Band plans to allocate spectrum

Band plans describe how we allocate spectrum to different types of services. 

We prepare plans for parts of the spectrum where we see a need due to:

• government policy initiatives
• demand from the community

These plans usually contain:

• arrangements for the frequency
• specific actions to avoid interference

To see future plans for frequency bands, see the latest Five-Year Spectrum Outlook.

Frequency band plans are a legislative instrument.

• Radiocommunications (Mobile-Satellite Service) (1980–2010 MHz and 2170–2200 MHz) Frequency Band Plan 2022
• Radiocommunications (Television Outside Broadcasting) (2010–2110 MHz and 2200–2300 MHz) Frequency Band Plan 2022
• Radiocommunications 1.5GHz Frequency Band Plan 2015
• Radiocommunications (Mid-West Radio Quiet Zone) Frequency Band Plan 2011
• 1900 to 1920MHz Frequency Band Plan 2012

Administrative band plans are similar to frequency band plans. We publish them as a type of radiocommunications assignment and licensing instruction (RALI).

They contain the policy to use bands. They are not a statutory document but help everyone use spectrum effectively.

• RALI MS22: 400MHz Plan (403 to 430MHz and 450 to 520MHz)
• RALI MS40: Frequency Plan for Services in the 800MHz Band (803 to 890MHz)
• RALI MS41: Frequency Plan for Services in the 900MHz Band (890 to  960MHz)
• RALI MS42: Frequency Plan for the VHF bands (70 to 85.5MHz and 148 to 174MHz)
• 1.9GHz Spectrum Arrangements (1880 to 1900MHz)

See all the RALIs we use to coordinate frequency.

All superseded and old plans are in the Federal Register of Legislation.

• Television Outside Broadcast Service (1980 to 2110MHz and 2170 to 2300MHz) Frequency Band Plan 2012 (repealed 2022)
• 2.1GHz Band Frequency Band Plan 2002 (repealed 2012)
• Mobile-Satellite Service (2GHz) Frequency Band Plan 2002 (repealed 2012)
• Multipoint Distribution System Frequency Band Plan 2000 (released 2002)
• 1900 - 1920 and 2010 - 2025MHz Bands Frequency Band Plan (repealed 2012)
• VHF Mid Band Frequency Band Plan (70 - 87.5MHz) (repealed 2015)
• VHF High Band Frequency Band Plan (148 - 174MHz) (repealed 2015)
• 900MHz Band Plan (820 - 960MHz) (repealed 2015)
• 1.9GHz Band Plan (1880 - 1900MHz) (repealed 2006)