EBU Viewpoint on EU Spectrum Policy BROADCASTING AND BROADBAND Respect Diversity – Guarantee Quality – Use Resources Efficiently Public service broadcasters strongly believe in the potential that new communication technology and digital delivery platforms (i.e. broadband) have for Europe’s citizens. The broadcasters’ core task is to make audiovisual and audio content available to the public. Public service broadcasters support the improvements of the revised ‘Telecom Package’ as they endorse a dynamic approach to spectrum management, which recognizes Member States’ competence in the field and respects cultural, audiovisual and media policies. Spectrum is a scarce natural resource, essential for making content available to as many EU citizens as possible and for fulfilling important economic as well as social and cultural functions.  Terrestrial broadcasting is optimal for the delivery of radio, TV and innovative media services to large audiences whilst respecting diversity and different local, regional and national perspectives. In many countries it is still, and will remain in the future, the main way to guarantee universal access to radio and TV content for fixed, mobile and portable devices. No other single platform can replicate these benefits.
Spectrum is a crucial resource for vibrant and innovative terrestrial broadcasting services. A sufficient amount of spectrum is needed to keep and fully exploit the benefits of terrestrial broadcasting, today and in the future. Discussions on the digital dividend for other services should be limited to the 800 MHz band taking account of the overall environment. Wireless broadband is neither a viable replacement for terrestrial broadcasting nor an alternative to fixed broadband. It is not a solution for rural broadband. The combined usage of broadcasting and wireless broadband networks will offer a full range of services with overall maximum benefits for all stakeholders. Both fixed and wireless broadband networks are optimal for personalized, on-demand and interactive services that are essential for today’s media organizations. To support audiovisual policy objectives they must be ubiquitous and open; and guarantee coverage and quality of service for all users. Terrestrial broadcasting and broadband are both crucial platforms for media organizations, today and in the future. The requirements of EU spectrum policy should - preserve the coverage integrity of the existing terrestrial broadcasting networks,
- respect the rules agreed on in the ‘Telecom Package’, e.g. the division of competencies between European and national levels as well as the specific rules applying to spectrum used for broadcasting,
- support future developments of terrestrial broadcasting while reflecting the complementary nature of broadband,
- provide clarity and regulatory certainty for the broadcasting eco-system,
- apply the same rigour for broadband as it is applied to broadcasting with respect to quality of service, universal access, economic and technical efficiency,
- respect diversity and different local, regional and national perspectives.
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