14 Amendments of Herbert REUL related to 2010/0252(COD)
Amendment 54 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Article 8a(3) of the Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7 March 2002 on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services (Framework Directive)3 provides that the Commission may submit a legislative proposal to the European Parliament and Council for establishing multiannual radio spectrum policy programmes setting out policy orientations and objectives for the strategic planning and harmonisation of the use of spectrum in accordance with the directives applicable to electronic communications networks and services. These policy orientations and objectives should refer to the availability and efficient use of spectrum necessary for the establishment and functioning of the internal market. This Decision is without prejudice to existing EU law, in particular Directives 1999/5/EC and Directives 2002/20/EC and 2002/21/EC, as well as Decision No 676/2002/EC. It is also without prejudice to measures taken at national level, in compliance with EU law, to pursue general interest objectives, in particular relating to content regulation and audio- visual policy and to the right of Member States to organise and use their spectrum for public order and public security purposes and defence.
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) New Long-Term Evolution (LTE) broadband mobile communications networks are being rolled out in various Member States. Those networks use the 790-862 MHz frequency band. Some radio microphones currently operate in that band, possibly causing interference. This may also concern devices operated in schools, theatres and conference venues or by other commercial, public or private users. The requisite technical retrofitting will be achievable only with considerable financial outlay, and it is imperative to clarify where responsibility lies in this connection.
Amendment 105 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The 800 MHz band is optimalcan be used 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 experience and the lack of spectrum in otherConsidering the capacity of the 800 MHz band to transmit over large areas, coverage obligations should be attached to rights. The efficient use of the 900 MHz bands adequate for coverage. Considering the capacitynd the freeing up of the 800 M2.3 GHz band to transmit over large areas, coverage obligations should be attached to rights(2300-2400 MHz) for mobile services shall contribute to meet the increasing demand for mobile traffic.
Amendment 119 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13a) Increased mobile broadband opportunities may provide the cultural sector with new distribution platforms, thereby paving the way for a future development of the sector. It is essential that terrestrial broadcasting services and other actors be able to develop their services when additional part of the spectrum is freed up for wireless services. Member States should grant appropriate compensation to existing users for migration costs, resulting from the opening up of additional spectrum.
Amendment 148 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – title
Article 1 – title
Amendment 153 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
This Decision establishes, in accordance with Directives 2002/21/EC, 2002/20/EC and 2002/19/EC, Directive 2002/22/EC, and Decision No 67/2002/EC, a radio spectrum policy programme for the strategic planning and harmonisation of the use of spectrum to ensure the functioning of the internal market.
Amendment 159 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 a (new)
This decision shall be without prejudice to existing EU law and to measures taken at national level, in compliance with EU law, to pursue general interest objectives, in particular relating to content regulation and audiovisual policy, and to the right of Member States to organise and use their spectrum for public order and public security purposes and defence.
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 2 – point a
Article 2 – point a
(a) encouraging efficient use of spectrum to best meet the increasing demand for use of frequencies; at the same time taking account of the social, educational, cultural and economic value of spectrum as a whole;
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – point a
Article 3 – point a
(a) make sufficient appropriate spectrum available in a timely manner to support Union spectrum policy objectives and in order to meet a rapidly growing demand for mobile data traffic whilst at the same time ensuring the development of other spectrum users such as broadcasting;
Amendment 221 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) encouraging efficient use of spectrum to meet the increasing demand for use of frequencies, at the same time taking account of the social, cultural, educational and economic value of spectrum as a whole;
Amendment 232 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 3 – point b a (new)
Article 3 – point b a (new)
(ba) make more efficient use of spectrum by favouring technologies which take up little spectrum and combining this with the use of technologies, such as hot spots, Wifi, etc., which do not need any spectrum at all;
Amendment 315 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3
Article 6 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall, by 1 January 2013 make the 800 MHz band available for electronic communications services in line with the harmonised technical conditions laid down pursuant to the Decision No 676/2002/EC. In Member States where exceptional national or local circumstances would prevent the availability of the band, the Commission may authorise specific derogations until 2015. In accordance with Article 9 of Directive 2002/21/EC , the Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall keep under review the use of the spectrum below 1GHz and assess on the basis of the market experience with new services made in the 800 MHz band whether additional spectrum could be freed and made available for new applications.
Amendment 325 #
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 efficient use of the 900 MHz band 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. Member States shall ensure that the cost of migration or re-allocation of spectrum usage is adequately compensated in accordance with national law.
Amendment 382 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2
2. The inventory referred to in paragraph (1) shall allow the assessment of the technical efficiency of existing spectrum uses and the identification of inefficient technologies and applications, unused or inefficiently used spectrum and spectrum sharing opportunities. It shall also ensure that, where spectrum use is not optimal, the necessary measures are taken in order to maximise efficiency. It shall take into account future needs for spectrum based on consumers' and operators' demands, and of the possibility to meet such needs.