Activities of Gunnar HÖKMARK related to 2010/0252(COD)
Plenary speeches (4)
Radio spectrum policy (debate)
Radio spectrum policy (debate)
Radio spectrum policy (debate)
Radio spectrum policy (debate)
Reports (2)
RECOMMENDATION FOR SECOND READING on the Council position at first reading with a view to the adoption of a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a multi-annual radio spectrum policy programme PDF (150 KB) DOC (96 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the first radio spectrum policy programme PDF (636 KB) DOC (891 KB)
Amendments (8)
Amendment 82 #
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, a pan- European level playing field, 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. 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). Member States may also take steps to achieve a more even spectrum allocation between economic operators by reserving spectrum for new entrants to a frequency band or group of bands with similar characteristics.
Amendment 103 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The 800 MHz band is optimal for the coverage of large areas by wireless broadband services. Building on the harmonisation of technical conditions under Decision 2010/267/EU, and on Commission Recommendation of 28 October 2009 calling for analogue broadcasting to be switched off by 1 January 2012, and given rapid national regulatory developments, this band should in principle be made available for electronic communications in the Union by 2013. In the longer term, additional spectrum below 790 MHz could also be envisaged, depending on expeConsidering the capacity of the 800 MHz band to transmit over large areas, coverage obligations achieved through the prience and the lack of spectrum in other bands adequate for coverage. Considering the capacity ofiples of technical and service neutrality should be attached to rights. Additional spectrum for wireless broadband services in the 1.5 GHz band (1452-1492 MHz) and the 2.3 GHz band (2300-2400 MHz) should be freed up to meet the increasing demand for mobile traffic. Further mobile service spectrum allocations, such as the 8700 MHz band to transmit over large areas, coverage obligations should be attached to rights(694-790 MHz), should be evaluated depending on future capacity requirements for wireless broadband services and terrestrial TV.
Amendment 128 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Since a common approach and economies of scale are key to developing broadband communications throughout the Union and preventing competition distortion and market fragmentation among Member States, certain authorisation and procedural conditions could be defined in concerted action among Member States and with the Commission. Conditions could include coverage obligations, spectrum block size, the timing of granting rights, access to mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and the duration of rights of use. Reflecting the importance of spectrum trading for increasing efficient use of spectrum, facilitating the emergence of pan-European services and developing the internal market for wireless equipment and services, these conditions should apply to spectrum bands that are allocated to wireless communications, and for which rights of use may be transferred or leased.
Amendment 193 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – point d
Article 2 – point d
(d) guaranteeing the functioningdevelopment of the internal market, in particular and digital services by ensuring effective competition, a level playing field and by promoting the emergence of pan-European services.
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – point b
Article 3 – point b
(b) maximise flexibility in the use of spectrum, to promote innovation and investment, through the consistent application of the principles of technology and service neutrality, the opening of and through adequate regulatory predictability, the opening up of harmonised spectrum to new advanced services, and the possibility to trade spectrum rights, thereby creating opportunities for pan-European services to be developed;
Amendment 287 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that authorisation and selection procedures avoid delays and promote effective competition by preventing any potential anti-competitive outcomes for the benefit of EU citizens and consumers.
Amendment 320 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission, in cooperation with Member States, is invited to take action at the appropriate levels to achieve the harmonisation and use of the 1.5 GHz band (1452-1492 MHz) and the 2.3 GHz band (2300-2400 MHz) for wireless broadband services. The Commission shall continuously monitor the capacity requirements for wireless broadband services and when justified, in cooperation with Member States, evaluate the need for action to harmonise additional spectrum bands, such as the 700 MHz band (694-790 MHz). Member States shall ensure that, where appropriate, the cost of migration or reallocation of spectrum usage is adequately compensated in accordance with national law.
Amendment 360 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. If necessary, the Commission shallThe Commission shall study the demand for PPRD (Public Protection & Disaster Relief )spectrum, the possibilities to share spectrum with military use and to use commercial networks for PPDR to ensure that sufficient spectrumcapacity is made available under harmonised conditions to support the development of safety services and the free circulation of related devices as well as the development of innovative interoperable solutions for public safety and protection, civil protection and disaster relief.