[MLB-WIRELESS] BT gets 802.11b rubber stamp

[Barry Park]

BT gets 802.11b rubber stamp
By Drew Cullen
Posted: 11/06/2002 at 10:48 GMT
The government yesterday duly amended the Wireless Telegraphy Act, opening
to flood-gates to commercial providers of public WLAN services on the 2.4GHz
spectrum.
This is where the Wi-Fi 802.11b standard hangs out. And where to date, short
range devices such as baby alarms and radio control toys operate.
Previously, public WLANs in the UK could only be set up and used if no money
changed hands, and operators were supposed to obtain a Wireless Telegraphy
Act licence. However operators will still need a Telecommunications Act
licence.
The rule change takes place on July 31.
http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/59/25668.html



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