UK: Ultra Wide-Band Equipment Regulation Coming February 2018
On January 16, 2018 the UK Government published regulation Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 and shall come into force on February 6, 2018. These regulations give effect to Commission Decision 2017/1438(a) amending Decision 2007/131/EC and allowing the use of radio spectrum equipment using ultra wide-band technology in a harmonized manner with the […]
UK: OFCOM Increases Spectrum Availability for BFWA Channels in 5.8 GHz Band
OFCOM has been doing some updates on the 5.8 GHz. Back in July they opened the 5725 – 5850 MHz for Wi-Fi use. Asides from WiFi, some portions of that band are used by Fixed Satellite Services, Broadband Fixed Wireless Access, Road tolling systems. Today’s OFCOM decision increases the spectrum available for Broadband fixed wireless […]
UNITED KINGDOM: Opening Unlicensed Spectrum in 5GHz WLAN (5725-5850MHz)
Impact: Wireless As we previously informed, the announced consultation on opening further unlicensed spectrum in the 5GHz band came to conclusion and, the UK regulator OFCOM has now updated its regulations to allow unlicensed WLAN use in the 5725-5850MHz band. This change is effective from August 7, 2017. With these changes the full band from […]
UNITED KINGDOM: Ofcom Makes 5.8 GHz Band Available for Wi-Fi
On July 13, 2017, after holding a public consultation, the Office of Communication (Ofcom) made the final decision to make the 5.8 GHz band available for Wi-Fi use. This decision was due to a majority of Wi-Fi routers in the UK operate in the 2.4 GHz band, which became congested; impacting broadband performance. Equipment will […]
UNITED KINGDOM: Ofcom may hold separate auctions for 2.3 GHz and 3.4 GHz
In a Statement and Consultation published on 26 May 2015, Ofcom, the UK telecoms regulator, published updated plans on the release of spectrum in the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz spectrum bands and it opened a consultation on options for proceeding with the award in light of potential changes in the mobile market in the UK. The […]