932 MHz – Frequency Band & Applications

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Frequency
932 MHz
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Range
928–960 MHz
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Band Group
UHF (300–1000 MHz)

🌐 Summary

The 932 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: 932 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 fixed service and point‑to‑multipoint/SCADA allocations in many regions (β‰ˆ932–935 MHz).

900 MHz GSM/ISM (896–960) (Mobitex)
900 MHz GSM/ISM (896–960) Overview

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πŸ“‘ Band & Geometry key

Field Value
Wavelength (m) 0.322
Waveforms GSM, UMTS, LTE Band 8, 5G NR n8
Antenna Form Factor (Typical) ΒΌ-wave β‰ˆ 8.05 cm
Band Family Other
Band 900 MHz (Band 8) β€” Downlink segment
Primary Common Name GSM/LTE/NR DL (n8)
FSPL @ 1 km [dB] 91.82831824708
FSPL @ 10 km [dB] 111.82831824708
Fresnel Radius @ 1 km (m) 8.9703613067841
Band Group UHF (300–1000 MHz)
Tax Band Family UHF
Tax Band Class 900 MHz GSM/ISM (896–960)

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🧩 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 β€” 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) 932
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)

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πŸ—’οΈ Notes

Field Value
Receiver Selectivity Notes
Interference Notes Adjacent to ISM; careful filtering
Compatibility Risk Notes
Notes 900 MHz fixed service and point‑to‑multipoint/SCADA allocations in many regions (β‰ˆ932–935 MHz).
Propagation Notes Strong coverage, good indoor penetration

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βš™οΈ Technical Rules

Field Value
Lower Band Frequency Limit 928
Upper Band Frequency Limit 960
EIRP Indoor Limits Fixed terminals per license
EIRP Outdoor Limits PtMP hubs/links per license
PSD Limit β€”
Emission Mask Class Fixed narrowband
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

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🌎 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 β€” 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] 8.9703613067841
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) 932
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) ΒΌ-wave β‰ˆ 8.05 cm
Power Source Or Duty Profile (Typical)

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πŸ›‘οΈ 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 β€” Aeronautical Radionavigation & Radiolocation
Lower Neighbor Band ISM (915 MHz)
Lower Neighbor Range 902.000–928.000 MHz
Upper Neighbor Label 960–1000 MHz β€” 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

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πŸ“ˆ 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) ΒΌ-wave β‰ˆ 8.05 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 &&AMP; Tagged) –

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