Hakom - Croatian Post and Electronic Communications Agency

ZAGREB, November 23, 2017 - On November 21 Brussels hosted the  meeting of the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG), which is active within the scope of the European Commission advising on strategic issues related to radio spectrum management in the Member States. A report has been presented in reference to the Conclusions of the Working Group on Cross-Border Frequency Harmonization concerning the harmful interferences (issues regarding the interferences  from Italy in TV and FM range) and preparatory works for the implementation of digital dividend for broadband mobile communications networks and frequency matching procedures for digital TV re-planning as a precondition of 5G. The meeting’s discussion topics were the work results of RSPG project teams, opinion on the strategy of introducing 5G technology in mobile communications networks as prepared, with the special emphasis on targeted changes in vertical industries, frequency bands and ways of issuing permits. The report was adopted on the   use of frequency for the preparation of program contents and special events with special reference to the frequency requirements for radio microphones and wireless cameras. The work on the EU report for the World ITU Radiocommunication Conference 2019 has been continued.

ABOUT HAKOM: HAKOM (www.hakom.hr) - Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries – ensures preconditions for a fair market competition, stable growth and environment for innovations in the electronic communications and postal services market. HAKOM protects users’ interests and the possibility of choice among various communications and postal services at affordable prices, defines sustainable competitive conditions for operators and service providers under fair conditions for return on investment, and provides support to economic growth, public services and the quality of life in the Republic of Croatia by using modern technologies. HAKOM’ strategic goals are: to promote regulation of the electronic communications and postal services market, to support growth of investments and innovations in the electronic communications and postal services market, to provide efficient use of limited resources, to accelerate the growth of broadband products and services, to provide affordable offers of communications and postal services, to provide protection and informing of users, to build an efficient and comprehensive information system, to define and implement efficient processes, and to acquire multi-disciplinary competencies in market regulation.