The Dutch government has welcomed most of the European Commission's points in its Digital Single Market plans, according to a letter from the cabinet sent to parliament. While the Dutch government supports the general aim of strengthening the internal market, it noted that there is a lack of clarity still in some parts of the proposal.
On improving online access to goods and services, the cabinet welcomed plans to update copyright rules, strengthen the e-commerce sector and improve consumers' position. More research is needed though into how to achieve these goals, it said.
The Dutch government also supports plans to harmonise use of the 700 MHz band in the EU, but said national governments should maintain the right to choose how to allocate the spectrum. In the same vein, the Dutch government was glad to hear the EC supports giving more power to EU bodies such as Berec and the Radio Spectrum Policy Group, in which national authorities are represented.
The Hague also wants any telecom regulatory reform to maintain the possibility of requiring access to fixed networks. It also wants the ability to impose access regulations even if two national networks are present, as in the Netherlands, in order to encourage investment and new market entrants. Relaxing telecom regulations may also be an option to help create a more level playing field for operators with OTT providers, the government said. It was cautious about any new policies covering non-linear TV services, saying the proposed reforms are unclear and member states need to be left the option to pursue their own agenda or self-regulation.
The Dutch government was the least impressed with the EC's proposals on the digital economy and society. While it supports the Commission's aims for e-government and open standards, it sees the EC's role more in encouraging standards. It would also like to see the EU develop an action plan for 'Smart Industry'.
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Quelle/Source: telecompaper, 01.06.2015
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