2014/276/EU: Commission Implementing Decision of 2 May 2014 on amending Decision 2008/411/EC on the harmonisation of the 3400 - 3800 MHz frequency band for terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communications services in the Community (notified under document C(2014) 2798) Text with EEA relevance

1 Without prejudice to the protection and continued operation of other existing use in this band, Member States shall designate and subsequently make available, on a non-exclusive basis the 3400-3800 MHz frequency band for terrestrial electronic communications networks, in compliance with the parameters set out in the Annex. Moreover, Member States need not apply the parameters laid down in the Annex in respect of rights of use for terrestrial electronic communications networks in the 3400-3800 MHz frequency band existing at the date of adoption of this decision, to the extent that the exercise of those rights does not prevent the use of that band according to the Annex.

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

3 Member States shall not be bound to implement the obligations under this Decision in geographical areas where coordination with third countries requires a deviation from the parameters in the Annex. Member States shall make all practicable efforts to solve such deviations, which they shall notify to the Commission, including the affected geographical areas, and publish the relevant information pursuant to Decision No 676/2002/EC.’;

Member States shall apply the conditions laid down in the Annex on 30 June 2015 at the latest. Member States shall report on the application of this Decision on 30 September 2015 at the latest.’;

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.