European Users Wireless Enterprise Network Association

European Users Wireless Enterprise Network Association
A positive trend is emerging in the market due to the availability of new spectrum for
private enterprises.
EUWENA recognised the urgent need to promote the greater uptake of 3GPP-based private
mobile broadband networks and to speed up the regulation processes for the availability and
harmonisation of sufficient frequency spectrum dedicated to today’s industry users.
EUWENA endeavours to keep track of the pan-European spectrum situation. One of our
remits will be to ‘defend’ spectrum interests for private verticals users towards the regulators,
to achieve availability and harmonisation for all!
To promote broadband private wireless networks spectrum interests, EUWENA has compiled
a country-friendly spectrum MAP, that via a simple scoring system brings into view the
countries who are already promoting EU spectrum harmonisation with available spectrum
and bandwidths, especially 2.6GHz and 3.8GHz – 4.2GHz.
The scoring system is based on a combination of three factors with relation to spectrum
accessibility for private enterprise networks. The higher the % threshold score relates to the
better a, license option, availability, accessibility, and bandwidth options made available by a
country.
• Band popularity: A further bonus point is awarded for interesting bands such as
700MHz to 900MHz, or 2.6GHz and 3.4GHz, which have more compatibility between
devices and are already or are being made available. 26GHz being a new band, is
very restrictive in terms of coverage reach and hence this band is seen as mainly
intended for indoor usage.
• Bandwidth: A higher score is awarded for larger bandwidths i.e., ≥ 20MHz.
• License type: The final score for popularity and bandwidth are multiplied by a
coefficient that relates to the license type available for a private enterprise network.
Whereby, Shared licenses, being a dedicated band for enterprises, is more valuable
and attractive than a Local Access license which is owned and leased by an MNO or
a temporary R&D license for non-commercial research.
Thresholds and definition

EUWENA is aware of the difficulty for private individuals to understand the complex
environment around private local use spectrum availability in their country. Harder still to
fathom out are the licencing conditions, pricing schemes, technical jargon, and the
complicated application process. Therefore, EUWENA has tasked itself to simplify this
process by compiling a spectrum information observatory. This observatory will be updated
annually with more countries being added with a concise overview of the available European
frequency spectrums by country for your reference, for private corporate and industry
individuals who wish to implement their own private local mobile network.
This information is presented per country across three bands:
LOW < 1 GHz

Typically used in the utility industry for IoT services that require very wide penetrative
coverage with low infrequent data rates, with a range of bandwidths from 1.3 MHz typically
up to 10 MHz
Medium 1 GHz to 6 GHz

Bands typically used by public mobile operators, from data rates with 25 Mbps* and wide
coverage to very local or confined, short-range coverage with high data rates over 300
Mbps*. Bandwidths range from 5 MHz to 100 MHz (*SiSo).
HIGH > 6 GHz

High frequency bands with very high data rates up to 1 Gbps, Typical applications are very
local and short range such as point-to-point links.
For each country, we provide the reader with a high-level summary overview, spectrum
availability, bandwidths, pricing schemes, applications, and other useful links. In addition, we
will annually publish this information and continue to include additional countries both
European and international. To keep you updated, we will post news of ongoing or planned
consultations relating to licensing changes or new spectrum availability for private users.
Furthermore, EUWENA will be available to support your outstanding questions related to the
spectrum policies.
Country Belgium
Data Source https://www.bipt.be/
Editor Contact Richard Clark
Review Date 01-09-2023
Information on European licenced frequency spectrum,

for private wireless networks
Current Information relating to Broadband Private Wireless Network licence for LTE/4G or 5G Broadband
technology.
Low Band < 1 GHz & Medium Band 1 GHz – 6 GHz
700 MHz, 900 MHz, 1400 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz
Public auctioned bands but not offered as “private radio communication licenses”. However, BIPT can issues
licenses (per radio site) for the use of private radio networks for the following categories:
• Category 1: private mobile radio communications networks except the ones under Category 3. These
include private mobile radio communications networks used for professional ends, for instance by taxi
companies, factories, etc. (permanent licence) or at construction sites, events, etc. (temporary licence)
• Category 3: mobile radio networks set up by governmental bodies, companies active in transportation
by railways and public transport companies, hospitals, and bodies for medical or social help for strictly
Summary Comments humanitarian and non-profit purposes. This category aims at a similar use as category 1 licences, only the
licence holder has a different capacity.
• Category 9: private radio networks or stations
a) use for trials or testing – such as 5G test licenses
3.8-4.2 GHz Royal decree on 4th June 2023 has enabled the BIPT to identify a 200 MHz band for enterprises.
• Up to 40 MHz each for private local networks utilising 5G technology in the 3800-4200 MHz band.
• Imposed TDD configuration DDDSU (NR slotformaat #32) but for 3860 MHz.
• Applications are open and can be requested via completing an online form.
Current proposal is:
High Band > 6 GHz
No spectrum identified for PMR
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

Details < 1 GHz 1 GHz to 6 GHz > 6 GHz
700 MHz, 900 MHz 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz² 26 GHz
Applications available for Applications available for No spectrum identified for PMR
temporary restricted private restricted temporary private radio networks, but test licenses are
radio communications licences communications licences with available on application.
Available bands in < 1 GHz with the BIPT. These the BIPT. These are not subject to
are not subject to public country public country auction rules.
auction rules. 3.8-4.2 GHz: Maximum 40 MHz¹
for enterprise use are available,
application open since June 2023.
Bandwidth Subject to request ²Subject to request , ¹40 MHz Subject to request
Supporting A new operator Citymesh (https://www.citymesh.com/) is offering enterprise B2B PMR network solutions
Information/links utilising awarded auctioned national spectrum of 95 MHz across all bands from 700 MHz – 3600 GHz.
Price: Initial/Year/Hz 3.8-4.2 GHz: 1000 € initial plus yearly fee 0.00001 x (R/100)2 € /Hz where R is the site radius in metres
Key Notes
Ongoing Works A Royal decree to set an appropriate framework for Low band spectrum specific to PMN use is ongoing.
Applications for enterprise spectrum in 3.8-4.2 GHz: https://www.bipt.be/operatoren/publicatie/raadpleging-over-

het-ontwerpbesluit-betreffende-de-private-lokale-netwerken-in-de-3800-4200mhz-band
Application Links In BIPT a test licence can be issued for private radio networks or stations for 5G experiments, trials or testing
as indicated in https://www.bipt.be/operators/publication/request-form-to-obtain-a-licence-for-experiments-or-tests and
https://www.bipt.be/operators/tests-rd
Contacts/Links https://www.bipt.be/operatoren/algemene-machtigingen-voor-radiospectrumgebruik
Country Bulgaria
Data Source info@crc.bg

technology.
Low Band < 1 GHz

No spectrum designated, for private mobile networks.
Medium Band 1 GHz – 6 GHz

Summary Comments No spectrum designated, for private mobile networks. Interestingly the 3.6 GHz spectrum has already been
awarded to the 3x local public MNOs for 5G networks.
High Band > 6 GHz

No spectrum designated, for private mobile networks.
Test and Trial News:
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

No spectrum designated, for No spectrum designated, for No spectrum designated, for

Available bands private mobile networks. private mobile networks. private mobile networks.
Bandwidth
Supporting 06-02-2023 For the present there are no plans to allocate frequency spectrum bands
Information/links for the sole use of private companies.
Price: Initial/Year/Hz
Key Notes
In line with European Spectrum Policy, the Communications Regulation Commission will provide regulatory
Ongoing Works conditions for the use of spectrum for 5G networks for sharing or spectrum sharing agreements when available.
Application Links
info@crc.bg: Stanislava Yordanov, Secretary General, Communications Regulation commission

Contacts/Links https://crc.bg/
Country Germany
Data Source BN etz A

technology
Current public networks licences are due to expire from Q4 2025, consultations being conducted for the
provision of the 800 MHz, 1800 MHz & 2600 MHz spectrum for the rollout of digital infrastructures.
Low Band < 1 GHz
450 MHz Has been allocated to “450connect GmbH”, the course is set for the digitization of the energy and
transport transition.
Summary Comments 800 MHz, 900 MHz: Currently no provision for private mobile networks in these bands.
2600 MHz: Currently no provision for private mobile networks in these bands.
3.7 – 3.8 GHz: local private mobile networks available, including in particular assignments for campus
business/commercial/industrial premises, assignment on a technology-neutral basis.
High Band > 6 GHz
26 GHz TDD spectrum assignments for local broadband spectrum
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

450 MHz in 2020 made available 3.7 – 3.8 GHz: TDD Spectrum 26 GHz: 24,25 27,5 GHz spectrum
nationwide for wireless network available for local private mobile assignments for local broadband
access, primarily for critical campus networks spectrum
Available bands infrastructure applications
800 MHz, 900 MHz: usage rights
for frequencies expire at the end
of 2025
NA Allocated in multiples of 10 MHz 325 MHz

bandwidth on application Blocks in multiples of 50 MHz up
Bandwidth to 150 MHz assigned for individual
spectrum usages.
Details can be found in following link:

Supporting https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/DE/Fachthemen/Telekommunikation/Frequenzen/OeffentlicheNetze/LokaleNetze/
Information/links lokalenetze-node.html
https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/DE/Fachthemen/Telekommunikation/Frequenzen/start.html
3.7 – 3.8 GHz Fee = 1000 + B * t * 5 * (6a1 + a2).

• 1,000 indicates the basic amount in euros,
• B denotes the bandwidth in MHz (min. 50 MHz),
Price: Initial/Year/Hz • t the term of the allocation in years (e.g. 15 years),
• a is the area in km² with a differentiation between settlement and traffic areas (a1) and other areas (a2).
Note: Applicable for both MEDIUM and HIGH frequency pricing. A fee as set out in the BNetzA BGebV-
FreqZut will be imposed for spectrum assignment on the basis of section 223(1) TKG
Key Notes
800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2600 MHz Ongoing Federal Network Agency consultation reviewing future
Ongoing Works auction options for expiring current public mobile network spectrum allocations.
3.7-3.8 GHz:
https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/
Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/OffentlicheNetze/LokaleNetze/Antragsformblaetter3.7-3.8GHz_zip.zip?__
blob=publicationFile&v=7
226.lokalesbreitband@bnetza.de
Application Links
26 GHz:
https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_
Institutionen/Frequenzen/OffentlicheNetze/LokaleNetze/Antragsformbl%C3%A4tter26GHz_zip.zip?__
blob=publicationFile&v=2
226.lokalesbreitband@bnetza.de
www.euwena.eu
Contacts/Links Kerim.Agdaci@opticoms.de
Country Denmark
Data Source sdfi.dk/digital-infrastruktur

technology.
Low Band < 1 GHz
No Spectrum current available for private networks
3.740 – 3800 MHz MNOs have an obligation to lease up to 60 MHz to private companies and public
institutions for establishing a ‘local private network’ in a geographical area. Allowing them to enter into
Summary Comments agreements with license holders to rent their frequencies. Rental applications are open until 31 May 2025 to
obtain an agreement and can utilise spectrum until May 2041.
High Band > 6 GHz
26 GHz Available in the frequency band (26,25-26,65 GHz) for dedicated local 5G license for private
operators who can apply directly for their own leased spectrum.
Further reviews studying allocating dedicated local 5G license for private operators to be announced.
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

No Spectrum current available for 3740-3800 MHz Frequencies (24.25-24.65 GHz) 400 MHz
private networks available to rent from license available for future 5G private
Available bands operator holders (MNOs) via Telia’s networks.
and Telenor’s joint infrastructure
company venture TT Network.
Bandwidth 60 MHz 400 MHz
https://ens.dk/sites/ens.dk/files/Tele/5g_action_plan_for_denmark.pdf
Supporting https://sdfi.dk/digital-infrastruktur/frekvenser/private-net-
Information/links Email: Christian Rosenskjold, Chief Adviser
See: https://sdfi.dk/Media/637916645717918169/ttn_-_35_ghz.pdf
( (5.640 kr MHz*BW MHz / 43.123 km2) * A km2 ) + ( (251.545 kr MHz*BW MHz / 43.123 km2 ) * A km2)
Price: Initial/Year/Hz Where A = area to cover including 500 m boundary margin and BW is bandwidth needed in MHz
Approx 7 Euro per MHz per 5 Km2 (excluding admin fee)
Key Notes
Ongoing Works
Applications to be made via: TT Network, Telia’s and Telenor’s joint infrastructure company:
Application Links dk-privatemobilenetwork@telia.dk
Contacts/Links Telenor: Louise Pasgaard, privatenetwork@telenor.dk

Country Spain
Data Source Boe.es

technology.
Low Band < 1 GHz

450 MHz reserved for individual PMA use.

Currently intended for the provision of public operators. To date there is no dedicated spectrum for PMR
networks or shared licensing. Public MNOs are providing services to the industry (e.g., private networks for
industries such as ports or refineries) with the 700 MHz and the 3.4 to 3.8 GHz. But there so far has not been
Summary Comments enough economic or technological demand to justify reserving this spectrum for direct industry use.
High Band > 6 GHz

26 GHz band - CNMC (regulatory commission) has now approved in June 2023 the allocation of ~450 MHz
of spectrum in 26 GHz range for 5G private network use, with focus on “4.0 industrial verticals” and regulated
under the so-called Cuadro Nacional de Atribución de Frecuencias (CNAF). Spectrum is provided on
application to private users for industrial use projects as part of the EU harmonization of the frequencies.

There have been multiple private and public-sponsored industrial 5G initiatives and projects for industrial
purposes utilising public operator spectrum.
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

450 MHz available for individual No confirmed availability for 26 GHz for private use at reduced
Available bands use private use scope, on a “self-service” basis.
450 MHz band reserved for

Bandwidth Industrial private networks
info@cnmc.es
Supporting https://www.boe.es/
Information/links https://www.rcrwireless.com/20230119
https://avancedigital.mineco.gob.es/Espectro/Paginas/index.aspx
Price: Initial/Year/Hz Price not currently confirmed
Key Notes
Ongoing Works There is no current focus on 5G network or spectrum sharing regulations.
Application Links https://www.boe.es/
Contacts/Links https://www.boe.es/eli/es/o/2023/06/12/etd625
Country Finland
Data Source www.traficom.fi

technology.
Low Band < 1 GHz

New legislation entered into force at the beginning of 2021, the purpose of which is to lighten licence
practices.
2.3 and 2.4 GHz allocated for private local networks.
3.5 GHz MNO spectrum can be leased for private networks but only where MNOs cannot already offer
Summary Comments similar vertical-specific network solutions in that area.
High Band > 6 GHz

24.25–25.1 GHz are available to local use 4G/5G industry networks but reserved for testing and teaching in
certain geographic areas in Espoo, Tampere, and Oulu.

The DEDICAT6G project develops sixth generation (6G) wireless networks, which will be deployed in the
early 2030s. The main aims are to achieve dynamic coverage extension and distributed intelligence for
human-centric applications.
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

No dedicated private spectrum 2300–2320 MHz dedicated for 24.25–25.1 GHz dedicated for
indicated. local private industry local private industry
Available bands 3.5 GHz Available as leased MNO
spectrum subject to local conditions
Bandwidths available 5 MHz to Bandwidths available 50 MHz to

Bandwidth 20 MHz in 2.3 MHz 200 MHz
Supporting https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/communications-networks/5g-projects-and-trials-finland
https://www.traficom.fi/fi
Information/links https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/communications-networks/local-4g5g-networks
A 6-year period license; annual frequency fee example range.

Price: Initial/Year/Hz 2.3 MHz; 5 MHz = €279.83 to 20 MHz = €1119.31
24 GHz; 50 MHz = €310.19 to 200 MHz = €1243.68
Key Notes
Ongoing Works https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/communications-networks/5g-projects-and-trials-finland
Application Links https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/communications-networks/applying-frequency-reservation-and-radio-licence
Contacts/Links https://www.traficom.fi/en/customerservice?group=radiolicences%2Cexamsandcertificates
Country France
Data Source www.arcep.fr
Editor Contact Thomas HERVIEU
Review Date 8 th of August 2023

Current Information relating to Broadband Private Wireless Network licence for LTE/4G or 5G
Broadband technology.
Low Band < 1GHz

700 MHz: Subject to the agreement of the Ministry of the Interior
Summary Comments Medium Band 1 GHz – 6 GHz

2.6 GHz: Available for PMR Networks up to 40 MHz
3.4-3.8 GHz: Delegation requests must be made directly to the MNOs
3.8-4.2 GHz: Experimental frequency counter open in March 2022 for a period of three years
High Band > 6 GHz

26 GHz: 5G Pilots counter open in 2018
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

400 MHz: 414,5/424,5 – 2.6 GHz: 2575 – 2615 MHz 26 GHz: 26.5 – 27.5 GHz
420/430 MHz to 453/463 – 3.4-3.8 GHz: 3490-3800 MHz
460/470 MHz
Available bands 3.8-4.2 GHz: 3800-4000 MHz
700 MHz: 733/788 – 736/791
MHz and 698/753 – 703/758
MHz
400 MHz: Narrow band 2.6 GHz: 5, 10, 15, 20 or 40 26 GHz: up to 1 GHz of
700 MHz: 2* 3 MHz FDD (LTE MHz in TDD (LTE B38/5G N38) spectrum (N257 and N258
B28) & 2* 5 MHz (LTE B68 3.4-3.8 GHz: MNO channels in band) in TDD
Bandwidth FDD) TDD (5G N77)
3.8-4.2 GHz: up to 100 MHz in
TDD (5G N78)
Supporting
Information/links
2.6 GHz: Annual fee related to area size assigned (progressive rates from 0,3 to 100 km²) and
bandwidth utilised. For example:
Price: Initial/Year/Hz • 600 € per year for 20 MHz and 0,3 km²
• 70 000 € per year for 20 MHz and 100 km²
Key Notes
Arcep is working in 2032 on the freeing up to 2*3 MHz for private mobile broadband networks in
the 450 MHz band.
Ongoing Works
DGE has issued in January a new spectrum tariffication scheme that reduces the prices for small
zones.
2.6 GHz: Access to counter

https://dali.arcep.fr/frontend/pmr_2_6/#/view
3.8-4.2 GHz: Applications for experimental use
https://www.arcep.fr/demarches-et-services/professionnels/transformation-numerique-des-entreprises/plateformes-
Application Links experimentation-5g-bande-38- 40-ghz.html#:~:text=This%20counter%20will%20be%20open%20for%20the%20
r%C3%A9receipt%20of%20file
26 GHz: Applications for 5G Pilots
https://www.arcep.fr/actualites/les-communiques-de-presse/detail/n/frequences-5g.html
Arcep: www.arcep.fr
Contacts/Links Agurre: www.agurre.fr
Country Greece
Data Source eett.gr

technology.
Low Band < 1 GHz

400 MHz for private professional radio users.
700 MHz 3 MHz has been reserved currently for educational and startups to research and develop
applications and services in 5G technology for a period of 12 months.
Summary Comments
3400 – 3410 MHz 10 MHz has been reserved currently for educational and startups to research and develop
High Band > 6 GHz

26 GHz 200 MHz has been reserved currently for educational and startups to research and develop
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

700 MHz 4 MHz bandwidth for 3400 – 3410 MHz 10 MHz 26 GHz 200 MHz bandwidth for
research and development for a bandwidth for research and research and development for a
Available bands limited period of 12 months. development for a limited period limited period of 12 months.
of 12 months.
Bandwidth 4 MHz 10 MHz 200 MHz
Supporting https://www.eett.gr/en/operators/radio-frequency-spectrum/radiospectrum-licensing/experimental-research-operation/
Information/links
Price: Initial/Year/Hz Spectrum for research and development is free.
Key Notes
Ongoing Works Currently no announcements for private enterprise spectrum availability.
Application Links Interested parties may send their request to info@eett.gr
Contacts/Links https://www.eett.gr/en/operators/radio-frequency-spectrum/
Country Ireland
Data Source www.comreg.ie

Currently in Ireland it is not possible to apply for a Broadband Private Wireless Network licence for
LTE/4G or 5G Broadband technology.
Only narrowband PMR/DMR/ Trunked/Tetra radio licences can be applied for.
The National regulator (www.comreg.ie) have recently consulted on their work plan for 2022 to 2024 and
have concluded by making the following statements:
BB-PPDR:
Ireland has yet to make decisions on its BB-PPDR deployment model and may require spectrum for BB-PPDR,
ComReg proposed to make spectrum available for BB-PPDR in the 400 MHz Band and in the 700 MHz Duplex
Gap and 700 MHz Guard Bands as detailed below.
400 MHz Band Spectrum Award – Smart Grid – Awarded to the Electricity Supply Board (ESB)
Part A; one 2 x 3 MHz Lot (410 – 413 MHz / 420 – 423 MHz) for the provision of wireless communications for
Summary Comments Smart Grids; and
Part B; ten Lots of 2 × 100 kHz (413 – 414 MHz / 423 – 424 MHz) for a technology and service neutral basis.
These Lots may be used to support Smart Grid or uses including Business Radio type applications.
3800-4200 MHz frequency band
ComReg continues to monitor and provide input to the development of EC and ECC studies in harmonising
decisions on the use of the 3800-4200 MHz band for local-area network connectivity which could serve both
private (e.g., enterprise) and public (e.g., community-type) networks.
3.6 GHz and 26 GHz
The 3.6 GHz and 26 GHz spectrum have been awarded to economic operators.
Test and Trial:
ComReg also encourage users to apply for test and trail spectrum for Proof of Concepts to prove technology
and use cases. These licences are available for 12 months. The spectrum ranges from 8.3 kHz to 300 GHz
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

400 MHz BB-PPDR 3800 – 4200 MHz 26 GHz:
414 – 417 MHz / 424 – 427 MHz ComReg continues to monitor and No details available on any band
This is 3GPP Band 88 in the 3GPP provide input to the development of above being considered for Private
E-UTRA specifications. EC and ECC studies in harmonising Wireless Network Use.
700 MHz BB-PPDR decisions on the use of this band.
Available bands
700 MHz Duplex Gap and
700 MHz Guard Bands may
be available under notice
(EU)2016/687 (the “EC 700 MHz
Decision”).
2 × 3 MHz: 400 MHz Band

Bandwidth 2 × 5 MHz + 2 × 3 MHz: 700 MHz
Band (3GPP Band 68 & 28B)
https://www.comreg.ie/?dlm_download=broadband-public-protection-and-disaster-relief-bb-ppdr-spectrum-options-october-
Supporting 2020-update
https://www.comreg.ie/publication/radio-spectrum-management-strategy-statement-2022-to-2024
Information/links https://www.testandtrial.ie/
Price: Initial/Year/Hz From €100 for test and trial spectrum for a 12 month period.
Key Notes
As per the statements above and contained in document:

Ongoing Works https://www.comreg.ie/publication/radio-spectrum-management-strategy-statement-2022-to-2024
https://www.testandtrial.ie/
Application Links There are no other current active application forms open with the regulator for Broadband Private Spectrum
-other than Test and detailed above.
Contacts/Links www.comreg.ie
Country Italy
Data Source Agcom

technology.
Low Band < 1 GHz
700 MHz SDL (694-790) MHz
As of 2022, action winning public operators: TIM, Vodafone, WindTre, Iliad and Fastweb*.
Studies and trials from 2016 have been conducted in 2.3-2.4 GHz bands for local restricted Licensed Shared
Access by private users, enabling 5G through SHARED spectrum. No further announcements on spectrum
policy changes for private enterprise networks. Though, 122x 5G projects are in the trial phase with
MNOs utilising own private network services to develop innovative solutions for Industry 4.0 and smart
manufacturing by leveraging 5G.
Summary Comments 3600-3800 MHz
Since 2019 spectrum awarded only to public the operators: Telecom Italia, Vodafone Italia, Iliad, Wind Tre
and Fastweb*. To date no private enterprise spectrum available. But commercial third parties, such as neutral
hosts, who do not own spectrum, can deploy a small network to develop new business cases, upon agreement
or by leasing frequencies, if the licensee does not cover a specific area.
High Band > 6 GHz
26 GHz awarded since 2018 to handful of bidders*.
Further 24.25-26.5 GHz band since 2022, there is public consultation on the rules for the use of harmonized
frequencies for electronic communications services*. Currently new licensees’ holders must provide access
(wholesale capacity) to other players (non-telco providers) to develop 5G services.
*Licensees have certain obligations to grant other MNO companies access to their 5G network, where the
government is supporting 5G infrastructure sharing by MNOs to develop the network in rural areas.
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

Private enterprise bands currently Private enterprise bands currently Private enterprise bands currently
Available bands not reserved. not reserved. not reserved.
Bandwidth
https://www.agcom.it/
Supporting https://www.gsma.com/spectrum/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/The-Impacts-of-Licensed-Shared-Use-of-Spectrum.-Deloitte.-
Feb-20142.pdf
Information/links https://www.mise.gov.it/images/stories/documenti/The%20shared%20access%20to%20spectrum%20based%20on%20
Licensed%20Shared%20Access.pdf
Key Notes
A consultation: 131/21/CONS, has been made reviewing the need for private spectrum in local areas. At
present the has been no decision made, but consideration is deemed necessary to harmonise spectrum with
other EU lands.
Italy has been granted permission to obtain from European Union’s (EU) Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF)
Ongoing Works to provide aid in the form of direct grants for local private network communications services providers to
provide high performing fixed 5G mobile networks. Which will run until June 30, 2026.
According to a recent study by the 5G & Beyond Observatory of the School of Management at the Politecnico
of Milan, 122 5G projects are in the trial phase, some via public grants.
Application Links
Contacts/Links
Country The Netherlands
Data Source https://www.agentschaptelecom.nl/

technology.
Available use of spectrum for private use is still limited, with discussions still ongoing to provide dedicated
spectrum in the lower and middle bands. 1800 MHz is still free and available, though limited in bandwidth
5 MHz.
Applications currently closed in 2023 for spectrum of 3.4 to 3.8 GHz, to free up spectrum for the 5G national
mobile public MNO auction due in 2023 for spectrum 3.5 to 3.7 GHz. After which new enterprises local
broadband networks permit applications will be announced. Current use of band 3.7-4.2 GHz in areas above
Amsterdam are limited only to Ministry of defence satellite earth station in Burum.
Summary Comments Low Band < 1 GHz
450 MHz Only a very local use licence for temporary event available
1800 MHz extended DECT band free license mainly for inbuilding low power small cell coverage up to 5 MHz
3.4 – 3.8 GHz TDD Band 43 Reserved for local industry/enterprise use, geographical restrictions apply to a
line above Amsterdam. (As of 28 February 2023, the RDI will no longer grant new licenses in the 3.5 GHz ban).
High Band > 6 GHz
26 GHz licenses are still under consultation.
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

400 MHz: 446 MHz¹ (PMR 446) 1800 MHz¹: DECT guard band, 26 GHz in consultation
450-460 MHz LMR¹ 1780–1785 MHz and 1875–1880
MHz License free
Available bands 3.4 – 3.8 GHz Reserved for local
industry/enterprise use until 2026.
(Applications currently closed in
2023)
400 MHz narrow band 1800 MHz DECT guard band

2x2,8 MHz FDD¹
Bandwidth 3.4 – 3.8 GHz TDD Maximum
40Mhz per license
Supporting https://www.rdi.nl/onderwerpen/internetverbinding-verbeteren
https://open.overheid.nl/repository/ronl-3533c9fa-ab90-4a9e-9d1c-96ad03aea410/1/pdf/Nota%20Mobiele%20
Information/links Communicatie.pdf
Free Licence¹,
Price: Initial/Year/Hz https://www.agentschaptelecom.nl/onderwerpen/portofoons-en-mobilofoons/tarieven-landmobiele-communicatie
https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/stcrt-2021-45605.html
Key Notes
The ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate is preparing the auction of the 3.5 GHz band. Planned in Q1 of
2023. In the 3.5 GHz band 100 MHz TDD is expected to be assigned to local/private networks. https://www.
rdi.nl/onderwerpen/internetverbinding-verbeteren.
Ongoing Works In the 3.8-4.2 GHz band a DSMS (dynamic spectrum management and sharing) pilot is planned to gain
information how to protect the present users (Satcom operators) in this band.
In the 400 MHz band, the PAMR band, 1.5 MHz will become available for critical communication nationwide
usage.
Application Links Ministerie van Economische Zaken
Ministry of Economic Affairs : https://www.rijksoverheid.nl/onderwerpen/telecommunicatie/nationaal-frequentiebeleid.

Contacts/Links Agentschap Telecom : https://www.agentschaptelecom.nl/onderwerpen/vergunningen-en-registraties
Country Norway
Data Source www.nkom.no

technology.
The Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) wants to give industry and verticals early access to 5G in
non-public networks (NPN) on a localized area. After piloting the band in 2022, interested parties now can
apply for up to 10-year licenses in the 3,8-4,2 GHz band.
Low Band < 1 GHz
Summary Comments Medium Band 1 GHz – 6 GHz

3.8-4.2 GHz band up to 80 MHz for private standalone networks, either low or medium power licence
versions (per based station). Low power limited to 50m radius and 18 dBm/5 MHz EIRP. Medium power
36 dBm/5 MHz EIRP but no antenna height restriction but are not permitted to be set up in areas lying.
within a zone of 10 km outside urban settlements with more than 10,000 inhabitants.
High Band > 6 GHz
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

No current identified bands 3.8-4.2 GHz band for enterprises No current identified bands
available for private users. to deploy local-area private available for private users.
networks. (excluding a guard band
Available bands 3800-3840 MHz), subject to
permissions.
20, 40, 60 and 80 MHz

Bandwidth bandwidth, low or medium power,
unsynchronized networks
Sharing of equipment or frequency resources with public network mobile operators by a “Standalone isolated
private network”, which could expand the coverage or capacity of public nationwide mobile network is not
Supporting permitted. All allocated transmission points must be implemented in accordance with the licence within 12
months of the licence coming into force.
Information/links
https://www.nkom.no/english/frequency-licences
https://www.nkom.no/aktuelt/nkom-has-opened-3-8-4-2-ghz-for-local-area-5g-networks
Low power NOK 200 (€20) for 20 MHz to NOK 1,600 (€160) for 80 MHz per annum.
Price: Initial/Year/Hz Medium power NOK 1,000 (€100) to NOK 3,800 (€380) for 80 MHz per annum.
Key Notes
Ongoing Works
Application Links https://www.altinn.no/skjemaoversikt/nasjonal-kommunikasjonsmyndighet-nkom/frekvenstillatelse-sendertillatelse/
Contacts/Links https://nkom.no/aktuelt/nkom-has-opened-3-8-4-2-ghz-for-local-area-5g-networks
Country Portugal
Data Source www.anacom.pt

technology.
Low Band < 1 GHz
700 MHz. 25 MHz auctioned to public MNOs in 2022. The results of a public consultation have considered
the positions of the various players in the market - manufacturers, operators, private and public entities and
others - on availability in the 700 MHz band – (733-758 MHz, duplex gap bands; 694-703 MHz and 788-791
MHz, guard bands). Currently no decision has been made, but the allocation of these and other bands may be
Summary Comments reviewed again in 2025.
No Spectrum currently identified for Private mobile operators.
High Band > 6 GHz
No Spectrum currently identified for Private mobile operators.
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

No private bands currently No private bands currently No private bands currently

Available bands available. available. available.
Bandwidth
Supporting https://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?categoryId=416723
Information/links
Key Notes
Public consultation results considering the best approach for the use of the duplex gap (733-758 MHz) and
Ongoing Works guard bands (694-703 MHz and 788-791 MHz).
Application Links
Atendimento info@anacom.pt
Contacts/Links Augusto Fragoso: Director-General for Information and Innovation
Country Sweden
Data Source https://www.pts.se/en

technology.
The Swedish Post and Telecommunications Board (PTS) is now starting a consultation on all conditions for the
permits in the 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz bands, as well as rules for the auction procedure. No provisions
currently made for private or shared access users. Update due end 2023.
Low Band < 1 GHz
The PTS shall assign national block licenses in the 900 MHz, band, with a spectrum cap of 2x20 MHz. These
will be awarded before the current permit expires but there are no plans to include local licences private
industry users in spectrum licensing for these bands.
Summary Comments The PTS shall assign national block licenses in the 2.1 GHz bands, with a spectrum cap of 120 MHz. These will
be awarded before the current permit expires. The Post and Telecom Agency (Post & Telestyrelsen, PTS) in
Sweden has made available spectrum for private industry users in the 3.7 GHz band (3720 MHz-3800 MHz)
from 1 January 2023.
High Band > 6 GHz
The PTS shall assign national block licenses in the 26 GHz bands, with a spectrum cap of 120 MHz. These will
be awarded before the current permit expires. Currently Long-term solution for fixed radio exist for fixed
links in 10.5 GHz, 26 GHz and 28 GHz permits expire in 2023/2024. The Post and Telecom Agency (Post &
Telestyrelsen, PTS) in Sweden has made available spectrum for private industry users in the 26 GHz from 1
January 2023.
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

No plans to include local licences The frequency space 3720 – 3800 (24.25-24.65 GHz) for local
MHz (total 80 MHz for local permits. Available for indoor use
Available bands permits from 1 January 2023. only.
Indoor & Outdoor use.
Minimum block 10 MHz in Minimum block 50 MHz with steps

Bandwidth increments of 10 MHz to a of 50 MHz to a maximum of
maximum of 80 MHz 400 MHz
https://www.pts.se/sv/bransch/radio/auktioner/900--2100--och-2600-mhz-banden/
Supporting https://pts.se/sv/bransch/radio/radiotillstand/lokala-tillstand-i-37-ghz--och-26-ghz-banden/
Information/links Local permits are valid until December 31, 2026, with the possibility of an extension for a further five years.
(3720 – 3800 MHz): The annual fees for the year 2022 amount to SEK 524 (Euro 46) per 10 MHz
Price: Initial/Year/Hz (24.25 – 25.1 GHz): The annual fees for the year 2022 amount to SEK 262 (Euro 23) per 50 MHz
Key Notes
The allocation of the frequency bands 900 MHz, 2.1 GHz and 2.6 GHz is planned for the third quarter of 2023.
Ongoing Works But no provision mentioned for Private or shared mobile networks access
(3720 – 3800 MHz ): https://pts.se/globalassets/startpage/dokument/bransch/radio/radiotillstand/lokala-tillstand-37-

och-26/ansokningsblankett-3.7-ghz-lokala-tillstand.pdf
Application Links (24,25 – 25,10 GHz): https://pts.se/globalassets/startpage/dokument/bransch/radio/radiotillstand/lokala-tillstand-37-
och-26/blankett-26-ghz_t.pdf
Cecilia Stenhols, Lawyer, The Swedish Post and Telecom Authority, Resource Management Department,
Contacts/Links Section for Spectrum Licensing: cecilia.stenhols@pts.se
Country United Kingdom
Data Source Ofcom

technology.
There are 2 types of access licenses available, Local access spectrum use that is licensed to the UK’s Mobile
Network Operators (MNOs) but not utilised in an area or no immediate plans to do so.
Shared Access licence dedicated bands for private users, which available in four spectrum bands.
Both types have 2 sub versions: low or medium power.
Further Ofcom as part of its Innovation & Research may also authorise for periods up to 12 months 5G type
non-operational test location sites.
Low Band < 1 GHz
Local access licenses are available to private users for limited periods up to 3 years using existing mobile
spectrum bands, for bands (700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz).
Scanning Telemetry links (Windfarms/Substations), used by the utilities and other services (operating in the
Summary Comments bands 457.5 – 458.5 MHz & 463 – 464 MHz), are managed externally by Atkins Limited and the Joint Radio
Company (JRC)
Local access licenses are available to private users for limited periods up to 3 years using existing mobile
spectrum bands, for bands (1400 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2600 MHz).
Shared Access available in bands:
1800 MHz: 1781.7 to 1785 MHz paired with 1876.7 to 1880 MHz
2300 MHz: 2390 to 2400 MHz
3800 to 4200 MHz in blocks of 10 MHz
High Band > 6 GHz
Further 24.25-26.5 GHz band has been added to the spectrum sharing framework but for indoor-only low
power deployment.
LOW MEDIUM HIGH

410 - 420 MHz Responsibility Local Access (shared use of Shared Access
for assigning frequencies to this spectrum which is already licensed 24.25-26.5 GHz band added to
Allocation rests with Ofcom on a national basis to public mobile spectrum sharing framework for
Local Access (Existing mobile network operators (MNOs)) indoor-only deployment. This is
Available bands part of the 26 GHz band, identified
spectrum bands) Shared Access
as a European pioneer 5G band, and
700 MHz, 800 MHz ,900 MHz 1800 MHz, 2300 MHz, could provide additional spectrum
3.8-4.2 GHz options for new applications
Bandwidth in Local/shared Bandwidth in Local/shared Bandwidth in shared spectrum is

Bandwidth spectrum is subject to that spectrum is subject to that subject to that available in declared
available in declared local area available in declared local area local area; available 2.25 GHz
2300 MHz to be compatible with TDD-LTE special subframe configuration 6, also known as 9:3:2.
Supporting
A non-operational Innovation & Research licence may be authorised for periods up to 12 months for which the
Information/links licence fee is £50.00 for each station or apparatus per location.
Local Access: £950 per licence (3 Years Valid). Payment of a licence fee only required when Ofcom have
assessed that it is possible to grant a licence.
Shared Access annual fee: People can apply to Ofcom local access for coordinated access to these bands on a
Price: Initial/Year/Hz first come, first served basis.
£80 in 1800 MHz and 2300 MHz shared spectrum:
£80 per 10 MHz in the 3.8-4.2 GHz
24.25-26.5 GHz: A licence fee of £320 does not vary by bandwidth.
Key Notes
Upper 26 GHz band: Coordinating with Ministry of Defence in the 26.5 GHz-27.5 GHz to make this band
Ongoing Works available in the future.
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0021/158232/local-access-licence-application.pdf
Application Links https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0023/80780/application_form_ofw225.pdf
https://www.ofcom.org.uk/manage-your-licence/radiocommunication-licences/fixed-terrestrial-links
Contacts/Links innovation.licensing@ofcom.org.uk. https://www.ofcom.org.uk/

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Thresholds and definition

This information is presented per country across three bands:

LOW < 1 GHz

Medium 1 GHz to 6 GHz

HIGH > 6 GHz

Information on European licenced frequency spectrum,

LOW MEDIUM HIGH

Bandwidth Subject to request ²Subject to request , ¹40 MHz Subject to request

Applications for enterprise spectrum in 3.8-4.2 GHz: https://www.bipt.be/operatoren/publicatie/raadpleging-over-

Information on European licenced frequency spectrum,

Low Band < 1 GHz

Medium Band 1 GHz – 6 GHz

High Band > 6 GHz

Test and Trial News:

LOW MEDIUM HIGH

No spectrum designated, for No spectrum designated, for No spectrum designated, for

info@crc.bg: Stanislava Yordanov, Secretary General, Communications Regulation commission

Information on European licenced frequency spectrum,

LOW MEDIUM HIGH

NA Allocated in multiples of 10 MHz 325 MHz

Details can be found in following link:

3.7 – 3.8 GHz Fee = 1000 + B * t * 5 * (6a1 + a2).

Information on European licenced frequency spectrum,

LOW MEDIUM HIGH

Bandwidth 60 MHz 400 MHz

Contacts/Links Telenor: Louise Pasgaard, privatenetwork@telenor.dk

Information on European licenced frequency spectrum,

Low Band < 1 GHz

Medium Band 1 GHz – 6 GHz

High Band > 6 GHz

Test and Trial News:

LOW MEDIUM HIGH

450 MHz band reserved for

Price: Initial/Year/Hz Price not currently confirmed

Ongoing Works There is no current focus on 5G network or spectrum sharing regulations.

Application Links https://www.boe.es/

Information on European licenced frequency spectrum,

Low Band < 1 GHz

Medium Band 1 GHz – 6 GHz

High Band > 6 GHz

Test and Trial News:

LOW MEDIUM HIGH

Bandwidths available 5 MHz to Bandwidths available 50 MHz to

A 6-year period license; annual frequency fee example range.

Ongoing Works https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/communications-networks/5g-projects-and-trials-finland

Application Links https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/communications-networks/applying-frequency-reservation-and-radio-licence

Information on European licenced frequency spectrum,

Low Band < 1GHz

Summary Comments Medium Band 1 GHz – 6 GHz

High Band > 6 GHz

LOW MEDIUM HIGH

2.6 GHz: Access to counter

Information on European licenced frequency spectrum,

Low Band < 1 GHz

High Band > 6 GHz

LOW MEDIUM HIGH