By Eric Griffith

This week, the European Commission (EC) in Brussels gave the okay for enabling use of 5GHz spectrum (specifically, the bands between 5150-5350 MHz and 5470-5725 MHz) for license-free use with wireless networks (what the EC calls RLANs, or radio LANs).

The move will allow broadband Internet usage in the 25 member states of the European Union (EU) to "become faster and more widespread," according to a statement.

Previously, the EC only allowed use of 2.5GHz spectrum, to prevent potential interference with other services using 5GHz, such as radar equipment.

This decision by the EC is part of an overall initiative to create jobs and growth within the European digital economy.

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Posted by Digital City to Digital City Forum Digest at 7/20/2005 06:00:00 AM