Radio-frequency identification Frequencies RFID frequency bands

| Band | Regulations | Range_ | Data_speed | Remarks | Approximate_tag_cost_in_volume_2006_US_ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120–150kHz (LF) | Unregulated | 10cm | Low | Animal identification, factory data collection | $1 |
| 13.56MHz (HF) | ISM band worldwide | 10cm - 1 m | Low to moderate | Smart cards ( MIFARE , ISO/IEC 14443 ) | $0.50 |
| 433MHz (UHF) | Short Range Devices | 1–100 m | Moderate | Defence applications, with active tags | $5 |
| 865-868MHz (Europe) 902-928MHz (North America) UHF | ISM band | 1–12 m | Moderate to high | EAN, various standards | $0.15 (passive tags) |
| 2450-5800MHz ( microwave ) | ISM band | 1–2 m | High | 802.11 WLAN, Bluetooth standards | $25 (active tags) |
| 3.1–10GHz (microwave) | Ultra wide band | to 200 M | High | requires semi-active or active tags | $5 projected |