The US902–928 MHz band is the official LoRaWAN® frequency plan for the United States, Canada, and other countries following FCC Part 15 regulations. It enables scalable, license-free LPWAN deployments across ITU Region 2.
In this article, we will explore the full set of parameters—frequency plans, data rates, power limits, and more—and explains how our ThingPark platform ensures compliance and optimal performance. Before going into deep about LoRaWAN US902–928 MHz Band, get to know more about LoRaWAN Regional Parameters in our dedicated article.
DR0–DR4 and DR8–DR13 are required for LoRaWAN certification.
“The US902–928 MHz band is a powerful foundation for massive IoT in North America—but only if properly managed. With ThingPark, we’ve built automation into every layer, so operators can scale quickly, securely, and in full compliance with FCC rules.“
| DR | Configuration | Bit Rate (bps) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | SF10 / 125 kHz | 980 |
| 1 | SF9 / 125 kHz | 1760 |
| 2 | SF8 / 125 kHz | 3125 |
| 3 | SF7 / 125 kHz | 5470 |
| 4 | SF8 / 500 kHz | 12500 |
| 8 | SF12 / 500 kHz | 980 |
| 9 | SF11 / 500 kHz | 1760 |
| 10 | SF10 / 500 kHz | 3900 |
| 11 | SF9 / 500 kHz | 7000 |
| 12 | SF8 / 500 kHz | 12500 |
| 13 | SF7 / 500 kHz | 21900 |
| DR | Max MAC Payload (M) | Max App Payload (N) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 19 | 11 |
| 1 | 61 | 53 |
| 2 | 133 | 125 |
| 3 | 230 | 222 |
| 4 | 230 | 222 |
| 8 | 61 | 53 |
| 9 | 137 | 129 |
| 10–13 | 230 | 222 |
N = M – 8 if FOpts field is absent
Antenna gain and output power must respect FCC regulations.
This enables frequent uplink messaging—ideal for high-activity IoT applications.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frequency Band | 902–928 MHz |
| Uplink Channels | 64 (125 kHz) + 8 (500 kHz) |
| Downlink Channels | 8 (500 kHz) |
| Default RX2 Frequency | 923.3 MHz |
| Default RX2 Data Rate | DR8 |
| Max EIRP | +30 dBm |
| Duty Cycle | No limit |
| Dwell Time Limit | 400 ms (Ch 0–63) |
| Mandatory DRs for Join | DR0, DR4 |
With ThingPark Wireless, Actility automatically provisions LoRaWAN gateways and devices using region-specific parameters. For North American deployments, this means:
The US902–928 MHz band offers unmatched flexibility for LoRaWAN deployment in North America. With no duty cycle limits and up to 72 uplink channels, it supports dense and scalable IoT networks—especially when powered by Actility’s ThingPark platform.
About Actility
Actility, one of the co-inventors of LoRaWAN® technology and a founding member of the LoRa Alliance, is the leader in industrial-grade low-power wide-area network (LPWAN) connectivity and IoT tracking solutions. Actility’s ThingPark™ platform, which supports multi-radio connectivity (LoRaWAN®, NB-IoT, LTE-M), powers the majority of public networks and numerous private and enterprise networks worldwide. Through its subsidiary Abeeway, Actility offers patented ultra-low power, multi-radio trackers and comprehensive indoor and outdoor geolocation services. Additionally, the ThingPark Market boast the largest catalog of LoRaWAN® devices, gateways, and solutions available.
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