Devices which transmit at very low power levels, such as ultra wideband (UWB) devices are exempt from licensing. In August 2008 we issued a consultation on a proposal to increase the power limits for such devices in the frequency bands above 10GHz. In our consultation we indicated that we were keen to move ahead at a European level, bringing benefits such as economies of scale and roaming. Proceeding at a European level was supported by many respondees both as a way of achieving the benefits set out above and enabling further study of the interference potential, where this was felt necessary.
As a result, we propose to take this work forwards into Europe, seeking to have CEPT undertake addition studies with the aim of ultimately seeing a common European position emerge. We will continue to review this approach as the work moves ahead.