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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 (8)
Amendment 20 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Spectrum is a public good. It is, 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. 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.
Amendment 31 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) In its strategy for the digital single market (DSM)21 , the Commission highlights the importance of the 694-790 MHz (‘700 MHz’) frequency band for ensuring the provision of broadband services in rural areas and stresses the need for a coordinated release of that frequency band, while accommodatingtaking into account the specific needs of audiovisual media services distribution. Reducing the digital divide, in coverage as well as in knowledge, is an important aspect that has to be a priority, without creating new divides when users take up new technologies. __________________ 21 See http://ec.europa.eu/priorities/digital- single-market/index_en.htm.
Amendment 47 #
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. It supports the development of the media, creative and, cultural and research sectors, which extensively rely on this spectrum resource for the wireless provision of content to mass audiences.
Amendment 96 #
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 . Measures to be adopted should also take into account the duration of licences and the fast pace of technological evolution. In that regard, a limitation of the licensing period could contribute to avoiding stagnation and monopoly building. __________________ 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 122 #
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 information on the possibility to offer compensation to providers and consumers for migration costs, 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 157 #
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 high- quality level of coverage of their entire 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 170 #
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 innovative user driven initiatives, 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 with the terrestrial provision of audiovisual media services in a neighbouring Member State.
Amendment 192 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
In order to ensure that the use of the 694- 790 MHz frequency band is in accordance with paragraph 1 of Article 1, Member States shall include in their national roadmaps, where appropriate, information onand support measures to limit the impact of the forthcoming transition process on the public and users of wireless audio PMSE equipment and to facilitate the timely availability of interoperable television broadcasting network equipment and receivers in the internal market.