloc | GSM/LTE Band 8 Downlink– |
| US Ref | (Non‑US IMT 900) |
| Typical Bandwidths | 200 kHz–20 MHz |
| Market Licensing Model | Auctioned (IMT) |
| Market Common Devices | LTE/NR/GSM handsets |
| Fresnel Radius (1st, 1 km) [m] | 8.9800016763655 |
| Typical Bandwidths (Estimated) | 200 kHz–20 MHz |
| Auction Status | – |
| Refarming Use | Yes (GSM→LTE→NR) |
| Typical Site Spacing km | 2 / 8 |
| Device Ecosystem Size | High (>1000 models) |
| Traffic Load Share | Coverage-heavy, low capacity share |
| Device Hotspots (MHz) | 930 |
| Device Category | Specialized Industrial / Scientific Equipment |
| Typical Use Cases | – |
| Typical Center Frequencies [MHz] | – |
| Rule Part (Fcc Or Region) | – |
| Modulation (Device) | Varies by device |
| Channel Width (Device) [kHz] | Varies |
| Device Region Profiles | Varies by country / allocation |
| Per-Region EIRP Or Duty (Device) | Varies by regulation |
| Allocation Relevance (Device) | Medium |
| Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) | Low–Moderate |
| Example Devices Or Skus | Specialized Industrial / Scientific Equipment |
| Antenna Form Factor (Typical) | ¼-wave ≈ 8.06 cm |
| Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical) | – |
🛡️ Regulatory & Neighbors
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Lower Band Frequency Limit | 928 |
| Upper Band Frequency Limit | 960 |
| Rx Blocking Min dBm | -15 (planning) |
| Lower Neighbor Use | ISM (915 MHz) |
| Upper Neighbor Use | 960–1000 MHz — Aeronautical Radionavigation & Radiolocation |
| Lower Neighbor Band | ISM (915 MHz) |
| Lower Neighbor Range | 902.000–928.000 MHz |
| Upper Neighbor Label | 960–1000 MHz — Aeronautical Radionavigation & Radiolocation |
| Upper Neighbor Range | 961.000–1000.000 MHz |
| Adjacent-Band Collision Risks (Device) | Low–Moderate |
| Real-World Range (Indoor/Outdoor) | – |
| US FCC Alloc | (Not standard US allocation)(Not standard US allocation) |
| CA IC Alloc | IMT/GSM 900 Downlink (regional)IMT/GSM 900 Downlink (regional) |
| UK Ofcom Alloc | GSM/LTE Band 8 DownlinkGSM/LTE Band 8 Downlink |
| Regulatory References | US: (Non‑US IMT 900); CA: ISED RSS‑133/139 (PCS/Cellular variants); UK: UK FAT (Band 8 IMT) |
| Global Harmonization | Global |
| Crossborder Coordination | High |
| Sharing Mechanism | – |
| Auction Status | – |
| Guard Or Pair | – |
📈 Market & Measurements
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Noise Floor | -110 dBm (est.) |
| Interference Cases | – |
| Lower Neighbor Range | 902.000–928.000 MHz |
| Upper Neighbor Range | 961.000–1000.000 MHz |
| Interference Notes | Adjacent to ISM; careful filtering |
| Market Licensing Model | Auctioned (IMT) |
| Market Commercial Value | High-value IMT band |
| Market Common Devices | LTE/NR/GSM handsets |
| Market Deployment Density | Dense urban/suburban |
| Noise Floor (Estimated) | -110 dBm (est.) |
| Market Commercial Value (Estimated) | High-value IMT band |
| Ecosystem Maturity | Mature |
| Indoor Penetration | Good |
| Known Interference | No major interference issues noted |
| Device Ecosystem Size | High (>1000 models) |
| Real-World Range (Indoor/Outdoor) | – |
| Antenna Form Factor (Typical) | ¼-wave ≈ 8.06 cm |
| Ecosystem Maturity | Mature |
| Device Ecosystem Size | High (>1000 models) |
| Chipset Availability | Qualcomm, MediaTek, HiSilicon |
| Operator Deployments | Global Tier-1 operators |
| Technology Generations Deployed | 2G GSM |
| Roaming Support | Yes |
| Traffic Load Share | Coverage-heavy, low capacity share |
| Indoor Penetration | Good |
| Known Interference | No major interference issues noted |
| Occupancy | Medium |
| Occupancy Bucket Pct | 10–30% |
| Latency Profile | <10 ms |
| Common Channels Or Profiles | – |
| Security Features | – |
| Lbt Or Fhss Requirement | – |
| Popularity (Installed Base) | – |
| Coexistence Tips | – |
| Latency Class | – |
| Device Hotspots (Scoped && Tagged) | – |
