Activities of Ashley FOX related to 2016/2305(INI)
Shadow reports (1)
REPORT on internet connectivity for growth, competitiveness and cohesion: European gigabit society and 5G PDF (471 KB) DOC (106 KB)
Amendments (11)
Amendment 91 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
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6. Notes that sector players should benefit from a level playing field and should enjoy the flexibility to design their own networks, choosing their investment model and the most appropriate technology or combination of technologies, including fibre-to-the-home (FTTH), Wi-Fi, G.fast, 2G, cable, satellite or any other rapid development technologies that will help connect all Europeans to VHC networks; underlines that variety of technologies offering various network speeds ensures to meet individual consumers' needs;
Amendment 115 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes that 5G should be instrumental in tackling the digital divide and in improving internet take-up, especially in rural and remote areas; notes that continued investment is still needed in rolling out existing technologies in rural areas as many remote and less- populated regions do not experience the benefits of increased connectivity and the digital economy;
Amendment 132 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. WelcomNotes the WiFi4EU initiative to promote free internet in local communities by means of an EU-funded scheme; notes that access speeds are increasing, and that as usage across multiple wireless devices grows, WLAN will need to match end-to- end connectivity demands;
Amendment 163 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to ensure, maintain and develop financing for the 5G Action Plan at the appropriate level within the horizon of the next Multiannual Financial Framework 2020-2027;
Amendment 169 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the best path towards the gigabit society lies in a technology- inclusive approach supported by a broad range of investment models such as public- private or co-investments; notes that co- investment in very high capacity networkand similar voluntary decisions on investment in very high capacity networks or commercial wholesale access can help to pool resources, enable different flexible frameworks and lower deployment costs;
Amendment 193 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the Commission and Member States to take the lead in promoting inter-sectoral, cross- lingual 5G interoperability and supporting privacy- friendly, reliable, secure services and to consider economic and geographic national circumstances as an integral part of a common strategy;
Amendment 203 #
Motion for a resolution
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Paragraph 21
21. Stresses the need to harmonise the European approach for electromagnetic fields (EMFs), in accordance withtake account of the International Commission on Non- Ionising Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) guidelines formally recognised by the WHO;
Amendment 213 #
22. Highlights that the development of the gigabit society requires fewer and simpler rules, which should be future- oriented, pro-competitive, pro-investment, pro-innovation and based on an assessment of market competition;economic bottlenecks, barriers to effective competition or potential consumer harm, stresses that infrastructure- based competition offers the potential for less regulation and allows for a fair long- term return on investments;
Amendment 218 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that National Broadband Plans need to be reviewed and, where appropriate, revised carefully, target all 5G areas, maintain a multi-technology approach, support regulatory flexibility and maximise the scope of innovation and coverage;
Amendment 225 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
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Amendment 242 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Supports the Commission’s proposed plan to set up spectrum harmonisationEU-level initiatives to ensure greater spectrum coordination between Member States and longer-term licence durations of at least 25 years, which will increase the stability and certainty of investments; highlights that spectrum is a finite and valuable national resource and notes that the decisions on these issues should be taken at the same time in all Member States to adopt binding guidance on certain conditions of the assignment process;