Implementation status
ERC/DEC/(99)06 of 10 March 1999 on the harmonised introduction of satellite personal communication systems operating in the bands below 1 GHz (S-PCS<1GHz)
latest update annex 1 on 7 March 2024 (ECC#66)
| Implementation Summary | |
|---|---|
| implemented | 28 |
| limited implementation / see remarks | 7 |
| planned | 0 |
| under study | 1 |
| not implemented / see remarks | 3 |
| no info / see remarks | 7 |
| Country | Implementation Status | Date (of update) | Date (of activation) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | implemented | 20-10-2010 | Implemented through the Radio Spectrum Utilisation Plan | ||
| Andorra | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Austria | limited implementation / see remarks | 14-11-2018 | Article 15 of the Austrian Telecommunications Act 2003 as amended requires a notification of a public communications network or service to the regulatory authority (see RTR - Telecommunications) prior to the start of operation.The frequency ranges 399.9-400.05 MHz (Earth-space) and 400.15-401 MHz (space-Earth) are not assigned to the Mobile Satellite Service (MSS) in Austria. A revision of the National Table of Frequency Allocation on other aspects is under discussion for 2019. See Radio Interface Specification FSB-RU016. | ||
| Azerbaijan | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Belgium | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Included in the National Frequency Allocation Plan. Royal Decree of 7.05.99 | ||
| 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 use of radio frequency spectrum for electronic communication networks from satellite radio services after authorisation, published in the Bulgarian Official Gazette No. 91 of November 2, 2021 and Rules for free use of radio frequency spectrum, published in the Bulgarian Official Gazette No. 92 of November 5, 2021. Gateway earth stations can be used after authorisation. Notification for providing services is needed. | ||
| Croatia | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implemented through issued general licence OD-83 | ||
| Cyprus | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Incorporated into National Frequency Allocation Table | ||
| Czech Republic | limited implementation / see remarks | 26-02-2020 | General Authorisation VO-R/1/6.2022-6 Terminals using 148-149.9 MHz up-link and 137-138 MHz down-link are allowed | ||
| Denmark | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implementation through reference in the national table of frequency allocations | ||
| 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 | limited implementation / see remarks | 09-01-2019 | |||
| France | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Taken into account when licensing by Arcep | ||
| Georgia | implemented | 30-05-2024 | |||
| Germany | implemented | 01-09-2009 | 400.05 – 400.15 MHz: single-frequency 400.1 +/- 0.050 MHz for standard time and frequency signal service via satellite. Earth station network license needed in Germany | ||
| Greece | implemented | 05-02-2016 | |||
| Hungary | implemented | 09-03-2023 | Decree No. 7/2015 (XI.13.)NMHH on the national frequency allocation and the rules of using frequency bands | ||
| Iceland | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Telecommunications law nr 107/1999, art. 46 | ||
| Ireland | implemented | 01-09-2009 | See National Legalisation: S.I. 214 of 1998 | ||
| Italy | not implemented / see remarks | 06-07-2012 | |||
| Latvia | implemented | 01-09-2009 | |||
| Liechtenstein | implemented | 01-09-2009 | |||
| Lithuania | under study | 07-03-2022 | assessment of implications of the latest amendment 1 March 2022 | ||
| Luxembourg | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Through reference in Luxembourg's national table of frequency allocations | ||
| Malta | implemented | 01-09-2009 | |||
| Moldova | not implemented / see remarks | 01-09-2009 | |||
| Monaco | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Montenegro | implemented | 26-10-2010 | Implemented through reference in the Rulebook on radio-frequencies and the condition under they can be used without individual authorisation | ||
| Netherlands | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Implemented on 01-01-2005 except 225 - 399.9 MHz | ||
| North Macedonia | implemented | 01-09-2009 | |||
| Norway | implemented | 01-09-2009 | |||
| Poland | limited implementation / see remarks | 01-09-2009 | Measures partly implementing the Decision. Part of the band is used by the military systems. Included in National Table of Frequency Allocations | ||
| Portugal | implemented | 01-09-2009 | Press release containing the Decision published (Spectru no 58, October 2003). Only the terminals of the ORBCOMM system will be exempted from radio license, since no other operator has requested the introduction of their own S-PCS | ||
| Romania | no info / see remarks | ||||
| San Marino | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Serbia | implemented | 27-09-2010 | |||
| Slovak Republic | implemented | 22-11-2023 | The bands are shared with other governmental and civil services | ||
| Slovenia | implemented | 01-09-2009 | NTFA | ||
| Spain | implemented | 01-09-2009 | |||
| Sweden | limited implementation / see remarks | 22-04-2021 | Satellite terminals in the 148.00-150.05 MHz band are license exempted | ||
| Switzerland | limited implementation / see remarks | 01-01-2022 | Before every frequency assignment a CIV/MIL coordination is necessary. | ||
| Türkiye | implemented | 21-10-2010 | |||
| Ukraine | not implemented / see remarks | 31-03-2011 | |||
| United Kingdom | limited implementation / see remarks | 16-02-2022 | 149 - 150 MHz is the only band below 1 GHz that is licence-exempt in the UK. | ||
| Vatican City | no info / see remarks |