15 Amendments of Marietje SCHAAKE related to 2016/0027(COD)
Amendment 40 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) Assigning the 700MHz frequency band to wireless broadband without delay by 2020 is essential in order to ensure the future global competitiveness of the Union in the digital economy.
Amendment 57 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Rapidly growing 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 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 have 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 66 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Spectrum sharing within a common frequency band between bidirectional wireless broadband use (uplink and downlink), on the one hand, and unidirectional television broadcasting or wireless audio PMSE use, on the other hand, is technically problematic. This means that repurposing the 700 MHz frequency band for bidirectional terrestrial wireless broadband electronic communications services would deprive DTT and wireless audio PMSE users of part of their spectrum resources. The DTT and PMSE sectors therefore need long- term regulatory predictability on the availability of sufficient spectrum, so that they can safeguard the sustainable provision and development of their services, in particular free-to-view television, but also adapt the way they provide services depending on technological innovation and changes in viewing patterns. Measures may be needed at national and Union level to ensure additional spectrum resource for wireless audio PMSE use outside the 470-790 MHz frequency band.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In his report to the Commission (the ‘Lamy report’)22 , Pascal Lamy, the Chairman of the high-level group on the future use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band, recommended that the 700 MHz frequency band be made available for wireless broadband by 2020 (+/- two years). However, as some Member states have launched or completed a national process to authorise the use of the 700 MHz frequency band, a deadline by 2018 (+/- two years) seems appropriate and would make it possible to boost investments and accelerate the deployment of better connectivity, especially in rural areas. This would help achieve the goal of long-term regulatory predictability for DTT in having access to the sub-700 MHz frequency band until 2030, although this would have to be reviewed by 2025 to consider changes in technological developments and consumer behaviour. The Lamy Report also recommended national flexibility in spectrum use of the sub-700 MHz frequency band, which is limited to downlink-only. Downlink-only is the restriction of all transmissions in a wireless system, independent of its technology, to unidirectional transmission from central infrastructure stations such as a TV broadcasting tower or a mobile base station to portable or mobile terminals such as TV sets or mobile phones. __________________ 22 Report by Mr Pascal Lamy, available at: https://ec.europa.eu/digital- agenda/en/news/report-results-work-high- level-group-future-use-uhf-band.
Amendment 88 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) In its 2013 communication on the Telecommunications Single Market, the Commission highlighted how national spectrum assignment schemes result in a fragmented digital single market, since differences in the timing, conditions and costs of procedures for acquiring spectrum chill investment, and make it hard to develop integrated wireless networks between countries. Therefore, action at Union level regarding certain aspects of radio spectrum assignment should be stimulated, including by creating a secondary market for the trade and lease of spectrum harmonised for wireless broadband communications.
Amendment 92 #
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. 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 mannerwithout delay in accordance with Union and national law.
Amendment 130 #
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 in accordance with State aid rules, and have to be consistent with the provisions of Articles 107 and 108 TFEU. __________________ 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 135 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
(1) By 30 June 202018, 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. 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 143 #
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. 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 without delay, in order to allow that use.
Amendment 145 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
(1a) Member States which are unable to allow the use of the 694-790 MHz frequency band for terrestrial systems capable of providing wireless broadband electronic communications services by 30 June 2018 shall duly justify the delay. The delay shall be justified only on the grounds of unresolved cross-border coordination issues, unresolved harmful interferences, or the need to ensure technical migration to advanced broadcasting standards where that process affects large amount of population. Such justified delay shall not go beyond 30 June 2020 as the final deadline to allow the use of the 694-790 MHz frequency band for terrestrial systems capable of providing wireless broadband electronic communications services .
Amendment 146 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
(2) In order to allow the use of the 694- 790 MHz frequency band in accordance with paragraph 1, Member States shall by 31 December0 June 2017 conclude all necessary cross- border frequency coordination agreements within the Union. If needed, the Commission shall act as a facilitator in those negotiations.
Amendment 151 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
By 30 June 20220, 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.
Amendment 183 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
By 30 June1 January 2017, Member States shall adopt and make public their national plan and schedule (‘national roadmap’) for fulfilling their obligations under Articles 1 and 4 of this Decision.
Amendment 186 #
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’), including detailed steps for fulfilling their obligations under Articles 1 and 4 of this Decision.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
By 1 January 2025, the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall carry out an assessment and report to the Council and Parliament on developments in the use of the 470-694 MHz frequency band, taking into account the social, economic, cultural and technological aspects affecting the use of the band pursuant to Articles 1 and 4, further technological developments, changes in consumer behaviour but also the requirements in connectivity to foster growth and innovation in the Union. The report shall assess whether it is necessary to change the use of the 470-694 MHz frequency band, or any part of it, in the Union.