Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2022/179 of 8 February 2022 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 and repealing Decision 2005/513/EC (notified under document C(2022) 628) (Text with EEA relevance)

This Decision harmonises the conditions for the availability and efficient use of the 5150-5250 MHz, 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz frequency bands 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)’ are broadband radio systems that allow wireless access for public and private applications regardless of the underlying network topology; (b) ‘indoor use’ is defined as use inside a closed space which will provide the necessary attenuation to facilitate sharing with other services. Indoor use can be classified in four use cases, as identified in the technical conditions of the Annex to this Decision that represent specific scenarios: inside buildings, inside road vehicles, inside trains and inside aircraft; (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); (d) ‘mean equivalent isotropically radiated power (‘e.i.r.p.’)’ means e.i.r.p. during the transmission burst which corresponds to the highest power, if power control is implemented.

By 31 March 2022, Member States shall designate and make available the 5150-5250 MHz, 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz frequency bands, on a non-exclusive basis, for the implementation of WAS/RLANs in accordance with the technical conditions set out in the Annex.

Member States shall monitor the evolution of standards and technology in relation to the use of the 5150-5250 MHz, 5250-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz frequency bands for WAS/RLANs and report their findings to the Commission at the latter’s request or on their own initiative in order to allow for a timely review of this Decision.

Decision 2005/513/EC is repealed.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.