Summary
The European Commission Decision on “the harmonized use of radio spectrum in the 5GHz frequency band for the implementation of Wireless Access System including Radio Local Area Networks” sounds like a mouthful, and is. This shouldn’t detract from its importance. It is set to further bolster the region’s fast growing WiFi, which is beginning to outgrow its location in the 2.4GHz band. The Decision guarantees the EU-wide harmonization of the conditions for the availability and efficient use of 5150-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz bands for Wireless Access Systems. Member States have until 31 October 2005 to comply with it.