This document confirms that, following a formal consultation, the Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) Regulations 2007 (No. 2084) were made by Ofcom on 20 July 2007, and are coming into force on 13 August 2007. The Regulations can be obtained through the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI).
The Regulations exempt the use of spectrum by equipment using ultra-wide band (UWB) technologies. UWB is a generic term for technologies typically characterised by the emission of very low power radiation spread over a very large radio bandwidth.
Ofcom is required to comply with a European Commission Decision, the implementation of which is mandatory on all European Union (EU) Member States by 21 August 2007. The Regulations implement the Decision before this date.
Before deciding to make the Regulations, in accordance with the requirements of section 122(4) of the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006 (“the Act”), on 5 June 2007 Ofcom published a Statutory Notice containing a draft of the proposed Regulations and inviting comments from stakeholders.
Having carefully considered the responses to the Notice Ofcom decided to proceed with making the Regulations.