ANACOM has decided to make more spectrum available for short-range devices which, among other features, enable more extensive and innovative Internet of Things (IoT) and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications, broadband data transmission (Wi-Fi) as well as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) applications.
These short-range devices enjoy exemption from radio licensing, using spectrum on a non-exclusive, shared basis.
ANACOM has been receiving requests from manufacturers and industry for additional spectrum to be made available in the 870-876 MHz and 915-921 MHz frequency bands, claiming that the spectrum made available so far was insufficient for them to deploy their networks.
In this context, and in order to foster the introduction of technically advanced RFID solutions and new short-range devices, which enable the use of new types of M2M and IoT applications, ANACOM deemed it appropriate to review the conditions of use of the spectrum used for short-range devices at national level, in the 870-876 MHz and 915-921 MHz frequency bands.
These devices and frequency bands are used, for example, in smart meters used by energy suppliers in their consumption metering, as well as in alarm devices placed on various products on sale in shops to prevent theft.
In parallel, given the entry into force of Decree-Law No 57/2017https://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1416519, which amended the current regulatory framework, establishing that equipment operating below 9 kHz would now be considered radio equipment, on a radio licensing exemption basis, it was deemed appropriate to identify the 100 Hz-9 kHz band in the NFAT, enabling the definition and implementation of a regulatory solution for radio.
Consult:
- Approval of the amendment to the NFAT concerning short-range devices https://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1682101
