Spectrum

 

The Spectrum group investigates and evaluates technical regulatory issues with regard to spectrum use and its management within Europe. Their main task is the development of spectrum policy guidelines representing DIGITALEUROPE members’ positions with regard to the EC spectrum policy. The group also delivers information and opinions to communicate the needs of a spectrum policy framework and engages in relevant spectrum policy discussions with all relevant stakeholders. A fundamental objective is the contribution towards an optimal spectrum policy and management setup for the European Digital Technology, taking into account the dynamics of the market, opportunities and value of innovative products and services, as well as the benefits of a coordinated approach to minimize regulatory interventions and market fragmentation.

European Radio Spectrum Policy

Radio frequency spectrum is crucial for the continued development of the hi-tech sector. Access to appropriate spectrum resources and the conditions for their assignment and use significantly affects the business opportunities and conditions of the manufacturing industry and its customers. EC spectrum policy sets the framework for EU regulatory measures as well as national legal and regulatory measures. DIGITALEUROPE analyses and facilitates industry's EU activities resulting from the implementation of Spectrum.
 

Short Range Devices (SRDs)

Short Range Devices (SRDs) range in use from simple garage door openers, remote controls and telemetry to sophisticated systems such as fire and safety alarms and automation of buildings. SRDs also act as key enablers for a range of day to day business cost effective systems such as RLANs to social benefits such as medical implants or devices for disabled and elderly people. DIGITALEUROPE aims to ensure that industry works together to deliver a common view on how SRDs can deal with market realities. Market development of SRDs is dependent on economies of scale and it is thus important for the potential of the market to be realised by ensuring that frequencies and conditions of use are harmonised and available in a timely fashion.

Broadband Wireless

The continued development of wireless broadband is dependent on radio spectrum. DIGITALEUROPE believes it is important to build on the amount of license exempt spectrum allocated to wireless broadband applications. Furthermore, DIGITALEUROPE promotes harmonisation throughout Europe, not just of frequency allocation but also of conditions to use the spectrum for Class 1 equipment. With the aim to produce technology neutral standards, DIGITALEUROPE actively participates in standardisation activities.

Public Mobile Radio (PMR)

PMR is in transition from analogue to digital and at the same time data applications are rapidly growing (e.g. messaging, data base, location and video). Designation of harmonised spectrum at European level is crucial for the development of digital PMR, especially with wideband and broadband systems. This is the case for both Emergency Services and Civil Applications, which cannot share the same bands.

Broadcast Spectrum Policy

Fixed Wireless Access relates to wireless communication between networks (rather than at the local network level as is the case for wireless broadband). DIGITALEUROPE promotes industry's views on frequency bands and planning methodologies and the facilitation of the development of new Fixed Service markets.