Commission Implementing Decision of 5 November 2012 on the harmonisation of the frequency bands 1920-1980 MHz and 2110-2170 MHz for terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communications services in the Union (notified under document C(2012) 7697) (Text with EEA relevance) (2012/688/EU)

Article 1 U.K.

This Decision aims at harmonising the conditions for the availability and efficient use of the frequency bands 1 920-1 980 MHz and 2 110-2 170 MHz (hereafter ‘the paired terrestrial 2 GHz band’) for terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communications services in the Union.

Article 2 U.K.

[F1 1. Member States shall designate and make available, on a non-exclusive basis, the paired terrestrial 2 GHz band for terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communications services in compliance with the parameters set out in the Annex to this Decision.

2. Until 1 January 2026 , Member States need not apply the General Parameters laid down in section B of the Annex in respect of rights of use for terrestrial electronic communications networks of spectrum in the paired terrestrial 2 GHz frequency band existing on the date when this Decision takes effect, to the extent that the exercise of those rights does not prevent the use of that band according to the Annex, subject to market demand.]

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

4. Member States shall facilitate cross-border coordination agreements with the aim of enabling the operation of the systems referred to in paragraph 1, taking into account existing regulatory procedures and rights.

Textual Amendments

F1 Substituted by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/667 of 6 May 2020 amending Decision 2012/688/EU as regards an update of relevant technical conditions applicable to the frequency bands 1 920-1 980 MHz and 2 110-2 170 MHz (notified under document C(2020) 2816) (Text with EEA relevance).

Article 3 U.K.

Member States shall keep the use of the paired terrestrial 2 GHz band under scrutiny and report their findings to the Commission to allow regular and timely review of this Decision.

[F2 Member States shall report to the Commission on the implementation of this Decision by 30 April 2021 .]

Textual Amendments

F2 Inserted by Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2020/667 of 6 May 2020 amending Decision 2012/688/EU as regards an update of relevant technical conditions applicable to the frequency bands 1 920-1 980 MHz and 2 110-2 170 MHz (notified under document C(2020) 2816) (Text with EEA relevance).

Article 4 U.K.

This Decision is addressed to the Member States.