In a looong-overdue move, UK regulator Ofcom yesterday announced a change to British law resulting in the fact that, starting on Monday August 13th, no license will be required to use ultrawideband (UWB) technology in England.

"UWB equipment will be made licence-exempt in the UK though the introduction of the Wireless Telegraphy (Ultra-Wideband Equipment) (Exemption) Regulations 2007, which will come into force on 13 August," the regulator states. "Ofcom has participated in European negotiations to develop a common set of technical standards for UWB. Over the coming months, other EU members are expected to introduce the necessary legislation to allow approved UWB equipment to be used without a licence in their countries."

More here from PC Pro ... more here from Tech Digest ... more here from BBC News ... more here from ZDNet UK ... and Ofcom's press release is here.