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Two factors are important for selecting a frequency: the technical propagation characteristics and regularity and legal aspects. Regarding the technical propagation characteristics, it is generally correct that lower frequencies have a greater transmission range. In addition, the propagation characteristics in buildings get better with lower frequencies. These so-called Sub-GHz-Frequencies, which means below 1 GHz, become therefore very attractive. Due to national and international regulations, not all frequencies can be used everywhere. Only the 2.4 GHz band is based on the definition of the ITU (International Telecommunication Union), a so-called ISM Band. It is applicable all over the world. The 868 MHz frequency band is just applicable in Europe and China. In USA and Canada this band cannot be used. In this case it is necessary to use the 915 MHz band.