Activities of Jacques TOUBON related to 2008/2099(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Electronic communications networks and services - European Electronic Communications Market Authority - Common approach to the use of the spectrum released by the digital switchover - Electronic communications networks and services, protection of privacy and consumer protection (debate)
Amendments (6)
Amendment 3 #
Draft opinion
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2. Underlines that spectrum is a key resource and important for the effective functioning of the internal market; agrees that the digital dividend is a unique opportunity to open up sufficient spectrum for broadcasters to develop and expand their services and to cover at the same time the fast growing demand for wireless communication services, especially in rural areas; underlines that the use of market mechanisms should safeguard the interests of consumers and encourage the take up of innovative products and servicesgreater investment should be made at national and European level to encourage the take up of innovative products and services; underlines that efforts to secure access to broadband services should not be focused on the digital dividend alone;
Amendment 4 #
Draft opinion
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3. Notes the divergence in national regimes for spectrum allocation and exploitation and notes the fact that these differences may represent serious obstacles into the achievement of an effectively functioning single market;
Amendment 8 #
Draft opinion
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4. Underlines the importance of technical neutrality to promote innovation and interoperability; calls for a more flexible and transparent policy for the consideration of the public interest which includes homogeneous territorial coverage, pluralism of the media, cultural diversity and protection against interference;
Amendment 9 #
Draft opinion
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4a. Calls on Member States to support enhanced cooperation measures between spectrum management authorities to consider areas where common spectrum allocation would allow new technologies and services to emerge;
Amendment 10 #
Draft opinion
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6. Agrees to the need for coordination at EU level to ensure that the full potential of the digital dividend is unlocked, but also underlines the need to ensure flexibility to address variances at national lenational regulatory prerogativels, such as local social and market needs; agrees that anywhere common spectrum planning at EU level is necessary, it should remain under the constant review of democratically legitimate institutions so that appropriate adjustments can be made;
Amendment 12 #
Draft opinion
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7. Agrees to the Commission proposal to move towards a commonmore coherent spectrum planning at EU level and to prepare the required measures to reserve and coordinate common bands at EU levela sub-band for cross-border services.