6 Amendments of Vicky FORD related to 2016/2305(INI)
Amendment 2 #
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1. Emphasises that a strong European gigabit society and, which includes member states delivering the Universal Service Obligation and encouraging the timely deployment of 5G technologies, is the most inclusive path towards the realisation of the digital single market, since high-speed broadband can promote universal growth, particularly in rural areas, by providing them as well as urban areas with the tools to participate in the age of the Internet of Things (IoT) at the same pace as urban areas, while they enjoy the competitive advantage of lower housing, food and education costs;
Amendment 13 #
Draft opinion
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2. Deplores the situation created by the EU’s slow reaction toRecognises the different approaches of member states to 4G, and that in certain areas this resulted in a slower uptake of 4G, compared with other regions in the world which took the lead and are now reaping all the associated benefits; deems it important that European industry practice in 5G is promoted at a global level in international standards where first mover advantage exists;
Amendment 23 #
Draft opinion
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3. Stresses the utmost importance of responding effectively in the early stages of 5G in order to place the EUEuropean industry ahead of the game, since the benefits of being the world leader in setting the stage for this technology are potentially very high, and for this to happen policies and rules need to be outward looking, future-oriented, pro-investment and pro- innovation, with a market-based and light- touch approach that fosters competition, coupled with wise tax policies, acknowledging that investment is necessary to create competition that will in turn induce innovation, new services and ultimately more investment that benefits the consumer;
Amendment 37 #
Draft opinion
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4. Highlights the need to align the basic rules for the allocation of new spectrum within the 700 MHz band for wireless broadband and to consider awarding sufficiently long-lasting licences so as to give predictability to investors, while stressing that an agreement on the international harmonisation of the full set of spectrum bands below and above 6 GHz is strategically important for 5G deployment and needs to be reached by the end of 2017;
Amendment 69 #
Draft opinion
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8. Highlights the fact that according to the Commission the action plan to deploy 5G across the EU has the ‘'potential to create two million jobs’' in spite of the current consistent but low growth and high unemployment rates, especially among young people; urges the Commission to focus on investing in existing programmes to support the ICT sector, such as through Horizon 2020 and other available public- private partnerships that are available for connectivity projects;
Amendment 79 #
Draft opinion
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9. Notes the need to strongly engage with all stakeholders, from the EU institutions to the Member States, from the private sector and industry to civil society, in order to develop a common and shared vision underpinned by the idea that digital technologies and communications have the potential to create a better life for all;