COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
Brussels, 26.04 1995 
COM(95) 85 final 
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COMMISSION 
TO THE COUNCIL AND THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT 
ON THE 
EVALUATION 
OF THE CEPT/ERC DECISION MECHANISM 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
I INTRODUCTION 
II BACKGROUND TO THE CEPT/ERC AND EU COOPERATION ON 
RADIOFREQUENCIES 
HI THE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ERC DECISIONS 
IV AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE ERC DECISION 
MECHANISM 
IV. 1 Improvements to the ERC Decision Mechanism 
VI.2 Commitment to and implementation of ERC Decisions 
V THE COMMISSION'S WORK PROGRAMME CONCERNING 
RADIOFREQUENCIES 
V.l The Green Paper on Mobile and Personal Communications 
V.2 Specific action in the mobile and personal communications sector 
VI CONCLUSIONS 
ANNEXES 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
The availability and allocation of radio frequencies is an essential element for the 
development of new radiocommunications equipment and radiocommunications based 
services, in particular in the fields of mobile and personal communications, satellite 
communications, and broadcasting. 
The framework for carrying out frequency coordination in Europe is defined by 
Council Resolution 90/C 166/021, as complemented by Council Resolution 92/C 
3 18/012 These two Resolutions identify the CEPT's European Radiocommunications 
Committee (ERC) and the European Radiocommunications Office (ERO) linked to it, 
as the basic framework for European coordination in this area and call for full 
consideration to be given in future to the mechanism of ERC Decisions as the primary 
method of ensuring the provision of the necessary frequencies for new Europe-wide 
radio services. 
According to its Communication on a New Approach to the coordination of 
radiofrequencies in the Community3 and in response to the Council Conclusions of 7 
December 19934, the Commission has signed on 21 April 1994 a Memorandum of 
Understanding and a Framework Contract with the ERC/ERO which formalised the 
relationship of the Commission with the CEPT institutions. As a result of this 
agreement, the Commission can issue Work Requirements to the ERC/ERO that are 
financed or co-financed by the Union. This will ensure that appropriate ERC Decisions 
are being developed for the implementation and operation of Community-wide trans-
European systems and services. 
ERC Decisions are more binding agreements, additional to the recommendations the 
ERC traditionally adopted. ERC members will write to the ERC Chairman within two 
months of a Decision being approved at an ERC meeting, stating that they will commit 
themselves to implement its terms. The Decision is then published by CEPT together 
with a list of those ERC members who have committed themselves to implementation 
At its meeting on 7 December 1993, the Council invited the Commission to submit by 
the end of 1994 a report on the evaluation of the ERC Decision mechanism. This 
Report is submitted in response to this request. 
On the basis of the consultation on the Green Paper on Mobile and Personal 
Communications and in the context of the cooperation mechanism with the ERC/ERO, 
Council Resolution of 28th June 1990 on the strengthening of the Europe-wide cooperation on 
radio frequencies, in particular with regard to services with a pah-European dimension (90/C 
166/02; OJ 166. p. 4. 07.07.90) 
Council Resolution of 19th November 1992 on the implementation in the Community of the 
European Radiocommunications Committee Decisions (92/C 318/01; OJ C318/01 04.12 92). 
A New Approach to the coordination of radiofrequencies in the Community, COM(93)382. 
10.09.93 
Measures concerning Radiofrcqnencies-Conclusions of the Council. 7 December 1993. 
the Commission seeks to ensure the replacement of the current ERC Recommendation 
on DCS-1800, which is a vital technology for Personal Communications Services, by 
an ERC Decision, including firm allocation schedules for its implementation. Specific 
action is also required concerning .TETRA, a major future technology for private 
mobile radio, and satellite-based personal communications systems (including LEO 
systems). Finally, firm planning in the Union is required for the implementation of the 
frequency bands designated at WARC-92 for the UMTS/FPLMTS, which is vital for 
giving a firm base to the development of UMTS in Europe. The appropriate 
mechanism for the designation of frequencies for the above mentioned technologies is 
through the rapid adoption and implementation of ERC Decisions by the CEPT 
member states. 
In the context of the cooperation mechanism with the ERC/ERO, the Commission has 
submitted a number of Work Requirements to the ERC/ERO, concentrating in 
particular on the designation of harmonised European frequency bands for those 
systems and services for which the adoption and implementation of ERC Decisions is 
required before 1996, i.e. TETRA, DCS-1800, Satellite Personal Communications 
Services, including Low Earth Orbit satellite systems (LEOs), and Universal Mobile 
Telecommunications System. The ERO will complete its studies during 1995. 
The fundamental objectives of the Union's telecommunications policy in the field of 
radiofrequencies have been identified in Council Resolutions 90/C 166/02 and 92/C 
318/01, the Council Conclusions of 7 December 1993, and the Commission 
Communication on a New Approach to the coordination of radiofrequencies in the 
Community. The relationship of cooperation, between the Commission and the ERC 
was formalised with the signature on 21 April 1994 of Memorandum of Understanding 
between the EU (represented by the Commission) and the CEPT/ERC as well as of a 
Framework Contract with the ERO. As a result of this agreement, the Commission has 
submitted a number of Work Requirements to the ERC/ERO with the aim to ensure 
that appropriate ERC Decisions are adopted for the implementation and operation of 
Union-wide trans-European systems and services. As to the international coordination 
of radiofrequencies in the ITU and its World Radiocommunications Conferences 
(WRCs), the ERC established a permanent Conference Preparatory Group to develop 
and adopt European Common Positions and so-called CEPT Briefs in order to ensure 
that Europe's and the Union's interests are safeguarded. 
In evaluating the ERC Decision mechanism against the background of the Union's 
interests in the telecommunications sector, the Commission has found that a number of 
improvements to the ERC Decision mechanism need to be made in order to ensure that 
the EU's main objectives in the field of radiofrequencies are realised. Taking account of 
the Union's interests in the mobile, personal, and satellite communications sector, the 
Commission considers it essential that the policy of active Union participation in the 
activities of the ERC and its constituent bodies is continued, in particular to ensure that 
appropriate ERC Decisions and European Common Positions for key pan-European 
systems and services are adopted. In addition, the Commission regards it as a high 
priority to ensure that ERC Decisions are properly and timely implemented in the EU 
Member States. 
Pending the completion of the Work Requirements submitted by the Commission to 
the ERC/ERO, the development of ERC Decisions coiscerning the identification and 
allocation of harmonised frequency bands in Europe for the above mentioned systems 
and services, and the outcome of the-World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC-
95) the Commission intends to report back to Council on the adoption and 
implementation of ERC Decisions by the end of 1995. 
I INTRODUCTION 
Technological developments have led to a rapidly growing demand for frequency 
allocation in the field of radiocommunications in the European Union and in particular 
for mobile radiocommunications, satellite communications, and broadcasting and made 
the efficient use of frequencies even more important. The availability and the 
harmonised allocation of frequencies is an essential element for the establishment of an 
internal market for radiocommunications equipment and the development of pan-
European radiocommunications-based services. A coordinated frequency allocation 
within the Union is therefore necessary to reap the full benefits of a Single Market for 
radiocommunications equipment and services. 
The 40 members of the CEPT5 have strengthened and extended coordination of 
frequencies within its framework. The ERC has introduced the concept of ERC 
Decisions and 6 ERC Decisions have been adopted for pan-European systems and 
services. At the same time, as a result of the MoU and Framework Contract of 21 
April 1994 between the Commission and the ERC/ERO, the Commission has 
submitted Work Requirements to the ERC/ERO to identify frequencies for the 
implementation and operation of trans-European systems and services, after 
appropriate consultation of all interested parties. The results of these Work 
Requirements are expected to be available in the course of 1995 after which binding 
ERC Decisions can be adopted and properly implemented. 
While reaffirming its position that ERC Decisions are the primary method for the 
provision of frequencies in Europe, the Council in its Conclusions of 7 December 
1993, invited the Commission to submit by the end of 1994 a report on the evaluation 
of the ERC Decision mechanism. 
This Report is submitted in response to this request. 
II BACKGROUND TO THE CEPT/ERC AND EU COOPERATION ON 
RADIOFREQUENCIES 
The major objectives and principles guiding the Community's policy in the field of 
radiofrequencies were adopted by the Council in its Resolution of 28 June 1990 "on 
the strengthening of the Europe-wide cooperation on radiofrequencies, in particular 
with regard to services with a pan-European dimension"6. The Resolution requires, 
The CEPT members are: Albania. Austria. Belgium. Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bulgaria. Croatia. 
Cyprus. Czech Republic. Republic. Denmark. Estonia. Finland. France. Germany. Greece. 
Hungary. Iceland. Ireland. Italy. Latvia. Liechtenstein. Lithuania. Luxembourg. Malta. Moldova. 
Monaco. Netherlands. Norway. Poland. Portugal,. Romania. Russian Federation. San Marino. 
Slovak Republic. Slovenia. Spain. Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey. United Kingdom. Vatican City 
(state on December 1994). 
Council Resolution of 28th June 1990 on the strengthening of the Europe-wide cooperation on 
radio frequencies, in particular with regard to services with a pan-European dimension (90/C 
166/02;'OJ 166. p. 4, 07.07.90) 
inter alia, that coordination of radiofrequencies must respect the principle of 
separation of regulatory and operational duties, while timely opinions from service 
providers, industry, users, and standards bodies in researching the frequencies best 
suited for further applications should be sought, particularly in the field of mobile and 
satellite communications. 
Furthermore, the Resolution encourages the further development of the framework of 
cooperation between frequency experts from national authorities responsible for 
frequency management, telecommunications organisations and other service providers, 
industry, and users under the'existing coordination mechanisms set up by the CEPT In 
this context, the Council expressed its support for the reform of radio frequency 
planning and coordination mechanisms undertaken in the framework of the CEPT and 
in particular the decision to set up a European Radiocommunications Office (ERO) on 
the basis of an appropriate statute 
In response to the Council Resolution, the CEPT has undertaken substantial reform of 
its activities. The new structure of CEPT comprises a Plenary Assembly and three 
committees, one of them the European Radiocommunications Committee (ERC)7. The 
purpose of the ERC is to coordinate frequency, regulatory, and technical matters 
concerning radiocommunications between all members of the CEPT. to liaise with 
relevant entities within CEPT dealing with regulatory telecommunications matters 
other than radio and to develop guide lines in respect of radiocommunications matters 
in the framework of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) 
The ERC has four permanent Working Groups (see Annex I) The Working Group on 
Frequency Management has among its tasks to develop strategies, harmonise national 
frequency allocations and provide a forum for discussion between CEPT frequency 
managers. The Radio Regulatory Working Group studies legal, regulatory and 
administrative matters and tries to harmonise licensing and type approval procedures. 
The Working Group on Spectrum Engineering develops guidelines for the optimal use 
of frequency bands, develops sharing criteria between different services, and reviews 
technical specifications. The Conference Preparatory Group (CPG) addresses ERC 
spectrum management interests in the ITU fora and develops so-called European 
Common Proposals and CEPT Briefs in order to present common European positions 
at World Radiocommunications Conferences Other constituent ERC bodies are the 
ERC Steering Group and Project Teams as necessary 
According to the new ERC Rules of Procedure, which were adopted at the Madrid 
meeting of the ERC, the Commission has the status of Counsellor at the ERC The 
Commission may participate in meetings of the ERC and its working groups, with the 
right to speak, and may-propose experts to participate in project teams, unless the ERC 
decides otherwise The Comniission actively contributes to the work and participates 
in the meetings of the ERC and its Working Groups, in particular with regard to the 
development and adoption of ERC Decisions for pan-European services and the 
development of European Common Positions for WRCs (see Annex 4) 
7 The other committees are the European Committee for Telecommunications Regulatory Affairs 
(ECTRA) and the European Committee for Postal Regulations (CERP). 
Also in accordance with the Council Resolution of 28 June 1990, the ERC established 
a European Radiocommunications Office (ERO) in "the field of radiocommunications 
A Memorandum of Understanding MoU on the creation of the ERO was opened for 
signature by CEPT members in September 1990 and signed by all Union Member 
States. The MoU has now been replaced by a Convention for the Establishment of the 
ERO The ERO started operation in Copenhagen in May 1991 and has since developed 
a substantial range of activities and greatly contributed to work in the framework of 
the ERC. The ERO has started to establish effective consultation procedures and to 
organise major conferences on European radiocommunications planning. This will 
ensure that the opinions from service providers, industry, users, and standard bodies in 
researching the frequencies best suited for future applications are fully taken into 
account. 
At the same time, the ERC has continued its own coordination procedures. At its 7th 
meeting in Madrid in October 1992, the. ERC took a significant step by agreeing to 
introduce the concept of "more binding agreements", additional to the 
recommendations which it traditionally adopted. The new instrument is called an "ERC 
Decision". According to these amended rules, a written procedure is introduced by 
which ERC members will commit themselves to implement the terms of an ERC 
Decision.8 ERC members will write to the ERC Chairman within two months of a 
Decision being approved at an ERC meeting, stating that they commit themselves to 
implement its terms The Decision is then published by CEPT together with- a list of 
those ERC members who have committed themselves to implementation 
Council Resolution 92/C318/lv complements Resolution 90/C 166/02 and calls for full 
consideration to be given in future to the mechanism of ERC Decisions as the primary 
method of ensuring the provision of the necessary frequencies for new Europe-wide 
radio services, subject to the development of working methods allowing wide 
consultation with all interested parties as well as cooperation and interaction with the 
European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and the European 
Commission. 
In response to Council Resolution 92/318/01, the Commission has set out a New 
Approach to frequency coordination in Europe l0 The New Approach links the 
• principles governing Community action and Commission proposals in the field of radio 
frequencies to the achievement of the following objectives. 
- to secure required radiocommunications frequencies for the implementation 
and operation, as far as possible in competition, of Union-wide trans-European 
x Ai the ERC meeting in Madrid, ihe first two ERC Decisions were adopted concerning the 
frequency bands to be designated for the Terrestrial Flight Telecommunications System (TFTS) 
and for Road Transport Tclematic systems (RTT) 
,; Council Resolution of 19th November 1992 on the implementation in the Community of the 
European Radiocommunications Committee Decisions (92/C 318/01: OJ C318/01 04.12.92). 
10 A New Approach to the coordination of radiofrequencies in the Community, COM(93)382, 
10.09.93. 
systems and services to foster the creation of an Internal Market for 
radiocommunications equipment and services; 
- to achieve Union-wide markets in order to allow economies of scale for the 
introduction of new equipment, in particular equipment produced according to 
European standards worked out by the European standardisation system; 
- to ensure common Union and wider European positions at the World 
Radiocommunications Conferences (WRCs), in order to safeguard the Union's 
interests in the international arena. 
Close coordination with the CEPT fora in achieving those objectives supports the 
emergence of truly pan-European solutions in the field of radiofrequencies allowing a 
potential coverage of 40 European States. This new approach to frequency 
coordination, whilst mlly taking into account the mechanisms provided by the 
ERC/ERO establishes minimum conditions necessary to comply with Treaty 
obligations In those, cases, where a binding legal instrument is considered necessary in 
fields of particular Union interest to ensure that the required radiocommunications 
frequencies for the implementation and operation of Union-wide trans-European 
systems and services will be secured, consideration will be given in first instance to the 
national implementation of ERC Decisions where this might render the adoption of a 
binding Union instrument unnecessary 
As to the objective to ensure common Union and wider European positions at the 
World Radiocommunications Conferences (WRCs), the Council Resolution of 28 June 
1990 calls for the development of common European positions within the ERC 
framework, in particular with regard to the ITU and its relevant administrative 
radioconferences. The Council Resolution furthermore stipulates that the ERC 
framework for frequency coordination should undertake research in preparation of 
common positions at the ITU. 
In response to the restructuring of the ITU which resulted, inter alia, in WRCs to be 
held every other year, the ERC decided that a more continuous preparation for WRCs 
was required. The ERC therefore established a permanent Conference Preparatory 
Group (CPG) 
The terms of reference of the CPG stipulate that it will provide a forum within 
CEPT/ERC to exchange views and coordinate proposals and briefings for ITU WRCs, 
WRC agendas at the ITU Council, Radiocommunication Assemblies, and Conference 
Preparatory Meetings. In addition, the CPG has the responsibility to develop and 
approve European Common Positions (ECPs) and so-called CEPT Briefs 
ECPs shall be actively supported in formal ITU meetings by CEPT members which 
have co-signed the ECP CEPT members which have not co-signed a particular ECP 
should avoid opposing the ECP in formal meetings and should seek to maintain close 
cooperation and unity through discussions within the CEPT coordination team 
established at the WRC Any CEPT member which is obliged to voice objections oi 
submit alternative proposals should inform the CPG of its intentions and should 
nevertheless cooperate with the other CEPT members during the WRC to develop a 
common consensus 
As to required research in preparation of WRCs, the Commission has submitted a 
number of Work Requirements to the ERC/ERO with the aim to develop ECPs on the 
basis of the results obtained. With a view to the interests involved with the WRC-95 
agenda item on mobile satellite services, the Work Requirement on Satellite Personal 
Communications Services (S-PCS), for example, will study the need for, and use of 
frequency spectrum for S-PCS, including the so-called LEO systems (see Annex II) 
In the Conclusions of the Council meeting of 7 December 1993,- the Council reaffirmed 
its position that the ERC Decisions are the primary method for the provision of 
frequencies in Europe and invited the Commission to sign a Memorandum of 
Understanding (MoU) and a Framework Contract with the ERC/ERO. In order to 
create a stable long-term relationship between the Union and the ERC for the purpose 
of making available to the Union the necessary and appropriate technical expertise in 
the radiofrequencies area, the Commission signed on 21 April 1994 a MoU and a 
Framework Contract with the ERC/ERO allowing work to be trusted to these bodies 
to identity frequencies for the implementation and operation of Community-wide trans-
European systems and services, after consultation of all interested parties 
IU THE ADOPTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ERC DECISIONS 
In the period between October 1992 - October 1994, the ERC has adopted 6 ERC 
Decisions concerning the frequency bands to be designated for the following services: 
1. Terrestrial Flight Telecommunications System (TFTS), adopted in October 
1992; 
2. Digital Short Range Radio (DSRR), adopted in October 1992, 
3. Road Transport Telematic systems (RTT), adopted in March 1993; 
4. DECT (Digital European Cordless Telephony), adopted in October 1994; 
5. ERMES (European Radio Messaging System), adopted in October 1994; and 
6. GSM (the pan-European digital mobile cellular GSM system), adopted in 
October 1994. 
The content of the ERC Decisions on DSRR, TFTS, and RTT correspond to the texts 
of the proposals for Council Directives on the frequency bands to be designated for the 
coordinated introduction of DSRR, TFTS and RTT11. These proposals for Directives 
were based on -or referred to- recommendations for frequencies for the system 
concerned worked out and adopted by the ERC.12 
The ERC Decisions on GSM, ERMES, and DECT correspond to the designated bands 
provided for in the Council Directives for these systems. It should be noted here that 
the EU and EEA countries have not signed these Decisions since they are already 
11 COM(92) 215 final, OJ NCo C189, 10.7.91; COM(92) 3\4 final, OJ No C222, 29.8.92; COM(92) 
341 final, OJ No C221, 28.8.92 respectively. 
12 The two ERC Decisions on TFTS and RTT have replaced the original proposals by the 
Commission. 
bound by the respective EU Directives. The ERC Decisions on GSM, ERMES, and 
DECT will therefore only be signed by the non-EEA countries while these ERC 
Decisions state thai EEA countries "meet the intent of this Decision through the 
implementation of the appropriate Directive " The implementation of the ERC 
Decisions and EU Directives on GSM, ERMES, and DECT provide therefore for the 
potential coverage of these systems in 4 I CEPT member countries 
As to the implementation of ERC Decisions, the intention is that ERC members write 
to the ERC Chairman within two months of a Decision being approved at an ERC 
meeting, stating that they commit themselves to implement its terms The Decision is 
then published13 by CEPT together with a list of those ERC members who have 
committed themselves to implementation Annex II provides information on the state 
of implementation of the ERC Decisions on TFTS, RTT. and DSRR All EU Member 
States plus Norway, have notified the ERO that they will commit themselves to 
implement the terms of the ERC Decisions on .TFTS and RTT The aforementioned 
countries have also notified the ERO that they will commit themselves to implement 
the DSRR Decision, with the exception of Italy and Luxembourg however 
In response to point 4 of the conclusions of the Council of Telecommunications 
Ministers meeting of 7 December 1993, in which the Commission is invited to report 
to Council before the end of 1994 on the implementation of the ERC Decision 
mechanism, the Commission has sent on 14 December 1993 a request for information 
to the EU Member States on whether or not they are going to commit themselves to 
the ERC Decisions on TFTS, RTT. and DSRR, and. if so, what legal and/or 
administrative mechanism has been or will be used to properly implement each of these 
Decisions 
The Commission has furthermore sent two reminder letters on 8 April and 9 August 
1994 to those EU Member States that had not provided the Commission with the 
requested information. At the end of October 1994, all EU Member States, with the 
exception of Belgium and Italy, had notified the Commission on the implementing 
measures adopted, or which are in the process of being adopted, at national level (see 
Annex II) 
IV AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE ERC DECISION 
MECHANISM 
Council Resolution 92/C 318/01 requests EU Member States to actively participate in 
the development of ERC Decisions aimed at supporting the provision of significant 
Europe-wide radio services and invites the Commission to give full consideration to 
the mechanism of ERC Decisions as the primary method of ensuring the provision of 
the necessary frequencies for new Europe-wide services 
1 * In ERO's Newsletter and is also available at the CEPT liaison office. 
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The Commission has established the necessary working relations with the ERC/ERO 
through the MoU and the Framework Contract and the first 6 ERC Decisions are 
implemented or are in the process of being implemented in the EU Member States and 
the CEPT member states. The new-situation created with the signature of the MoU 
and Framework Contract between the Commission and the ERC/ERO and the 
experience gained in the ERC Decision mechanism has led the ERC to consider 
possible improvements to the mechanism with the aim to increase its effectiveness and 
transparency 
At its meeting in March 1994, the ERC discussed possible improvements to its 
working methods in general and to the ERC mechanism for adopting and implementing 
ERC Decisions in particular. To this end, the ERC instructed a Project Team (ERC PT 
14) to review the ERC Decision mechanism and put forward proposals for 
improvement of the mechanism. The terms of reference of this Project Team are the 
following. 
1 Review the effectiveness of the ERC Decision mechanism. 
2 Consider means to increase the speed of development, adoption and 
widespread commitment to ERC Decisions by all CEPT member countries. 
3. Incorporate in the mechanism a means of modification, amendment and 
withdrawal of ERC Decisions. 
4. Ensure the mechanism fully meets the requirements of the European 
Community. 
5. Propose a means of verifying the implementation of ERC Decisions in CEPT 
countries. 
The terms of reference furthermore stipulate that the "rlill participation of the EC will 
be necessary, and consultation with ETS1 is desirable" 
The Commission fully supports the terms of reference of the ERC Project Team and 
actively participates in the ongoing discussions concerning the improvements to the 
ERC Decision mechanism with the aim to ensure that the Union's interests . will 
continue to be safeguarded in the framework of the ERC and that ERC Decisions are 
developed, adopted, and implemented for the provision of radiocommunications-based 
services in the EU and the wider Europe 
The Project Team is currently working on the following proposals which the 
Commission considers essential for the improvement of the ERC Decision mechanism 
and concerning the commitment and implementation of ERC Decisions 
IV. 1 Improvements to the ERC Decision Mechanism 
• Development of ERC Decisions on basis of market forecasts 
One area for possible improvement identified by the ERC concerns the process of 
developing ERC Decisions. The ERC aims for a more parallel development of pan-
European frequency harmonisation with the development of the corresponding 
European standard m the framework of ETSI In addition, the ERC is of the opinion 
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that the development of standards and the harmonisation of frequencies should be 
supported by realistic market forecasts. It is therefore proposed that the EC Work 
Requirements to the ERC/ERO could be used for this* purpose. The Commission 
supports this view: only those frequencies should be harmonised for pan-European 
services for which the corresponding standards are being developed while at the same 
time the market should show interest to provide thee^Kpment and services. 
• The speeding up of the development of ERC Decisions 
In order to improve the speed of the development of ERC Decisions, it is proposed 
that the ERC Working Groups should have the âi^Êmày t& begin work on a new draft 
ERC Decision; without the ERC having decided whether a new item of work should 
lead to a Decision or not. The Commission supped the view that the ERC and its 
Working Groups should aim for a more practical forward looking approach and that 
the ERC Working Groups should have the authoarky to develop draft ERC Decisions 
when they feel necessary 
• Consultation of all, interested parties 
Following the general trend of separation of regulatory and operational functions in the 
posts and telecommunications area, the CEPT is now an organisation of national 
authorities and bodies responsible for policy and regulatory matters. Since ERC 
Decisions do not exclusively deal with frequency issues but as well with matters in the 
radiocommunications regulatory field, it is important that all interested parties, i.e. 
service providers, industry, users, standard bodies, and the Commission, have the 
possibility of contributing to the development of ERC Decisions. The ERC is therefore 
aiming at a greater level of transparency and openness in its Decision making 
mechanism 
One of the proposals under discussion concerns the consultatic-r %n draft ERC 
Decisions. Under the current rules of procedure, a draft ERC Decision shall be 
distributed at least two weeks in advance of an ERC meeting. The ERC now proposes 
to publish a draft ERC Decision, followed by a 2-months consultation period. This will 
enable all parties with interests in radiofrequencies to comment on the draft ERC 
Decisions and will allow administrations to conduct a public consultation process 
within their respective countries. After this consultation period, the draft • ERC 
Decision can be finally adopted by the ERC and implemented by its members The 
Commission fully supports this proposal. 
• Voting procedure 
The ERC members reach agreement on draft ERC Decisions by consensus wherever 
possible or by a simple majority vote on the basis of one country-one vote. There 
exists the possibility that, although the EU Member States might wish to agree to a 
draft ERC Decision, they could be outvoted in the ERC. This is of concern to the ERC 
which wishes to avoid that alternative arrangements are made outside the CEPT 
framework. It is therefore proposed that a voting mechanism should be introduced 
which would allow the adoption of ERC Decisions on the basis of weighted voting 
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whereby the weighting should be done in accordance with the contribution to the 
CEPT budget.14 The Commission fully supports this proposal. 
I V.2 Commitment to and implementation of ERC Decisions 
• Commitment to ERC Decisions 
According to the ERC Rules of Procedure, ERC members commit themselves to 
implement the terms of an ERC Decision through a written procedure. ERC members 
write to the ERC Chairman within two months of a Decision being approved at an 
ERC meeting, stating that they commit themselves to implement its terms. The 
Decision is then published by the CEPT together with a list of those ERC members 
who have committed themselves to implementation. The ERC is now discussing the 
need for more evidence of the commitment of administrations to ERC Decisions. It is 
therefore proposed to follow the same procedure as required by the EU as regards the 
implementation of Community legislation in EU Member States, i.e. ERC members 
should notify the ERC Chairman and the ERO through written evidence of the 
measures they have taken. In addition, the ERO should keep a central record 
containing information on which countries have committed themselves to each ERC 
Decision and the way they have implemented it or are in the process of implementing 
it 
• Implementation of ERC Decisions 
The ERC Decisions do not contain a specified deadline for the implementation 
measures. It is now proposed that CEPT members shall bring into force the laws, 
regulations, and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the adopted ERC 
Decisions by a specified deadline. In addition, CEPT members shall communicate all 
national rules for the implementation of the Decision to the ERC by a certain date The 
Commission supports this proposal. 
With regard to the implementation measures on the territory of EU Member States, 
and as a result of the experience gained with the Commission's request for information 
on implementation measures as described in Chapter III, the Commission will require 
of the Member States to be timely informed about the implementing measures which 
they have adopted at the national level The Commission shall then publish these 
measures in the Official Journal of the European Communities with a reference to the 
ERC Decision 
14 The voies of the EU Member States correspond to the weighting provided in Article 148 of the 
Treaty of Rome A similar procedure is exercised within the European Telecommunications 
Standards Instiiutc (FTSI) 
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V THE COMMISSION'S WORK PROGRAMME CONCERNING 
RADIOFREQUENCIES 
V. 1 The Green Paper on. Mobile and Personal Communications 
In its Green Paper on Mobile and Personal Communications in the European Union15, 
the Commission has identified areas of particular relevance for the harmonisation of 
radiofrequencies in the Union and the wider Europe and which should result in the 
opening of this fast growing sector. 
As regards radiofrequencies for systems intended for the general public, short term 
priorities concern the development, adoption, and implementation of binding ERC 
Decisions concerning the designation of frequencies at the European level for 
frequency bands designated by the World Administrative Radio Conference (WARC-
92) for future use by terrestrial mobile communications and satellite based 
communications systems. This should include in particular designation of binding 
common bands for DCS-1800 services, for the future Universal Mobile 
Telecommunications System (UMTS), as well as frequency bands for satellite-based 
personal communications systems (including so-called Low Earth Orbit (LEO) 
systems). 
As regards systems intended for own use or for the use of closed user groups (so-
called private mobile radio), an immediate priority should be an ERC decision on 
designation of frequency bands as well as a firm time schedule for availability for 
systems operating according to the European digital trunking standard (TETRA), 
which will gain major importance, inter alia, in the context of the implementation of 
the Schengen Agreement for communications between police forces and between 
public authorities. 
The availability of adequate frequency spectrum on a pan-European basis was seen by 
the contributors to the consultation on the Green Paper as fundamental to the 
expansion of mobile and personal communications. A clear and predictable 
environment for frequencies is seen as a necessary prerequisite against which 
investment strategies could be planned. Furthermore, there was general support during 
the consultation for the approach to frequencies set out in the Green Paper, placing 
reliance on the expertise of the ERC/ERO. However, concerns were raised about the 
ability of the current procedures to keep pace with the market and to produce binding, 
implemented ERC Decisions within the Union 
15 Towards the Personal Communications Environment: Green Paper on a common approach in the 
field of mobile and personal communications in the European Union. COM(94)145 final. 27 
April h>94 
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V.2 Specific action in the mobile and personal communications sector 
On the basis of the Communication on the Consultation on the Green Paper16, the 
Commission intends, to initiate specific programmes to support, where required, new 
mobile technologies currently being implemented in the marketplace. These 
programmes should include reviews examining the current state of market introduction 
and the level of support currently encountered, with a view to enhancing the world 
market potential of the systems and technologies in question, and proposing any 
measures required. 
In addition, and as a result of the MoU and the Framework Contract of 21 April 1994, 
the Commission has called on.the ERC/ERO to undertake certain technical Work 
Requirements within specified periods, taking into account the work programme of 
ETSI and the ERC, as well as the Union's telecommunications policy objectives. These 
Work Requirements to the ERC/ERO concentrate, in particular, on the identification 
and harmonisation of frequency spectrum in the Member States of the Union and in the 
CEPT member countries (see Annex III). 
The Work Requirements to the ERC/ERO are aimed to secure the development of 
binding ERC Decisions on European frequency bands for the following services: 
TETRA. TETRA is a mobile communications system to be used for 
applications on a shared basis, such as by closed user groups. In the context of the 
TREVI discussion, Schengen agreements, and the Police Cooperation Council, and 
with the aim to enable economies of scale to minimise equipment costs and permit the 
use of equipment throughout Europe, the work of the ERO shall be aimed at the 
development of an ERC Decision on the phased designation of the band 380-400 MHz 
for all emergency types of uses, both civil and military. Final report to be submitted. 
October 1995. 
DCS-1800: This Work Requirement tasks the ERO to produce a considered 
and technically justified proposal to the ERC for a decision on the designation of a 
common European frequency band for a pan-European micro-cellular system using the 
ETSI DCS-1800 standard. DCS-1800, operating in the 1800 MHz band, uses a lower 
power level than GSM, both in the terminal and in the base station and the use of 
higher frequencies in the higher band implies shorter distance coverage but supports 
higher traffic densities in urban areas, near main roads and crowded areas in general. 
Final report to be submitted: March 1995. 
Satellite Personal Communications Services (Satellite PCS): Satellite PCS are 
radiocommunications-based services which allow direct communication from hand­
held terminals to satellites, though potentially routed through terrestrial-based 
infrastructure for a portion of specific connections. The ERO will study the need for, 
and use of frequency spectrum for Satellite PCS systems (including the so-called Low 
16 Communication to the European Parliament and the Council on the Consultation on the Green 
Paper on Mobile and Personal Communications, 17 November 1994. 
17 
Earth Orbit Satellites (LEOs) systems) which are planned to be introduced later in the 
decade. Final report to be submitted: October 1995; 
Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS): The emerging 
universal mobile telecommunications system17 w3f attow for the consumer calling 
independent of location, the terminal used, the means of transmission (wired or 
wireless) or the choice of technology. The ERO is requested to make a first assessment 
of how spectrum requirements for second-generation mobile systems (i.e. GSM, DCS-
1800, TETRAT TFTS) are likely to converge to the UMTS and in what time scale 
Other key pan-European systems for which specific Work Requirements have been 
submitted inelude: mobile satellite applications, VSAT/SNG, satellite (sound/TV) 
broadcasting, T-DAB (Terrestrial Digital Audio Broadcasting), wireless LAN's, mobile 
broadband systems, and microwave video distribution systems. 
17 UMTS is a technology and standard for third generation mobile digital systems, currently under 
development in ETSI and by the RACE programme. Work in the framework of the International 
Telecommunications Union (ITU) in this field is carried out under Future Public Land 
Telecommunications System (FPLMTS). 
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VI CONCLUSIONS 
In response to Council Resolutions 90/C 166/02 and 92/C 318/01, as well as in 
accordance with the Commission .Communication on a New Approach to the 
coordination of radiofrequencies in the Community, the ERC has undertaken 
substantial reform of its activities in the framework of the CEPT, including the 
important introduction of binding ERC Decisions to ensure the provision of the 
necessary frequencies for new Eu rope-wide radiocommunications services. 
In response to the Council Conclusions of 7 December 1993, the Commission signed a 
MoU and a Framework Contract with the ERC/ERO which formalised the 
relationship The Commission, in accordance with its status as ERC Counsellor, 
actively participates in and makes contributions to the meetings of the ERC and its 
Working Groups, in particular to ensure that the interests of the EU are safeguarded, 
both within the ERC framework as well as in international fora. In addition, the 
Commission can and does call upon the ERO for technical preparatory work in specific 
areas. 
The ERC is currently reviewing its Decision mechanism in order to keep pace with the 
rapid developments and increasing interests in the mobile and personal communications 
sector, as well as in broadcasting. Pending.issues concern the speeding up of the 
adoption and implementation of ERC Decisions as well as ensuring the proper 
implementation at the level of CEPT and EU Member States 
On the basis of the Mobile Green Paper and the public consultation, the Commission 
has set out a work programme which includes the timely harmonisation of 
radiofrequencies through the adoption and implementation of ERC Decisions. For this 
purpose, the Commission has submitted a number of Work Requirements to the 
ERC/ERO to prepare the development of ERC Decisions, including on DCS-1800, 
TETRA, and satellite-based personal communications. As a consequence, the ERC 
included these systems on its 1995 agenda for the adoption of respective ERC 
Decisions 
Taking into account that the work on the development of the above mentioned ERC 
Decisions will be completed in the course of 1995, the Commission proposes to report 
back to Council on the development, adoption, and implementation of ERC Decisions 
before the end of 1995. For the purpose of providing the Council with that report and 
to ensure the timely implementation of ERC Decisions, the Commission proposes 
furthermore that the Council requests Member States to provide the Commission with 
all relevant information concerning the implementation measures taken at the national 
level. 
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ANNEXES 
ANNEX I The Structure of the CEPT's European Radiocommunications 
Committee 
ANNEX II Notifîcation of Implementation Measures of the ERC Decisions on 
TFTS, RTT, and DSRR 
ANNEX m The Commission's Work Requirements to the ERC/ERO 
ANNEX IV Examples of Commission Input to the ERC and its Working 
Groups 
STRUCTURE OF CEPT's ERC 
Frequency Management 
Chair: Boe, NOR 
V.Chair: Sillard, F 
Dolby, UK 
P. Teams 
C2 a European Radiocommunications Committee 
Chairman: Mr Strick, D. Vicc-Chairman: Mr Pcral (SP), Mr Horvath, HNG 
Spectrum Engineering 
Chair: Jeacock, UK. 
V. Chair: Mocerino, 1 
£:P. Teams? u» 
PT14 
Chair: Mr Peral, SP 
ERC Decision 
Making Mechanism 
PT on JTU Matters 
Chair: 
PT on Satellite Licensing 
Chair: "T 
Radio Regulatory 
Chair: Lansmann, SF 
Fraiteur, Bel 
pP. Teams i 
~) ECTRA 
-> ECTRA European Radiocommunications Office 
TT 1. r* * T rrs 
ricau. V^UUJ i, uxv 
Deputy: Mongelard, F 
CPG 
Chair: Johnson, UK 
V. Chair: Ionescu, ROM 
Tassin, F 
PT1 | PT2 
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ANNEX II 
Notification of Implementation Measures of the ERC Decisions on TFTS, RTT, 
and DSRR 
(December 1994) 
Notification of Implementation Measures of ERC Decision: 
(92) 01 October 1992 Decision on the frequency bands to be designated for 
the coordinated introduction of the Terrestrial Flight 
telecommunications System <TFTS) 
COUNTRY Commitment notified Date of notification to 
to ERC/ERO Commission on 
implementation measures 
Austria yes not requested 
Belgium yes no answer* 
Denmark yes 19.01.1994 
Finland yes not requested 
France yës 21.07.1994 
Germany yes 13 01.1994 
Greece yes 18.03. Ï994 " 
Ireland yës 24.08J994 
Italy yes no answer* 
Luxembourg yes 13.04.1994 
Netherîajwfc ~ yes 15.04.1994 
Norway yes not requested 
Portugal yes 05.09.1994 
Spain yes 11.01.1994 
Sweden yes not requested 
United Kingdom " yes 08.02.1994 
The Commission luis seul on 1-1 Ikvcmhur 1993 ;i Icltcr to Member Slates requesting «rionualioii on the 
measures token loi lite imptemciiialM>H **Tlt*e 1-RC Decisions tin TFTS. RÎT. one ÎJSRK Two farther 
i einmdei tellers woe seul *m S A|Ni1 atui *i Ai^atsl I VSM 
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ANNEX II (continued) 
Notification of Implementation Measures of ERC Decision: 
(92)01 October 1992 Decision on the frequency bands to be designated for 
the coordinated introduction of the Road Transport 
Telematic system (RTT) 
COUNTRY Commitment notified Date of notification to 
to ERC/ERO Commission on 
implementation measures 
Austria yes not requested 
Belgium yes no answer* 
Denmark ~ yës ~ 19.01.1994 
Finland yes not requested 
France yës 21.07.1994 
Germany yës 13.01.1994 
Greece ~~ yes" 18.03.1994 
Ireland yes 24.08.1994 
Italy yes no answer* 
Luxembourg yes 13.04.1994 
Netherlands yes 15.04.1994 
Norway yes not requested 
Portugal " yës 05.09.1994 
Spain yes 11.01.1994 
Sweden yes not requested 
United Kingdom yes 08.02.1994 
'I"he Commission has seni on I-I December 1993 a letter to Member States requesting information on the 
measures taken for the implementation of the l-RC Decisions on TITS, RTT, and DSRR Two further 
reminder letters were seul on K April and 9 August 1994 
ANNEX II (continued) 
Notification of Implementation Measures of ERC Decision: 
(92)01 October 1992 Decision on the frequency bands to be designated for 
the coordinated introduction of Digital Short Range 
Radio (DSRR)) 
COUNTRY Commitment notified Date of notification to 
to ERC/ERO Commission on 
implementation measures 
Austria yes not requested 
Belgium yes no answer* 
Denmark ~~ yës 19.01.1994 
Finland yes not requested 
France yes 21.07.1994 
Germans yës 13.01.1994 
Greece yes 18.03.1994 
Ireland yës 24.08.1994 
Italy no no answer* 
Luxembourg no 13.04.1994 
Netherlands Tel 15.04.1994 
Norway yes not requested 
Portugal yes 05.09 1994 
Spam : yes 11.01.1994 
Sweden yes not requested 
United Kingdom yës 08.02.1994 ~ 
The Commission lias sent on 14 December 1993 a letter to Member States requesting infonnation on the 
measures taken for tlïe implementation of the KRC Decisions on TFTS, RTF, and DSRR. Two further 
reminder letters were sent on 8 AJHU and 9 August 1994. 
ANNEX III 
The Commission's Work Requirements to the ERC/ERO 
1 
2. 
3. 
4. 
5. 
6. 
7. Work Requirement 
Satellite PCS 
DCS-1800 
TETRA Emergency 
TETRA Civil 
MSS Applications 
VSAT/SNG 
T-DAB Task 
Study the need for, and use of frequency spectrum for S-PCS, including the so-called LEO systems 
Produce a proposal to the ERC for a Decision on the designation of a common European frequency 
band for a pan-European micro-cellular system using the ETSI DCS-1800 standard 
Produce a proposal for an ERC Decision on the phased designation of the band 380-400 MHz for 
all emergency types of uses, both civil and military 
Provide a market survey of the potential for TETRA in civil applications with the express purpose 
of determining spectrum requirements for a period of 10 years 
Produce a set of harmonised conditions for use of the relevant parts of the 1.5/1.6 GHz bands and 
12/14 GHz bands for mobile satellite communications services in Europe. 
Produce a set of harmonised conditions for use of the 14.0-14.5 GHz uplink bands and related 
downlink bands by VSAT systems and SNG units in Europe. 
To determine required spectmm for T-DAB in accordance with the relevant ETSI standard, taking 
into account the outcome of the CEPT T-DAB Planning Meeting and developments in the ITU Completion 
Date 
May 1995 
February 1995 
February 1995 
December 1995 
July 1995 
July 1995 
September/October 
1995 Status 
1st interim report 
submitted 
Interim report 
submitted on 10 
November 1994 
Interim report 
submitted on 1 
December 1994 
Underway 
Underway 
Underway. ERO 
questionnaire sent 
to ERC members 
on 24 November 
1994 
Underway 
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8 
9. 
10. 
11. 
.12. 
13. 
14. 
15. 
16. Wireless LANs 
Mobile Broadband 
Systems 
Towards UMTS 
Commercial TETRA 
S-PCS for Waterbornc 
Transport 
Air Transport frequency 
requirements 
Signalling/traffic, and 
traveller support 
services. 
Wireless :Local Loop 
Optimal Use of the 
Frequency Spectrum Determine spectrum requirements and identify frequency blocks for wireless LANs and to examine 
the implications of these requirements 
Determine spectrum requirements and identify frequency bands for MBS for both fixed and mobile 
applications 
Assess how spectrum requirements for 2nd generation mobile technologies, i.e. GSM, DCS-1800, 
TETRA. TFTS. DECT. CT2. are likely to converge to UMTS, and in what time scale 
Study the possibility of utilising the 870-888 MHz band, and/or other bands for commercial 
TETRA services, in particular TETRA Packet Data Optimised (PDO) services 
Study the use of the frequency spectrum for the needs of the maritime and inland waterways 
transport, including 
Study the use of frequency spectrum for use by the air transport community related to the 
introduction of new systems for Communication, Navigation, Surveillance (CNS) 
Study spectrum requirements for (i) new signalling and traffic control systems; (b) new 
tracking/tracing technologies; and (iii) new passenger information and traveller support multi­
media services 
Study the different applications of radio systems in the local loop and the related spectrum 
requirements 
Assess the allocation of frequencies to radio services in adjacent bands, taking into account 
potential mutual interference problems, in order to develop CEPT positions in ITU and ETSI September'October 
1995 
1996 
1996 
1996 
1996 
1996 
1996 
1996 
1996 Underway 
Final details under 
discussion 
Final details under 
discussion 
Final details under 
discussion 
Final details under 
discussion 
Final details under 
discussion 
Final details under 
discussion 
Final details under 
discussion 
Final details under 
discussion 
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ANNEX IV 
Examples of Commission Input to ERC and its Working Groups 
VN/ Input Purpose 
1. The 1994 Work Programme Commission/ERC To indicate to the ERC the priorities in the EU work programme for 1994 in 
the area of radiofrequencies 
2. The 1995 Work Programme Commission/ERC To indicate to the ERC the priorities in the EU work programme for 1995 in 
the area of radiofrequencies 
3. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO on DCS-1800 To provide a basis for discussion on future work for the ERO and the possible 
consequential development of an ERC Decision 
4. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO Satellite PCS To provide a basis for discussion on future work for the ERO and the possible 
consequential development of an ERC Decision 
5. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO TETRA Emergency To provide a basis for discussion on future work for the ERO and the possible 
consequential development of an ERC Decision 
6. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO TETRA Civil To provide a basis for discussion on future work for the ERO and the possible 
consequential development of an ERC Decision 
7. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO MSS Applications To provide a basis for discussion on future work for the ERO and the possible 
consequential development of an ERC Decision 
8. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO VSAT/SNG To provide a basis for discussion on future work for the ERO and the possible 
consequential development of an ERC Decision 
9. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO T-DAB To provide a basis for discussion on future work for the ERO and the possible 
consequential development of an ERC Decision 
I , ; I : : 
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N 10. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO Wireless LANs To provide a basis for discussion on future work for the ERO and the possible 
consequential development of an ERC Decision 
11. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO Mobile Broadband Systems To provide a basis for discussion on future work for the ERO and the possible 
consequential development of an ERC Decisipn 
12. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO on UMTS To provide a basis for discussion pn rqttire wprlTf^r the1R0 àpcî the possible " 
consequential development of an ERC Decision 
13 Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO on Commercial TETRA To provide a basis for discussion on future work for the ERO and the possible 
consequential development of an ERC Decision 
14. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO on S-PCSi for Waterborne To provide a basis for discussion on future work for the ERQ and the possible 
Transport consequential development of an ERC Decision 
15. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO on Air Transport frequency To provide a basis for discussion on future work for the ERO an$ the possible 
requirements consequential development of an ERC Decision 
16. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO on Signalling/traffic, and traveller To provide a basis fpr discussion on future work for the ERO and the possible 
support services consequential development of an ERC Decision 
17. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO on Wireless Local Loop To provide a basis for discussion^ the possible 
consequential development of an ERC Decision 
18. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO on Optimal Use of the Frequency To provide a basis for discussion on future work for t)ie ERQ apd the possible 
Spectrum consequential development of an ERC Decision 
19. Draft Work Requirement to the ERC/ERO on Detailed Spectrum To provide a basis for discussion on future work for (he ERQ and the possible 
Investigations consequential development of an ERC Decision 
20 The Green Paper on Mobile and Personal Communications To provide the ERC with information concerning the 1:U mobile 
communications policy and indicate priorities in the field of radio frequencies 
21. KPMG/Peat Marwick Study for the Commission: Satellite PCS and their To provide the ERC with relevant information concerning licensing of global 
Consequences for European Telecommunications, Trade and Industry (1994) satellite networks and services 
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22. Council Directive of 29 April 1991 on the approximation of the laws of To clarify the scope of Directive 91/263/EEC 
Member States concerning telecommunications terminal equipment, including 
the mutual recognition of their conformity. 91/263/EEC 
23. Type approval and free circulation of telecommunications equipment To clarify the concepts of type approval and free circulation 
24. Testing and certification in the EU and the Mutual Recognition Agreements To provide information concerning the CTS programmes and MRAs 
(MRAs) 
25. A New-Approach to the coordination of radiofrequencies in the Community, For information of the ERC 
COM(9.3)382, 10 09.93 , 
26. Assessment of the ERC Decision on the frequency bands to be reserved for the To extent the application of the GSM Directive in all CEPT member countries 
coordinated introduction of public pan-European cellular digital land-based through the adoption and implementation of an appropriate ERC Decision 
mobile communications in the Community (adopted in October 1994) (ERC Decision adopted in October 1994) 
27. Assessment of the ERC Decision on the frequency bands designated for the To extent the application of the ERMES Directive in all CEPT member 
coordinated introduction of pan-European land-based public radio paging in countries through the adoption and implementation of an appropriate ERC 
the Community, (adopted in October 1994) Decision (ERC Decision adopted in October 1994) 
28. Assessment of the ERC Decision on the frequency bands to be designated for To extent the application of the DECT Directive in all CEPT member 
the coordinated introduction of digital European cordless telecommunications countries through the adoption and implementation of an appropriate ERC 
into the Community Decision (ERC Decision adopted in October 1994) 
29. Commission Work Requirements to the ERC/ERO on systems which require To develop, adopt, and implement ERC Decisions. As a result of the 
pan-European frequencies, including for S-PCS, TETRA. DCS-1800 Commission's Work Requirements, the ERC has included DCS-1800, TETRA, 
and S-PCS on its agenda for 1995 for the development of ERC Decisions 
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