8 Amendments of Edouard MARTIN related to 2016/0027(COD)
Amendment 24 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In the multiannual radio spectrum policy programme (RSPP) established by Decision No 243/2012/EU20, the European Parliament and the Council set the objectives of identifying at least 1 200 MHz of spectrum suitable for wireless broadband electronic communications services in the Union by 2015, of supporting the further development of innovative audiovisual media servicesbroadcasting by ensuring sufficient spectrum for the satellite and terrestrial provision of such services, if the need is clearly substantiated, and of ensuring sufficient spectrum for programme making and special events (PMSE). __________________ 20 Decision No 243/2012/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme (OJ L 81, 21.3.2012, p. 7).
Amendment 34 #
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 accommodating the specific needs of audiovisual media services distributionbroadcasting. __________________ See http://ec.europa.eu/priorities/digital- single-market/index_en.htm.
Amendment 51 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) For Region 1, which includes the Union, the International Telecommunication Union’s Radio Regulations adopted by the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2015 have allocated the 700 MHz frequency band to the broadcasting and the mobile (except aeronautical mobile) service on a co- primary basis, and; the 470-694 MHz (‘sub- 700 MHz’) frequency band remains exclusively allocated to the broadcasting service, on a primary basis, and to wireless audio PMSE use, on a secondary basis.
Amendment 102 #
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 ofuses in the sub-700 MHz frequency band in accordance with national broadcasting needs and with the primary allocation of that band to audiovisual media services to a mass audienceas laid down by the International Telecommunications Union's Radio Regulations. When allowing alternative uses 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 118 #
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 those 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, mechanisms to avoid interference to spectrum users in adjacent bands and information on the possibility to offer compensation for migration costs, where these would arise, in order to avoid, inter alia, costs for end- usersin order to avoid, inter alia, costs for end-users and broadcasters. Roadmaps should also include detailed steps to be taken in order to ensure the availability of the 700 MHz frequency band for terrestrial wireless broadband electronic communications services by the deadline laid down in this Decision. 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 126 #
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. The Commission should provide guidance to Member States on adequate and prompt compensation, having regard in particular to State aid rules, in order to facilitate the transition in spectrum use. Member States should, in particular, take into account the importance of prompt compensation for end-users. __________________ 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 166 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
(1) Member States shall ensure availability until at least 2030 of the 470- 694 MHz frequency band or parts of the band for the terrestrial provision of audiovisual mediabroadcasting services to mass audiences, including free television, and for use by wireless audio PMSE equipment, based on national broadcasting needs. Member StatesThey shall ensure that any other use of the 470-694 MHz frequency band on their territory is compatible with their respective national broadcasting needs and does not cause harmful interference with the terrestrial provision of audiovisual mediabroadcasting services in a neighbouring Member State.
Amendment 195 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5 a (new)
Article 5a Compensation for migration or reallocation costs 1. Member States may, where appropriate and in accordance with Union law, ensure that the direct migration or reallocation costs of spectrum usage are compensated adequately, promptly, and in a transparent manner in accordance with national law. 2. In cooperation with Member States, the Commission may provide guidance to Member States on compensation, having regard in particular to State aid rules, in order to facilitate the transition in spectrum use.