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Document 31991L0287
Short range devices, RLAN (WiFi), Internet of Things, ultra-wide band (UWB) equipment and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
The decisions
The implementing decisions cover radio equipment devices that are operated through general authorisation or on an unlicensed or shared basis by end-users. This includes radio local access network devices (wi-fi) devices which have shown massive growth in demand for radio spectrum, as acknowledged in the 2018 European Electronic Communications Code.
Many of these acts are harmonisation decisions. Others deal with frequency bands for different purposes, such as a huge variety of short range devices, Internet of Things (IoT) equipment, ultra-wide band equipment, alarms, door openers, medical implants, intelligent transport systems, radio frequency identification devices (RFID), radio determination, ground probing, and new types of machine-to-machine devices, as well as equipment for programme making and special events (PMSE) such as wireless video links or microphones and digital cordless telephones.
A further general authorisation band relates to vehicle safety, in particular to the operation of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS).
The various implementing decisions cover the following radio spectrum, in addition to limits on signal strength and harmful interference where applicable:
Directive 91/287/EEC
The directive obliges EU countries to designate the 1 880-1 900 MHz frequency band for digital cordless communications by 1 January 1992.
Legislation |
Application date |
Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1426 |
8 October 2020 |
Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/785 |
16 May 2019 |
Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1538 |
12 October 2018 |
Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/637 |
23 April 2018 |
Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/2077 |
13 November 2017 |
Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/1483 |
10 August 2017 |
Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/339 |
9 March 2016 |
Implementing Decision 2014/641/EU |
2 September 2014 |
Implementing Decision 2013/752/EU |
12 December 2013 |
Implementing Decision 2011/829/EU |
9 December 2011 |
Implementing Decision 2011/485/EU |
1 August 2011 |
Decision 2010/368/EU |
1 July 2010 |
Decision 2009/381/EC |
14 May 2009 |
Decision 2007/90/EC |
12 February 2007 |
Decision 2008/411/EC |
21 May 2008 |
Decision 2005/513/EC |
11 July 2005 |
Directive 91/287/EEC |
5 June 1991 |
For more information, see:
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/1426 of 7 October 2020 on the harmonised use of radio spectrum in the 5 875-5 935 MHz frequency band for safety-related applications of intelligent transport systems (ITS) and repealing Decision 2008/671/EC (OJ L 328, 9.10.2020, pp. 19-23)
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/785 of 14 May 2019 on the harmonisation of radio spectrum for equipment using ultra-wideband technology in the Union and repealing Decision 2007/131/EC (OJ L 127, 16.5.2019, pp. 23-33)
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/1538 of 11 October 2018 on the harmonisation of radio spectrum for use by short-range devices within the 874-876 and 915-921 MHz frequency bands (OJ L 257, 15.10.2018, pp. 57-63)
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2018/637 of 20 April 2018 amending Decision 2009/766/EC on the harmonisation of the 900 MHz and 1 800 MHz frequency bands for terrestrial systems capable of providing pan-European electronic communications services in the Community as regards relevant technical conditions for the Internet of Things (OJ L 105, 25.4.2018, pp. 27-30)
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/2077 of 10 November 2017 amending Decision 2005/50/EC on the harmonisation of the 24 GHz range radio spectrum band for the time-limited use by automotive short-range radar equipment in the Community (OJ L 295, 14.11.2017, pp. 75-76)
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2017/1483 of 8 August 2017 amending Decision 2006/771/EC on harmonisation of the radio spectrum for use by short-range devices and repealing Decision 2006/804/EC (OJ L 214, 18.8.2017, pp. 3-27)
Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2016/339 of 8 March 2016 on the harmonisation of the 2 010-2 025 MHz frequency band for portable or mobile wireless video links and cordless cameras used for programme making and special events (OJ L 63, 10.3.2016, pp. 5-8)
Commission Implementing Decision 2014/641/EU of 1 September 2014 on harmonised technical conditions of radio spectrum use by wireless audio programme making and special events equipment in the Union (OJ L 263, 3.9.2014, pp. 29-34)
Commission Implementing Decision 2013/752/EU of 11 December 2013 amending Decision 2006/771/EC on harmonisation of the radio spectrum for use by short-range devices and repealing Decision 2005/928/EC (OJ L 334, 13.12.2013, pp. 17-36)
Commission Implementing Decision 2011/829/EU of 8 December 2011 amending Decision 2006/771/EC on harmonisation of the radio spectrum for use by short-range (OJ L 329, 13.12.2011, pp. 10-18)
Commission Implementing Decision 2011/485/EU of 29 July 2011 amending Decision 2005/50/EC on the harmonisation of the 24 GHz range radio spectrum band for the time-limited use by automotive short-range radar equipment in the Community (OJ L 198, 30.7.2011, pp. 71-72)
Commission Decision 2010/368/EU of 30 June 2010 amending Decision 2006/771/EC on harmonisation of the radio spectrum for use by short-range devices (OJ L 166, 1.7.2010, pp. 33-41)
Commission Decision 2009/381/EC of 13 May 2009 amending Decision 2006/771/EC on harmonisation of the radio spectrum for use by short-range devices (OJ L 119, 14.5.2009, pp. 32-39)
Commission Decision 2007/90/EC of 12 February 2007 amending Decision 2005/513/EC on the harmonised use of radio spectrum in the 5 GHz frequency band for the implementation of Wireless Access Systems including Radio Local Area Networks (WAS/RLANs) (OJ L 41, 13.2.2007, p. 10)
Commission Decision 2008/411/EC of 21 May 2008 on the harmonisation of the 3 400-3 800 MHz frequency band for terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communications services in the Community (OJ L 144, 4.6.2008, pp. 77-81)
Successive amendments to Decision 2008/411/EC have been incorporated into the original document. This consolidated version is of documentary value only.
Commission Decision 2005/513/EC of 11 July 2005 on the harmonised use of radio spectrum in the 5 GHz frequency band for the implementation of wireless access systems including radio local area networks (WAS/RLANs) (OJ L 187, 19.7.2005, pp. 22-24)
See consolidated version.
Council Directive 91/287/EEC of 3 June 1991 on the frequency band to be designated for the coordinated introduction of digital European cordless telecommunications (DECT) into the Community (OJ L 144, 8.6.1991, pp. 45-46)
Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the European Electronic Communications Code (Recast) (OJ L 321, 17.12.2018, pp. 36-214)
See consolidated version.
Decision No 676/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002on a regulatory framework for radio spectrum policy in the European Community (Radio Spectrum Decision) (OJ L 108, 24.4.2002, pp. 1-6)
last update 12.11.2020