Argentina Opens 2300–2400 MHz Band for Private Networks

Argentina Opens 2300–2400 MHz Band for Private Networks

Argentina Private Networks just received a major regulatory boost. ENACOM, the country’s telecom regulator, has published Resolution No. 1111/2025, allocating the 2300–2400 MHz band exclusively for Private Broadband Wireless Systems (SPIBA). The resolution sets out a detailed technical and licensing framework to support enterprise-level LTE and 5G deployments across various verticals.

Strategic Spectrum Reallocation

The regulation reclassifies the 2390–2400 MHz portion from fixed to mobile service use, realigning the entire 100 MHz for advanced wireless communications. This change aims to promote secure, high-performance private networks for smart manufacturing, mining, logistics, agriculture, and other high-demand environments.

Types of SPIBA Systems

ENACOM introduces two private network models:

• SPIBA Interior: For exclusive indoor use within a building or campus.

• SPIBA General: For wider-area deployments (up to 400 km²), mainly outdoors.

Importantly, these networks cannot provide commercial telecom services (TIC).

Key Regulatory Features

1. Technical Specifications

Annex I outlines power limits (PIRE), antenna heights, emission constraints, EMC compatibility, and network synchronization requirements.

2. Channel Allocation

Annex II splits the 100 MHz band into ten 10 MHz TDD channels:

• Channels 1–4: Reserved for SPIBA Interior

• Channels 7–10: Reserved for SPIBA General

• Channels 5–6: Allocated flexibly depending on demand

3. Licensing & Assignment

• SPIBA Interior: Assigned on request

• SPIBA General: Assigned via a 30-day call for interest; if contested, an auction (subasta) will be held

• License Validity: 10 years, renewable

4. Fees

• SPIBA General: $2,500 USD/year per channel

• SPIBA Interior: $500 USD/year per channel

5. Equipment Registration

All equipment must be registered with ENACOM under updated conformity rules.

Why This Matters

This update places Argentina in line with global trends, such as those led by ITU and 3GPP, supporting local private cellular network ecosystems. It also encourages digital transformation in heavy industries and enables advanced IoT applications with dedicated, interference-managed spectrum.

How we can help

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Our Regulatory Intelligence Service helps manufacturers and system integrators meet the licensing, technical, and type approval requirements under ENACOM’s new framework for Argentina Private Networks.

Impact Assessment

• Technical Standards? ✅ Yes

• Type Approval & Market Access? ❌ No

• Imports, Customs, Trade, or Market Surveillance? ✅ Yes

• Spectrum Management? ✅ Yes