Implementation status
ECC/DEC/(03)04 of 17 October 2003 on the Exemption from Individual Licensing of Very Small Aperture Terminals (VSAT) operating in the frequency bands 14.25-14.50 GHz Earth-to-space and 10.70-11.70 GHz space-to-Earth
amended on 8 March 2019 (ECC#51)
| Implementation Summary | |
|---|---|
| implemented | 31 |
| limited implementation / see remarks | 2 |
| planned | 0 |
| under study | 0 |
| not implemented / see remarks | 7 |
| no info / see remarks | 6 |
| Country | Implementation Status | Date (of update) | Date (of activation) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | implemented | 04-10-2010 | Implemented through reference in the National Frequency Allocation Table, Government Decision Nr.479, Dt. 06.05.2009 | ||
| Andorra | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Austria | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implemented with the Frequency Utilisation Ordinance | ||
| Azerbaijan | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Belgium | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Royal Decree of 16/04/1998 | ||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Bulgaria | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Following the alignment of the legislation with the provisions of the Code, currently implemented by Rules for free use of radio frequency spectrum, published in the Bulgarian Official Gazette No. 92 of November 5, 2021. The use of VSAT is permitted only if they operate with an ITU-registered satellite system. The use of VSAT operating under the control of satellite systems that are not registered in the ITU is allowed only when in the process of international coordination Bulgaria has not expressed disagreement with the use of these systems or has given its consent. | ||
| Croatia | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implemented through reference in the NTFA. Issued general licence OD-94 | ||
| Cyprus | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Adopted 30.04.04 by a Ministerial Order (P.I.355/2004). No further authorisation required for conformant transmitters/stations | ||
| Czech Republic | implemented | 26-02-2020 | General Authorisation VO-R/1/6.2022-6 | ||
| Denmark | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implementation through reference in the national table of frequency allocations and executive order (at present No 758 of 1 June 2015) | ||
| Estonia | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implemented through reference in "Conditions for use of radio frequencies and technical requirements for radio equipment exempted from frequency authorisation" | ||
| Finland | not implemented / see remarks | 24-10-2012 | Because of the Fixed Service usage in the neighbouring countries, Finland cannot implement the decision until co-ordination issues between Finland and neighbouring countries are solved | ||
| France | implemented | 23-01-2014 | Taken into account when licensing by Arcep | ||
| Georgia | implemented | 30-05-2024 | |||
| Germany | implemented | 01-09-2009 | |||
| Greece | implemented | 05-02-2016 | |||
| Hungary | implemented | 09-03-2023 | Implemented by Decree No. 7/2015 (XI.13.)NMHH on the national frequency allocation and the rules of using frequency bands for uncoordinated VSATs with the following parameters: - antenna diameter: max 2.4 m - antenna gain: max 52 dBi - e.i.r.p. density: max 57 dBW/40 kHz | ||
| Iceland | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Electronic Communications Act no. 81/2003, art. 62, and reference in the National Table of Frequency Allocation | ||
| Ireland | implemented | 04-03-2014 | See National Legalisation S.I.295 of 2007 See National Legalisation S.I. 197 of 2005 | ||
| Italy | not implemented / see remarks | 21-10-2019 | This decision has not been implemented due to the presence of lot of fixed links in the frequency band 14.25-14.50 GHz | ||
| Latvia | implemented | 01-09-2009 | |||
| Liechtenstein | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Terminals are license exempt on the condition that the terminals are under the control of a network for which a valid license is required. | ||
| Lithuania | limited implementation / see remarks | 26-06-2012 | For 10.7-11.7 GHz band (space-to-Earth) only | ||
| Luxembourg | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Through reference in Luxembourg's national table of frequency allocations | ||
| Malta | implemented | 12-01-2016 | Implemented through Decision No. MCA/D/22-4662 (Schedule 30). | ||
| Moldova | limited implementation / see remarks | 16-11-2023 | |||
| Monaco | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Montenegro | implemented | 26-10-2010 | Implemented through reference in the National Frequency Allocation Table and in the Rulebook on radio-frequencies and the condition under they can be used without individual authorisation | ||
| Netherlands | implemented | 01-09-2009 | |||
| North Macedonia | not implemented / see remarks | 01-06-2012 | |||
| Norway | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implemented through regulations concerning general authorisations for the use of radio frequencies | ||
| Poland | implemented | 18-07-2018 | |||
| Portugal | implemented | 05-03-2014 | Publication underway | ||
| Romania | not implemented / see remarks | 04-10-2010 | |||
| San Marino | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Serbia | implemented | 03-07-2020 | Implementation per 3 July 2020 through reference in the national table of frequency allocations | ||
| Slovak Republic | not implemented / see remarks | 01-09-2009 | |||
| Slovenia | implemented | 01-09-2009 | 2014/53/EU (RED) | ||
| Spain | implemented | 01-09-2009 | |||
| Sweden | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implemented by PTS Licence Exemption Regulations | ||
| Switzerland | implemented | 01-01-2022 | Terminals are license exempt on the condition that the terminals are under the control of a network for which a valid spectrum license for the Swiss territory is required. | ||
| Türkiye | implemented | 15-04-2013 | |||
| Ukraine | not implemented / see remarks | 30-03-2011 | |||
| United Kingdom | not implemented / see remarks | 17-11-2021 | UK has point to point fixed links in the band 14.25-14.50 GHz | ||
| Vatican City | no info / see remarks |