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15 Amendments of Angelika MLINAR related to 2016/2305(INI)

Amendment 8 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
A. whereas 5Gthe Gigabit Society and Very High Capacity (VHC) networks will be an engine for innovation in Europe, bringing disruptive change across industries and creating new use cases, high-quality services and products, revenue streams and business models, boosting the competitiveness of industries and consumer satisfaction; whereas 5G will be a key building block of the Gigabit Society, representing the standard for the future in mobile communication technologies;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 23 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas policy actions related to the Gigabit Society and 5G should be demand-driven, based on sound analysis of the current and future needs of consumers and businesses;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital B b (new)
B b. whereas a technology neutral approach will ensure that an optimal combination of the best technologies is deployed to deliver the Gigabit Society to European users across regions and sectors;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
C a. whereas the development of the Gigabit Society and VHC-networks is a necessity for the transition to a modern, data-driven economy for Europe by enabling, inter alia, the Internet of Things and cloud computing;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that sector players should benefit from a level playing field and should enjoy the flexibility to design their own networks, choosing their investment model and the most appropriate technology, including fibre-to-the-home (FTTH), Wi-Fi, G.fast, 2G, cable, satellite, novel 5G technologies such as Massive MIMO or any other rapid development technologies that will help connect all Europeans to VHC networks;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 102 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Emphasizes that technology neutrality should be a fundamental principle in the construction of the Gigabit Society; stresses that a 'one size fits all' technology approach should be avoided because each region and sector is unique; calls on all relevant actors to assess the appropriateness of different technologies and infrastructures in their specific situations and geographical locations; underlines that FTTH and 5G mobile communications must be complemented by technologies like satellite communications and high-speed Wi-Fi;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 108 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7 b. Stresses that fair competition and a level playing field for market participants are key necessities for the deployment of the Gigabit Society by market participants; believes that the principle of 'same services, same risk, same rules' should apply in this respect;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 111 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that 5G should be instrumental inthe Gigabit Society should tacklinge the digital divide and in improving internet take-up, especially in rural and remote areas; stresses that satellite technologies have the potential to bring high-speed connectivity to such remote and rural areas;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Calls on the European Commission to pay special attention to indoor coverage in its 5G Action Plan, considering that a large part of 5G applications will be used inside homes and offices; recalls the poor building penetration of higher frequency networks; recommends the assessment of additional technologies to ensure good indoor coverage, such as Massive MIMO, indoor repeaters and WiGig high speed Wi-Fi applications;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 140 #
11. Believes that 5G will enable new high-quality services, connect new industries and ultimately improve the customer experience for increasingly sophisticated and demanding digital users; highlights that 5G can offer solutions to important societal challenges through its ability to significantly cut the energy use of mobile devices and through its transformative potential of sectors like health and transport;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 157 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Stresses that policies on the Gigabit Society and 5G should be proportionate, frequently revised and in accordance with the 'Innovation Principle', so that potential effects on innovation will be part of the impact assessment;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 171 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the best path towards the gigabit society lies in a technology- inclusive neutral approach supported by a broad range of investment models such as public- private or co-investments; notes that co- investment in very high capacity networks can help to pool resources, enable different flexible frameworks and lower deployment costs;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 183 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Underlines the importance of cooperation between academia, research institutions, the private sector and the public sector on research & development concerning 5G mobile communications; points to the 5G PPP as a positive example in this regard and encourages the European Commission to continue involving all relevant sectors in the process;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 201 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
20. Strongly encourages increased experimentation with 5G technologies; supports the development of integrated solutions and tests followed by cross- industry trials of large-scale pilots in response to demand for services in the gigabit society; calls on the Commission and the Member States to ensure sufficient unlicensed frequency bands to stimulate experiments conducted by the industry; asks the Commission to consider setting a concrete and appealing target, such as the Euro 2020 football championship, as a framework for private sector experimentation with 5G technologies and products; points in this regard to the example of the 2018 Olympic Games with regard to South Korean 5G-endeavours;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE
Amendment 232 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls that SMEs would benefit greatly from access to 5G solutions; calls on the Commission to detail its action plans to facilitate SME participation in experimentation with 5G technologies and to ensure SME access to the 5G Participatory Broadband Platform;
2017/03/02
Committee: ITRE