6 Amendments of Isabella ADINOLFI related to 2016/2305(INI)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Expresses concern that the EU is lagging behind North America and parts of the Asia-Pacific region when it comes to 4G access and projections for 5G uptake; voices its concern at the fact that, as evidenced by the data currently available, none of the 28 Member States have achieved the Digital Agenda target of 100% high- and ultra-high-speed coverage; points out that average next- generation-access coverage currently stands at below 25% in some Member States;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Criticises the fact that free wireless provision is currently rather patchy and not properly tailored to needs; points out, in particular, that there is no overall strategy for promoting Wi-Fi access throughout the EU, including in rural and sparsely populated areas; believes that concerted efforts need to be made to establish a Digital Union in which 4G coverage is guaranteed throughout the EU, alongside the development of 5G;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Believes it important also to guarantee all EU households access to download speeds of at least 100 Mbps and the prospect of joined-up 5G provision in all urban areas and on all main roads and railway lines; points out, however, that there is no binding requirement for these objectives to be met by the Member States;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to ensure that each Member State maps its network so as to be able to identify the digital exclusion zones, with a view to ensuring blanket 4G coverage alongside the development of 5G;
Amendment 42 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Calls on the Commission to provide support for new networks and innovative services, including 5G, and to tailor spectrum management arrangements to a highly technological environment and offer efficient means of providing a high-quality service and a secure user environment;
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Recommends that the Commission should do all in its power to secure a gigabit society in the EU that is in keeping with the principle of economic, social and territorial cohesion;