5 Amendments of Andreas SCHWAB related to 2016/2305(INI)
Amendment 6 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Reminds that the digital divide represented by the connectivity gap between rural and metropolitan areas needs to be closed since the EU cannot afford to miss opportunities to connect rural areas, that are largely behind in the light of the results of the EC's Digital Economy & Society Index (DESI) - broadband is available to 71% of European homes but only to 28% in rural areas, mobile broadband (4G and others) is available to 86% of European homes but only to 36% in rural areas;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Welcomes EC's intention to work with the MS's and industry towards the voluntary establishment of a common timetable for the launch of early 5G networks by the end of 2018, followed by the launch of fully commercial 5G services in Europe by the end of 2020;
Amendment 20 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Stresses the utmost importance of responding effectively in the early stages of 5G in order to placromote the EU ahead of the gamecompetitiveness of European companies, especially European SMEs, since the benefits of being the world leader in setting the stage for this technology are potentially very high, and; believes that for this to happen, a comprehensive European strategy is needed and policies and rules need to be future-oriented, pro-investment and pro- innovation, with a market-based and light- touch approach that fosters competition, coupled with wise tax policies,; acknowledginges that investment is necessary to create competition that will in turn induce innovation, new services and ultimately more investment that benefits the consumer;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the need for a European approach in the development of 5G technologies and for the adoption of a multi-stakeholder approach, as taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the 5G mobile standard will require the extensive, coordinated introduction of 5G networks in Europe;
Amendment 54 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is concerned that in the absence of modern digital networks and infrastructure providing high-quality and speedy connectivity, the EU is in danger of lagging behind other regions in terms of attracting investments and retaining knowledge, resulting in the loss of a competitive advantage, and calls for the development of digital networks and infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, to be stepped up;