European Commission ruling in favor of mobility in 3.5 GHz is a win for WiMAX
Sunday, June 29th, 2008 – 1:44 pmA late May decision by the European Commission has breathed life into the future of the 3.5 GHz frequency band. The Commission issued a decision on May 21st to harmonize spectrum in Europe across the 3400~3800 MHz region. Restrictions on the bands in most cases have relegated use to fixed wireless services. This limit has become an increasing concern to spectrum holders as global markets push for greater mobile use. The decision encourages Member States to quickly move and allow mobility in these frequency bands.
Spectrum holders appear pleased with the Commission’s decision. “The Decision is meaningful for Clearwire’s European operations, where we widely utilize 3.5GHz spectrum,” said Benjamin G. Wolff, chief executive officer of Clearwire. “With extensive holdings in Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Romania, and Spain, and our affiliate’s holdings in Denmark, our licenses cover more than 200 million people throughout Europe.”
More about the EC ruling for 3.5 GHz mobility can be found at WiMax.com
