5 Amendments of Nadja HIRSCH related to 2010/0252(COD)
Amendment 35 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) As underlined in the Digital Agenda for Europe, wireless broadband is an important means to boost competition, consumer choice and access in rural and other areas where deployment of wired broadband is difficult or economically unviable. However, spectrum management may affect competition by changing the role and power of market players, for example if existing users receive undue competitive advantages. Award conditions should be framed so as to permit a level playing field in competition with regard to rural coverage and not hinder newcomers from entering the market. Furthermore, it should not be permissible to discriminate against new technologies, either, solely because they are subsequently available on the market. Limited spectrum access, in particular when appropriate spectrum becomes scarcer, can create a barrier to entry for new services or applications and hamper innovation and competition. Acquisition of new usage rights, including through spectrum trading or other transactions between users, and the introduction of new flexible criteria for spectrum use can have an impact on the existing competitive situation. Member States should therefore take appropriate ex ante or ex post regulatory measures (such as action to amend existing rights, to prohibit certain acquisitions of spectrum rights, to impose conditions on spectrum hoarding and efficient use such as those referred to in Article 9 paragraph 7 of the Framework Directive, to limit the amount of spectrum for each operator, or to avoid excessive accumulation of spectrum) to avoid distortions of competition in line with the principles underpinning Article 5(6) of Directive 2002/20/EC (the "Authorisation" Directive) and Article 1(2) of Directive 87/372/EEC (the "GSM" Directive).
Amendment 46 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) encouraging efficient use of spectrum to best meet the increasing demand for use of frequencies; this shall be based on compliance with the principles of flexibility, effective use of frequencies in line with needs, and ensuring level- playing-field and non-discriminatory competition;
Amendment 48 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) applying the least onerousmost appropriate authorisation system possible in such a way as to maximise flexibility and efficiency in spectrum usage;
Amendment 52 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) make sufficient appropriate spectrum available in a timely manner to support Union policy objectives in the social, cultural and economic fields;
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. If necessary, the Commission shall ensure the availability of additional spectrum bands for the provision of harmonised satellite services for broadband access that will cover the whole territory of the Union including the most remote areas with a broadband offering enabling Internet access at a comparabletitive price to terrestrial offerings.