9 Amendments of Miapetra KUMPULA-NATRI related to 2016/0027(COD)
Amendment 45 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Spectrum in the 470-790 MHz frequency band is a valuable asset for the cost-efficient deployment of wireless networks with universal indoor and outdoor coverage. This spectrum is currently used across the Union for digital terrestrial television (DTT) and wireless audio PMSE equipment. In Member States with still high DTT penetration, it supports the development of the media, creative and cultural sectors, which extensively rely on this spectrum resource for the wireless provision of content to mass audiences. In some Member States DTT penetration has been decreasing for several years.
Amendment 55 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Rapidly growing wireless broadband traffic makes enhanced wireless network capacity a necessity. Spectrum in the 700 MHz frequency band provides both additional capacity and universal coverage, in particular for the economically challenging rural and remote areas, for indoor use while keeping in mind the energy efficiency targets for buildings, and for wide-range machine- type communications. In this context, coherent and coordinated measures for high-quality terrestrial wireless coverage across the Union, which build on best national practice for operators’ licence obligations, should aim to meet the RSPP objective that all citizens should have access to broadband speeds of not less than 30 Mb/s by 2020 as well as to achieve the ambitious vision for gigabit societies in the Union. In this way, the measures will promote innovative digital services and ensure long-term socioeconomic benefits.
Amendment 70 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In his report to the Commission (the ‘Lamy report’)22 , Pascal Lamy, the Chairman of the high-level group on the future use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band, recommended that the 700 MHz frequency band be made available for wireless broadband by 2020 (+/- two years). This would help achieve the goal of long-term regulatory predictability for DTT in having access to the sub-700 MHz frequency band until 2030, although this would have to be reviewed by 2025efore a future World Radiocommunication Conference. The Lamy Report also recommended national flexibility in spectrum use of the sub-700 MHz frequency band, which is limited to downlink-only. Downlink-only is the restriction of all transmissions in a wireless system, independent of its technology, to unidirectional transmission from central infrastructure stations such as a TV broadcasting tower or a mobile base station to portable or mobile terminals such as TV sets or mobile phones. Limiting the use of the sub-700 MHz frequency band to downlink-only could slow down the speed of new technical innovations and such limitation is not needed at Union level. __________________ 22 Report by Mr Pascal Lamy, available at: https://ec.europa.eu/digital- agenda/en/news/report-results-work-high- level-group-future-use-uhf-band.
Amendment 83 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) recommends in its opinion on a long-term strategy on the future use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band in the Union (the ‘RSPG opinion’) the adoption of a coordinated approach across the Union to make the 700 MHz frequency band available for effective use for wireless broadband electronic communications services by the end of 2020. This would be in conjunction with ensuring long-term availability until 2030 of the sub-700 MHz frequency band for the downlink-only provision of audiovisual media services. The RSPG particularly recommends introducinge Member States should have the flexibility so that thto use sub-700 MHz frequency band can also be used for downlink-onlyfor wireless broadband electronic communications services.
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The use of the 700 MHz frequency band for terrestrial wireless broadband electronic communications services should be subject to a flexible authorisation regime as soon as possible. This should include the possibility for holders of rights of use of spectrum to trade and lease their existing rights in the context of the application of Articles 9, 9a and 9b of Directive 2002/21/EC24 , taking into account the obligation to promote effective competition without distortions in the internal market for electronic communications services under Article 5 of Decision No 243/2012/EU, and noting that during their respective assessments when licensing spectrum, the Member States, in their full competence, are invited to take into consideration the business plan of the operators and its contribution to meeting the Digital Agenda objectives, promoting innovative digital services and long term socio- economic benefits, rather than aiming at the short-term economic benefit from licensing spectrum to the highest bidder. __________________ 24 Directive No 2002/21/EC of 7 March 2002 on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services (Framework Directive) (OJ L108, 24.4.2002, p.33).
Amendment 107 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In line with Articles 9 and 9a of Directive 2002/21/EC, Member States should apply a flexible approach where possible and may allow the introduction of alternative downlink-only uses such as terrestrial wireless broadband electronic communications services in the sub-700 MHz frequency band in accordance with national needs for distribution of audiovisual media services to a mass audience, especially in cases where there is no or declining demand for DTT at national level.. When allowing use within the sub-700 MHz frequency band for downlink-only terrestrial wireless broadband electronic communications services, Member States should ensure that such use does not affect the use of sub-700 MHz band for digital terrestrial broadcasting in neighbouring Member States, as provided for in the agreement at the Regional Radiocommunication Conference of 200625 . __________________ 25 Regional Radiocommunication Conference of 2006 for planning of the digital terrestrial broadcasting service in parts of Regions 1 and 3, in the frequency bands 174-230 MHz and 470-862 MHz (RRC-06) in Geneva.
Amendment 172 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall ensure availability of the 470-694 MHz frequency band or parts of the band for the terrestrial provision of audiovisual media services to mass audiences, including free television, and for use by wireless audio PMSE equipment, based on national broadcasting needs. Member States shall ensure that any other use of the 470-694 MHz frequency band on their territory does not cause harmful interference withto the terrestrial provision of audiovisual media services in a neighbouring Member State.
Amendment 178 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
(2) If Member States authorise the use of spectrum in the 470-694 MHz frequency band for terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communication services other than television broadcasting networks, such use shall be limited to downlink-only. Such use shall be without prejudice to obligations resulting from international agreements, such as cross- border frequency coordination agreements, and Union law.
Amendment 201 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1