1. European Commission 5G Action Plan
CEPT Workshop on 5G
European Commission 5G Action Plan
Andreas Geiss, Head of Unit*
Spectrum Policy
Directorate General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT), European Commission
* Disclaimer: the views expressed are those of the author and cannot be regarded as stating an official position of the European Commission.

2. The "14 September package"
New 2025 Gigabit broadband objectives: Commission Communication -> Reference point and common vision
The 5G Action plan: Commission Communication -> to support European industrial leadership
Wi-Fi for Europe: targeted voucher scheme: Regulation amending CEF -> to bring direct benefits to citizen
The Review of the Telecoms Regulatory Framework: European Electronic Communications Code -> REFIT modernisation
Mutually supportive elements – harvesting commitment and providing longer term reference point and objectives to and from policy makers, market actors, regulators and investors.

3. The 5G Action plan
What:
Industry deployment of advanced 5G networks as from 2020 in a coordinated manner throughout the DSM, as a strategic driver for EU competitiveness.
How:
Proposing to MS the timely implementation of a comprehensive set of operational steps to accelerate investments in the following areas: very dense cellular coverage, superfast fibre backhauling, vertical industry driven connectivity services, new digital innovation ecosystems.

4. Vertical Requirements
Source: White Paper, "5G Empowering the Vertical Industries, February 2016.

5. "Single Market" approach to EU 5G Introduction
Early 5G launch in selected areas
2018
Commercial launch of 5G services in at least one major city in all MS
5G in all urban areas and
Along main transport paths
2020
2025
Aggressive roll-out with geographical and sectorial focus
Coordinated/quasi-simultaneous launch throughout single market

6. Measures to support 5G roll-out in EU
"A 5G-ready Europe": Key pre-requisites - spectrum & fibre connectivity
Fast track for EU spectrum identification, pioneer bands based on RSPG opinion, 2016;
Full set of bands by end of 2017, technical usage options
Mapping required fiber capillarity towards coordinated investment planning to increase fibre capacity for 5G backhauling, using political target for 5G connectivity along route corridors and train connections by 2025
Best practice for cost reduction of dense cell deployment (emission limits, local taxes, etc), leveraging CODE general authorisations
Action 2 — The Commission will work with Member States to identify by the end of 2016 a provisional list of pioneer spectrum bands for the initial launch of 5G services. Taking due account of the RSPG Opinion in preparation, the list should include frequencies in at least three ranges of the spectrum: below 1 GHz, between 1 GHz and 6 GHz, and above 6 GHz, to account for the diverse application requirements of 5G.
Action 3 — The Commission will work with Member States to:
- Agree by end of 2017 on the full set of spectrum bands (below and above 6 GHz) to be harmonised for the initial deployment of commercial 5G networks in Europe, based on a planned RSPG opinion on 5G spectrum. The final spectrum harmonisation at EU level will be subject to the usual regulatory process once relevant standards have been developed.
Work towards a recommended approach for the authorisation of the specific 5G spectrum bands above 6 GHz, taking due account of the opinions of BEREC and RSPG. An early indication of technical options and feasibility should be available through CEPT studies by end 2017.
Action 4 — As part of the development of the 5G national roadmaps, the Commission will work with the industry, the Member States, and other stakeholders to:
- Set roll-out and quality objectives for the monitoring of the progress of key fibre and cell deployment scenarios, to meet the target of at least all urban areas and all major terrestrial transport paths, having uninterrupted 5G coverage by 2025.
- Identify immediately actionable best practice to increase the consistency of administrative conditions and time frames to facilitate denser cell deployment, in line with the relevant provisions of the proposed European Electronic Communications Code.

7. Spectrum: Future Landscape
90% Seminar - Spectrum sharing concept part II
Spectrum: Future Landscape
Dedicated licensed spectrum complemented with various forms of shared spectrum
“Toolbox” of different sharing enablers required
In order for 5G system to work under such scenarios

8. 5G Action Plan Timeline You are here! … … Common target
National
5G Roadmaps
Common target
5G Launched in all MSs
5G Everywhere
Spectrum allocation & assignment
5G Standardisation
Cross-border pre-commercial trials …
You are here! …
Venture Capital support to innovative start-up in 5G key use sectors
Best practice + fibre planning to boost "small cell" deployment
Continued substantial investments in fibre infrastructure and "small cells"
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025