Commission renews attempt to harmonise spectrum rules

The European Commission presented its Digital Single Market (DSM) strategy on 6 May 2015. One of the measures included in the package seeks to introduce common rules for radio spectrum allocation across the European Union.

Such topic had been a sensitive issue for member states who have defeated previous attempts. Addressing the spectrum policy was included in a broader attempt for a telecom regulation, to be brought forward in 2016.

The results of a public consultation 700MHz spectrum band were released by the European Commission on 10 June 2015.

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ESO: Background information: EU divided over spectrum allotment http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-divided-over-spectrum-allotment/

ESO: Background information: Radio Spectrum: A Key Resource For The Digital Single Market http://www.europeansources.info/record/radio-spectrum-a-key-resource-for-the-digital-single-market/

EUObserver, 11.06.15: Commission tussles with member states over radio frequencies https://euobserver.com/digital/129057

European Commission: Digital Agenda for Europe: Access and Connectivity: Results of the Lamy Report Public Consultation on 700MHz spectrum band https://ec.europa.eu/digital-agenda/en/news/results-lamy-report-public-consultation-700mhz-spectrum-band

EurActiv, 08.01.16: Commission to unveil key spectrum harmonisation proposal in February http://www.euractiv.com/sections/digital/commission-unveil-key-spectrum-harmonisation-proposal-february-320779

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