News - January 2004

Before Ofcom took over control, the RA had plans to remove the use of the old UK only band (27/81). This was to be done by first removing the specification, so no new sets would be made, then making existing sets illegal to use. It was planned that the band would be removed by 2010.

Ofcom have now taken over control, and no new information seems to be available. It is possible that any planned dates may be put back as Ofcom may need to settle in and get used to all the new tasks it covers.

Information about this change, along with the full document, can be obtained from Ofcom.