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Rules & regulations

Wireless Policy: Cellular Frequencies

New for 2026

If ordering microphone frequencies contact Microphone
Coordination Team of the Event at
mwcbarcelona.mics@firabarcelona.com with the requirements.

To ensure fair access and prevent interference, frequency requests for the Event are subject to restrictions. Exhibitors should contact Fira Barcelona to discuss specific needs.

Due to the limited number of available frequencies, these are shared among exhibitors. The frequency coordination team will manage allocations and scheduling to minimize interference. Power restrictions may also apply.

When you need to apply

  • Your demonstration equipment operates outside the Wi-Fi spectrum (2.4–5 GHz).
  • You plan to use wireless microphones or walkie-talkies, even if they operate in unlicensed bands.
It is strongly recommended

to secure a frequency for wireless microphones to avoid signal interference.

Safety Rules

Please carefully click here to read the Electrical Safety Rules before ordering additional electrical switchboards.

Double Deck Power

If you are building a Double Deck Stand and require electricity on the upper level please contact Servifira in order to make sure that the cables reach up to the required location.

UPS Availability

A limited number of UPS’s (Uninterruptible Power Supply) are available from Servifira to protect your equipment in the event of a temporary power cut, please contact Servifira for more information and prices.

24h Power Setup

Orders of additional power will be installed with a separate switchboard. Hence, if you need a 24-hour power supply you will have two different switchboards. Each switchboard will be clearly labelled to distinguish between daytime and 24h supplies.

Board Location Required

It is compulsory for any additional switchboards ordered to show a location in the online plan provided during the ordering process.

No application needed

  • Devices using commercial SIM cards from an operator
  • Standard Wi-Fi equipment

Ordering process

To request frequencies or discuss requirements, please contact the Frequency Coordination Team at: mwcbarcelona.frequency@firabarcelona.com

Exhibitors must report all demonstrations—both wired and wireless—regardless of whether they use licensed or unlicensed spectrum.

Click here for a list of available bands.

Once your request is approved, the spectrum allocation fee must be paid via the Fira Store. For each frequency band requested, you must order one unit of the Frequency Management Fee product.

Once your request is approved, the spectrum allocation fee must be paid through the Fira Store. For each frequency band requested, order one unit of the Frequency Management Fee product. You can find the product in the Fira Store under: Internet & Connectivity > Additional Services > Frequency Management Fee > Microphone Frequency Management

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To request frequencies or discuss requirements, please contact the Frequency Coordination Team at: mwcbarcelona.frequency@firabarcelona.com

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Exhibitors must report all demonstrations—both wired and wireless—regardless of whether they use licensed or unlicensed spectrum.

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Click here for a list of available bands.

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Once your request is approved, the spectrum allocation fee must be paid via the Fira Store. For each frequency band requested, you must order one unit of the Frequency Management Fee product.

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Once your request is approved, the spectrum allocation fee must be paid through the Fira Store. For each frequency band requested, order one unit of the Frequency Management Fee product. You can find the product in the Fira Store under: Internet & Connectivity > Additional Services > Frequency Management Fee > Microphone Frequency Management

Need help? Contact us

+34 932 33 30 99
✉ mwcbarcelona.frequency@firabarcelona.com

Important
  • Frequency order deadline: Friday, 31 January 2025
  • If you plan to use Wi-Fi or Wi-Fi bands, refer to the Wireless Policy (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) above.
  • Demonstrations must not interfere with licensed telecommunication services.
  • Exhibitors must be able to control the emission power of their radio equipment at all times, including during build-up and testing phases.
  • Maximum e.i.r.p. limits outlined in Appendix 1 will apply.
  • Click here for a list of available frequency bands.
  • Frequency assignments will be:
    • Preliminarily confirmed by the Spanish Frequency Regulator: Tuesday, 18 February 2025
    • Officially confirmed around: Tuesday, 25 February 2025
  • A time scheduling policy may be applied if frequency availability is limited.
  • Assigned frequencies may be used from Monday, 3 March to Thursday, 6 March 2025.
  • All transmissions must cease at the end of the event.
  • For guidance on coordinating and setting up audio-visual equipment to prevent interference, please refer to the Audio Visual section.

Safety Rules

Please carefully click here to read the Electrical Safety Rules before ordering additional electrical switchboards.

Double Deck Power

If you are building a Double Deck Stand and require electricity on the upper level please contact Servifira in order to make sure that the cables reach up to the required location.

UPS Availability

A limited number of UPS’s (Uninterruptible Power Supply) are available from Servifira to protect your equipment in the event of a temporary power cut, please contact Servifira for more information and prices.

24h Power Setup

Orders of additional power will be installed with a separate switchboard. Hence, if you need a 24-hour power supply you will have two different switchboards. Each switchboard will be clearly labelled to distinguish between daytime and 24h supplies.

Board Location Required

It is compulsory for any additional switchboards ordered to show a location in the online plan provided during the ordering process.

Apendix

These figures represent maximum power levels allowed around each booth (3m). Further power restrictions may apply onsite in case of interfaces. Specifications subject to change. 

Channel width Maximum mean e.i.r.p. density Maximum peak e.i.r.p
< 1,5 MHz 1,5 MHz - 5 MHz 5 MHz - 10 MHz
-80 dBm/MHz or -146 dBm/Hz / channel -80 dBm/MHz or -143 dBm/Hz / channel -80 dBm/MHz or -140 dBm/Hz / channel
24 May 2025 29 Jan 2024 30 Jan 2024