BEREC Vice-Chair (UKE) speech a the 10th Annual European Spectrum Management Conference in Brussels, Belgium

On 15 June, 2015, the BEREC Vice-Chair from UKE participated in the 10th Annual European Spectrum Management Conference in Brussels, Belgium, on behalf of the BEREC Chair 2015. The conference brought together more than 250 delegates and top level speakers, including the key European decision makers and representatives of the global spectrum communities.

During the speech, the BEREC Vice-Chair emphasized the importance of spectrum for the networks and services regulated by the NRAs in BEREC. Efficient spectrum management is crucial for proper functioning of competition and the achievement of the goals set out in the Digital Agenda 2020. The Vice-Chair stressed that radio spectrum, though not a core competence of BEREC, remains an important part of its work and BEREC maintains close relations with relevant parties working on this subject matter, especially with the Radio Spectrum Policy Group. She outlined major trends in service usage and consumer expectations that need a relevant response. She briefly touched on the spectrum proposals announced in the Commission’s Communication on a Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe and declared BEREC’s willingness to engage in the forthcoming regulatory framework review process.