On May 8th, 2015 the European Commission adopted a decision to open up the 1452-1492 MHz frequency band for wireless broadband under harmonised technical conditions, while ensuring the protection of existing usage of the band for terrestrial digital audio broadcasting (T-DAB). Under the decision Member States should make the spectrum available within six months. This specific spectrum could be used for advanced mobile services such as audiovisual streaming or high-speed downloads.
The latest 40MHz range cleared by the EC for wireless broadband usage means that a total 1030MHz is now available under harmonised technical conditions, nearing a 2015 target of 1200MHz set in the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme (Decision 243/2012/EU).