2008/477/EC: Commission Decision of 13 June 2008 on the harmonisation of the 2500 - 2690 MHz frequency band for terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communications services in the Community (notified under document number C(2008) 2625) (Text with EEA relevance)

This Decision aims at harmonising the conditions for the availability and efficient use of the 2500-2690 MHz band for terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communications services in the Community.

1 No later than six months after entry into force of this Decision Member States shall designate and subsequently make available, on a non-exclusive basis, the 2500-2690 MHz band for terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communications services, in compliance with the parameters set out in the Annex to this Decision.

2 By way of derogation from paragraph 1, Member States may request transitional periods that may include radio spectrum sharing arrangements, pursuant to Article 4(5) of Decision No 676/2002/EC.

3 Member States shall ensure that systems referred to in paragraph 1 give appropriate protection to systems in adjacent bands.

Member States shall keep the use of the 2500-2690 MHz band under scrutiny and report their findings to the Commission to allow regular and timely review of this Decision.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.