4 Amendments of Pilar del CASTILLO VERA related to 2010/0252(COD)
Amendment 87 #
Proposal for a decision
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Optimal and efficient spectrum use requires continuous monitoring of developments, and up-to-date transparent information on spectrum use throughout the Union. While Commission Decision 2007/344/EC on harmonised availability of information regarding spectrum use within the Community6 requires Member States to publish information on usage rights, a detailed inventory of existing spectrum use together with an effective review and assessment methodology are necessary in the Union to improve the efficiency of spectrum and radio equipment use, in particular between 300 MHz and 3 GHz. This would help to identify inefficient technologies and usages in both the commercial and public sectors, as well as unused assignments and sharing opportunities, and to evaluate future consumer and business needs. In addition, taking into account the continuous growth of the number of applications using wireless data, Member States should promote the efficient use of spectrum for user applications.
Amendment 327 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission, in cooperation with the Member States, shall assess whether additional spectrum such as the 700 MHz band could also be freed and made available. This assessment shall take into account: the evolution of spectrum technologies; the possible future needs of radio and television broadcasting; and the lack of spectrum in other bands adequate for wireless broadband coverage.
Amendment 376 #
Proposal for a decision
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
1. The Commission, assisted by the Member States, which shall provide all appropriate information on spectrum use, shall create an inventory of existing spectrum use and of possible future needs for spectrum in the Union, in particular in the range from 300 MHz to 36 GHz.
Amendment 385 #
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, based on clearly defined and transparent assessment criteria and methodologies. It shall take into account future needs for spectrum based on consumers’ and operators’ demands, and of the possibility to meet such needs.