Implementation status
ECC/DEC/(08)08 of 31 October 2008 on the harmonised use of GSM systems in the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands, UMTS systems in the 2 GHz band and LTE and 5G NR non-AAS systems in the 1800 MHz and 2.6 GHz (FDD) bands on board vessels
latest updated on 4 March 2022 (ECC#58)
| Implementation Summary | |
|---|---|
| implemented | 21 |
| limited implementation / see remarks | 1 |
| planned | 4 |
| under study | 0 |
| not implemented / see remarks | 4 |
| no info / see remarks | 16 |
| Country | Implementation Status | Date (of update) | Date (of activation) | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Andorra | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Austria | implemented | 13-03-2023 | |||
| Azerbaijan | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Belgium | implemented | 05-05-2023 | |||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Bulgaria | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Croatia | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Cyprus | implemented | 25-01-2022 | The EC Decisions 2010/166/EC and 2017/191/EC were adopted | ||
| Czech Republic | not implemented / see remarks | 16-08-2023 | |||
| Denmark | implemented | 17-08-2022 | |||
| Estonia | implemented | 19-12-2024 | Implemented through reference in "The Estonian radio frequency allocation plan" | ||
| Finland | implemented | 01-01-2009 | Implemented except the latest updates of 4 March 2022 | ||
| France | implemented | 29-04-2025 | |||
| Georgia | implemented | 30-05-2024 | |||
| Germany | planned | 24-09-2024 | |||
| Greece | implemented | 02-04-2025 | 02-04-2025 | ||
| Hungary | planned | 09-03-2023 | Waiting for EU harmonisation. Version of 30 June 2017 implemented by Decree No. 7/2015 (XI.13.)NMHH on the national frequency allocation and the rules of using frequency bands. Note: Hungary is not a coastal state therefore only the provisions related to GSMOBVs, UMTSOBVs and LTEOBVs installed on board maritime vessels which are registered in Hungary are applicable. | ||
| Iceland | implemented | 30-03-2022 | Implemented through reference in the National Table of Frequency Allocation | ||
| Ireland | limited implementation / see remarks | 02-11-2022 | See National Legalisation S.I. 213 of 2013 See National Legalisation S.I. 169 of 2013 | ||
| Italy | implemented | 02-01-2023 | |||
| Latvia | implemented | 13-04-2022 | |||
| Liechtenstein | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Lithuania | implemented | 01-07-2025 | |||
| Luxembourg | implemented | 19-12-2022 | Through references in Luxembourg's national table of frequency allocations. | ||
| Malta | implemented | 13-11-2023 | Implemented through Decision No. MCA/D/22-4662 (Schedule 28). | ||
| Moldova | implemented | 16-11-2023 | |||
| Monaco | implemented | 22-12-2025 | |||
| Montenegro | implemented | 21-03-2023 | 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 | planned | 01-05-2025 | |||
| North Macedonia | not implemented / see remarks | 13-03-2023 | |||
| Norway | implemented | 04-03-2026 | |||
| Poland | planned | 14-01-2026 | 06-02-2026 | ||
| Portugal | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Romania | no info / see remarks | ||||
| San Marino | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Serbia | not implemented / see remarks | 31-01-2022 | |||
| Slovak Republic | implemented | 22-11-2023 | |||
| Slovenia | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Spain | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Sweden | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Switzerland | not implemented / see remarks | 02-06-2022 | Switzerland has no territorial sea. Application on vessels allowed. | ||
| Türkiye | no info / see remarks | ||||
| Ukraine | no info / see remarks | ||||
| United Kingdom | implemented | 17-11-2021 | |||
| Vatican City | no info / see remarks |