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REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band in the Union PDF (729 KB) DOC (111 KB)
Amendments (10)
Amendment 56 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) RThe projections for the rapidly growingth of 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, mountainous, insular and other remote areas, for indoor use and for wide- range machine- type communications. In this context, coherent 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 havthroughout the Union should have continuous and reliable access to broadband speeds of not less than 30 Mb/s by 2020. In this way, the measures will promote innovative digital services and ensure long-term socioeconomic benefits.
Amendment 81 #
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. Along with the national roadmap, Member States should review periodically their progress towards that goal, and issue an interim progress report by 30 June 2019, indicating corrective action if a possible delay is identified. The publication of such an interim report should allow other Member States to conduct a peer review of such documents, sharing best practices and managing in the most efficient way the common knowledge thus generated. Where appropriate, the Commission should coordinate those review activities, contribute to the assessment of progress towards the common goal, and it could provide advice to Member States, suggesting corrective measures whenever the possibility of a significant delay is identified. 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 introducing flexibility so that the sub-700 MHz frequency band can also be used for downlink-only wireless broadband electronic communications services.
Amendment 91 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) As some Member States have already launched or completed a national process to authorise the use of the 700 MHz frequency band for bidirectional terrestrial wireless broadband electronic communications services, the Union should take immediate action in order to prevent fragmentation of the single market, a phenomenon which would destroy value for everybody, and especially in the case of regions sharing internal Union borders. What is needed is a coordinated approach to the future use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band, which should also provide regulatory predictability, balance Member State diversity with single market objectives and promote a coherent Union position on the international scene. In this context, Member States should be required to repurpose the 700 MHz frequency band in a timely manner in accordance with Union and national law.
Amendment 112 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In any case, spectrum usage in the 470-694 MHz frequency band should be reassessed at Union level no later than 2025. Such an assessment should also take into account the planned review of this frequency band at the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2023. Changes in the use of the sub-700 MHz frequency band should take into consideration, among others: (i) technological developments,; (ii) consumer behaviour,; (iii) the importance of continuing the delivery of free television26 service and, solidly grounded in public television systems complemented by properly regulated private television systems; (iv) the actual evolution of the traffic projections, including the reliability thereof, and (v) social, economic and cultural general interest objectives. In this context, studies on technical and regulatory conditions for co- existence between incumbent and new spectrum uses in the sub-700 MHz frequency band are necessary. These would ensure coherence between the approaches taken by different Member States on flexible and efficient spectrum use and would enable technical harmonisation measures for use and co- existence in this band. Such studies and measures may be developed pursuant to Decision No 676/2002/EC. __________________ 26 In the meaning of Directive 2010/13/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council (Audiovisual Media Services Directive).
Amendment 123 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Member States should adopt coherent national roadmaps to facilitate the use of the 700 MHz frequency band for terrestrial wireless broadband electronic communications services while ensuring continuity for the television broadcasting services that vacate the band. Once adopted, Member States should communicate the roadmaps in a transparent manner around the Union. The roadmaps should cover activities and timescales for frequency re-planning, technical developments for network and end-user equipment, co-existence between radio and non-radio equipment, existing and new authorisation regimes and transparent information on the possibility to offer compensation for migration costs, especially for SMEs in the sectors concerned, where these would arise, in order to avoid, inter alia, costs for end- users. Where Member States intend to maintain DTT, the roadmaps should give particular attention to facilitating upgrades of broadcasting equipment to more spectrum-efficient technologies such as advanced video formats (e.g. HEVC) or signal transmission technologies (e.g. DVB-T2).
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The scope and mechanism of possible compensation for completing the transition in spectrum use within the 470- 790 MHz frequency band should be analysed in accordance with the relevant national provisions as provided by Article 14 of Directive 2002/20/EC27 , and have to be consistent with the provisions of Articles 107 and 108 TFEU. It should be carefully tailored to provide actual support to companies and operators with comparatively less financial resources, and based on a strategic assessment of the best industrial policy to be followed for the sectors concerned. __________________ 27 Directive 2002/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services (Authorisation Directive) (OJ L 108, 24.04.2002, p. 21)
Amendment 137 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
(1) By 30 June 2020, Member States shall allow the use of the 694-790 MHz frequency band for terrestrial systems capable of providing wireless broadband electronic communications services only under harmonised technical conditions set by the Commission pursuant to Article 4 of Decision 676/2002/EC. By 30 June 2019, Member States shall adopt and make public an interim progress report detailing their progress towards that goal. Where appropriate, the Commission shall assess the interim progress reports and suggest corrective measures in case of possible delay. Where necessary, Member States shall carry out the authorisation process or amend relevant existing rights to use the spectrum in accordance with Directive 2002/20/EC, in order to allow that use.
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
By 30 June 2022, Member States shall allow the transfer or leasing of the rights of use of spectrum for electronic communications services in the 694-790 MHz frequency band, according to procedures that are as transparent and open as possible, in order to provide the best economic value for Member States and for European society as a whole.
Amendment 160 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
When Member States authorise the use of the 694-790 MHz frequency band or amend existing rights to use the 694-790 MHz frequency band, they shall take all necessary measures to ensure a consistent and continuous high- quality level of coverage of their population and territory at speeds of at least 30 Mb/s, both indoors and outdoors, including in pre-determined national priority areas where necessary, and along major terrestrial transport paths. Such measures may include conditions facilitating or encouraging sharing network infrastructure or spectrum in compliance with Union law.
Amendment 187 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
By 30 June 2017, Member States shall adopt and make public their national plan and schedule (‘national roadmap’) for fulfilling their obligations under Articles 1, 2, 3 and 4 of this Decision.