Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2021/1067 of 17 June 2021 on the harmonised use of radio spectrum in the 5945-6425 MHz frequency band for the implementation of wireless access systems including radio local area networks (WAS/RLANs) (notified under document C(2021) 4240) (Text with EEA relevance)

This Decision harmonises the conditions for the availability and efficient use of the 5945-6425 MHz frequency band for wireless access systems including radio local area networks (WAS/RLANs).

For the purposes of this Decision, the following definitions shall apply: (a) ‘wireless access systems including radio local area networks (WAS/RLANs)’ means broadband radio systems that allow wireless access for public and private applications regardless of the underlying network topology; (b) ‘non-interference and non-protected basis’ means that no harmful interference may be caused to any radiocommunication service and that no claim may be made for protection of these devices against interference originating from radiocommunication services; (c) ‘equivalent isotropically radiated power (“e.i.r.p.”)’ means the product of the power supplied to the antenna and the antenna gain in a given direction relative to an isotropic antenna (absolute or isotropic gain).

By 1 December 2021, Member States shall designate the 5945-6425 MHz frequency band and make it available on a non-exclusive, non-interference and non-protected basis, for the implementation of WAS/RLANs in accordance with the technical conditions set out in the Annex. When introducing new applications into the 5945-6425 MHz frequency band or into adjacent frequency bands after the entry into force of this Decision, Member States shall not adopt technical and operational conditions applicable to any new application that unduly restrict the continued use of WAS/RLAN in the 5945-6425 MHz frequency band in accordance with this Decision.

This Decision shall be subject to review by the end of 2024 taking into account additional studies and measurements as regards the maximum mean e.i.r.p. density limits for VLP WAS/RLANs out-of-band emissions below 5935 MHz.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.