ERC Recommendation 12-08

3800–4200 MHz, CEPT ERC/REC 12-08 E Annex B, Part 1 - Links in the transmission RR system of Public Broadcasting Services

The frequency band 3400-4200MHz is also allocated to the FSS

Frequency range 3600-3800 MHz is used for portable microwave links

The 3400–3800 MHz band is harmonised for terrestrial systems for the provision of electronic communications services. There occurs a convergence of fixed and mobile radiocommunication services and the conditions of frequencies utilisation in the fixed radiocommunication service are equal to the conditions for the mobile service.

Implementing Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2019/235 of 24 January 2019 on amending Decision 2008/411/EC (on the harmonisation of the 3400 – 3800 MHz frequency band for terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communications services in the Community) as regards an update of relevant technical conditions applicable to the 3400-3800 MHz 
 frequency band.

Please, see the url link to find non-binding English text of relevant Part of Spectrum Utilisation Plan.


Fixed service P-P links only in 3800-4200 MHz

The national licences in the band 3400-3800 MHz (MFCN)

FSS Earth stations (3600-4200 MHz)

In 2017, ComReg awarded spectrum in the 3.6 GHz band (3.4 - 3.8 GHz) on a liberalised use basis. Prior to this award, the 3.6 GHz Band was used to provide wireless broadband services (and phone services in some cases), predominantly in rural areas. Further information regarding use of the 3.6 GHz band in Ireland is available through the provided link.

For the frequency band 3900 - 4200 MHz, there are no FS operating in Ireland.

Implementation through reference in the National Frequency Allocation Table. Not Implemented.

Fixed / FSS: Co-primary use with the terms of sufficient geographical separation.
Fixed: No new assignments.

Fixed Satellite Service in 3 600-4 200 MHz
TRA/ECS in 3 400-3 800 MHz

The band 3400-3800 MHz is designated for MFCN.

3600-3800 MHz is allocated for MFCN

3600-3800 P-MP
3800-4200 P-P

Fixed Service in the frequency band 3800-4200 MHz according NTAF note UN-55

Fixed / FSS: Co-primary use with the terms of sufficient geographical separation.
Fixed: No new assignments.