文档介绍：Exploiting the digital dividend: initial findings and options for action Analysys Mason, DotEcon and Hogan & Hartson 15 April 2009 Ref: 13496-146 2 Contents Overview of the study and agenda for today Increasing efficiency of works Facilitating wireless broadband use Supporting uses of interleaved spectrum (‘white spaces’) Enabling other potential uses Other efficiency measures Questions and answers Ref: 13496-146 3 The focus of the study is the ‘European dimension’ ò The study aims to ascertain what action is needed at the European level to ensure the benefits from the digital dividend are maximised ò There is a strong European dimension to the digital dividend: Q decisions made by one Member State could influence the use of the digital dividend in others Q ultimately this could impact the overall benefits across Europe ò Economies of scale are key for many potential uses of the band ò Ease of use of services across Member States . roaming on mobile phones ò High-power use of spectrum creates the need for extensive cross- border coordination Ref: 13496-146 4 Main study activities pile an inventory of national situations ò Undertake a socio-economic assessment of the potential use of digital dividend ò Identify feasible options for action at the European level in order to realise the full benefits of the digital dividend ò Undertake a detailed cost/benefit analysis of options ò Identify preferred option(s) and undertake a detailed impact analysis ò Develop an implementation roadmap (including a timetable) Input from Member States is key to the study’s ess Ref: 13496-146 5 Key milestones Milestone Date Summary report of the Member States’ workshop 30 April Meetings with Member States May/June Final report August Public presentation September Ref: 13496-146 6 Objectives of this workshop ò Seek input from Member States on: Q the study team’s initial views of the European dimension