Press Release: Radio spectrum: Pascal Lamy presents his report to the Commission

European Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes was presented on the 1 September 2014 with a report by former European Commissioner Pascal Lamy on how to use the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) spectrum (the 700 Megahertz (MHz) band) most effectively in the coming decades.

Europe's broadcasting and wireless broadband sectors are essential to Europe's digital future and economic prosperity, and they are both hungry users of radio frequencies. The UHF band represents 'prime real estate' in terms of use, capacity and reach.

VP Kroes also announced on the 1 September 2014 new rules on the harmonisation of spectrum bands used by wireless microphones, also in the UHF band, as well as the first report of an inventory showing how EU Member States are using their radio frequencies today and what to focus on tomorrow. Combined, all three elements should help to secure the long-term future for broadband, broadcast and other wireless services in Europe.

European Commission: DG Communication: RAPID: MEMO/14/511: Frequently asked questions: radio spectrum and UHF band http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-14-511_en.htm

EurActiv, 01.09.14: Mobile operators to get exclusive use of 700 MHz UHF spectrum band by 2020 http://www.euractiv.com/sections/infosociety/mobile-operators-get-exclusive-use-700-mhz-uhf-spectrum-band-2020-308099

---