5 GHz Frequency Reference for Latin America and the Caribbean

Hi there, it’s Juan David again, your Lead Tech Support specialist at Flytec Computers.

When planning a 5 GHz wireless link in Latin America or the Caribbean, one of the first things to check is whether the radio supports the frequency ranges used in that country. This quick reference is useful for WISPs, point-to-point bridges, point-to-multipoint networks, rural links, and camera backhaul.

Important: This is a planning reference, not a replacement for local regulation. Before deploying, always confirm power limits, EIRP, DFS, indoor or outdoor use, certification, and whether the link is private or ISP-related.

Common 5 GHz Blocks

Frequency range	Simple note
5150 to 5250 MHz	Lower 5 GHz range. Often non-DFS, but may have indoor or power limits.
5250 to 5350 MHz	Usually DFS. Radar detection may apply.
5470 to 5725 MHz	Usually DFS. Useful range, but radar detection may apply.
5725 to 5850 MHz	Upper 5 GHz range. Often used for outdoor links where permitted.

LATAM and Caribbean 5 GHz Reference Table

Frequency ranges below are simplified planning ranges to check before deployment. Country-specific channel edges, power levels, DFS behavior, and certification rules may differ.

Country / market	5 GHz frequency ranges to check	Quick note
Colombia	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Strong match with the main US/CA 5 GHz blocks.
Peru	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Very similar to the main US/CA blocks.
Ecuador	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Strong overlap with common 5 GHz planning ranges.
Chile	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Very close to the US/CA profile. Check power and indoor/outdoor limits.
Mexico	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5600, 5650-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Similar, but the DFS range is split. Watch the 5600-5650 MHz gap.
Costa Rica	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Strong overlap with the main 5 GHz ranges.
Argentina	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5600, 5650-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Similar to Mexico. Do not treat 5470-5725 MHz as one continuous block.
Brazil	5150-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Strong overlap, but confirm ANATEL rules for power, indoor/outdoor use, and certification.
Paraguay	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Similar to the common 5 GHz blocks.
Uruguay	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5725-5850 MHz	Strong overlap in lower and upper ranges. Verify whether 5470-5725 MHz applies for the project.
Bolivia	5250-5350, 5725-5850 MHz	More limited than the main US/CA profile. Confirm allowed 5 GHz ranges before deployment.
Panama	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Very close to the common 5 GHz blocks. Confirm local ASEP requirements.
Dominican Republic	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5725-5850 MHz	Strong overlap in lower and upper ranges. Verify whether 5470-5725 MHz applies locally.
Puerto Rico	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	US/FCC-style 5 GHz profile.
U.S. Virgin Islands	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	US/FCC-style 5 GHz profile.
Jamaica	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Strong overlap with the main US/CA blocks.
Trinidad and Tobago	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Strong overlap with the main US/CA blocks.
Bahamas	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Strong overlap with the main US/CA blocks.
Barbados	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5725-5850 MHz	Verify whether 5470-5725 MHz applies locally before using DFS channels.
Aruba	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725 MHz	Good overlap in lower and DFS ranges. Verify upper 5725-5850 MHz use locally.
Curacao	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725 MHz	Similar to Aruba. Verify upper 5725-5850 MHz use locally.
Guyana	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Strong overlap with the main US/CA blocks.
Suriname	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725 MHz	Verify upper 5725-5850 MHz use locally before deployment.
Belize	5725-5850 MHz	More limited than the main US/CA profile. Confirm local rules before planning a full 5 GHz design.
Guatemala	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5725-5850 MHz	Verify whether 5470-5725 MHz applies locally before using DFS channels.
Honduras	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Strong overlap with the main US/CA blocks.
El Salvador	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5725-5850 MHz	Verify whether 5470-5725 MHz applies locally before using DFS channels.
Nicaragua	5150-5250, 5250-5350, 5470-5725, 5725-5850 MHz	Strong overlap with the main US/CA blocks.

Quick Notes for Installers

• Mexico and Argentina split part of the middle 5 GHz range into 5470-5600 MHz and 5650-5725 MHz. Watch the 5600-5650 MHz gap when selecting channels.
• DFS usually matters most in the 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz ranges. If radar activity is detected on a DFS channel, the radio may need to move channels.
• DFS does not affect every location the same way. A rural site with no nearby radar may never see a DFS event, while a site near an airport, coast, military area, or weather radar may be more likely to see one.

Final Thoughts

This table is meant to help installers quickly compare 5 GHz frequency ranges across Latin America and the Caribbean. It is a starting point for planning, not the final compliance check.

For help planning a 5 GHz wireless link in LATAM or the Caribbean, contact Flytec through live chat, call 305-471-5142, or email website@flyteccomputers.com with the country, link distance, mounting height, line of sight conditions, and expected bandwidth.

Reference note: Frequency ranges are simplified planning ranges based on public regulatory references and should be verified against current local rules before deployment.