XII. Digital television

Commission Recommendation 2009/848/CE, 28.10.2009, on facilitating the release of the digital dividend in the European Union
- Commission Recommendation 2009/848/EC, of 28.10.2009 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=995930

Communication from the Commission, 30.09.2008 - Second report on the implementation of Directive 98/84/EC, 20.11.1998, on the legal protection of services based on, or consisting of, conditional access-COM(2008)593 final
- Report from the Commission COM(2008) 593 final, of 30.9.2008 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987192

Commission Regulation (EC) no. 107/2009, 04.02.2009 implementing Directive 2005/32/EC with regard to ecodesign requirements for simple set-top boxes
- Commission Regulation (EC) No 107/2009 , of 4.2.2009 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987122

Communication from the Commission, 10.12.2008 - Legal Framework for Mobile TV Networks and Services: Best Practice for Authorisation - The EU Model-COM(2008)845 final
- Communication from the Commission COM(2008) 845 final, of 10.12.2008 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987128

Council Conclusions, 22.11.2007 - Strengthening the Internal Market for Mobile TV
- Conclusions from the Council of the EU, of 22.11.2007 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987380

Communication from the Commission, 18.07.2007 - Strengthening the Internal Market for Mobile TV-COM(2007)409 final
- Communication Commission COM(2007/409) final, of 18.7.2007 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987401

Commission Decision, 11.12.2006 - List of standards and/or specifications for electronic communications networks, services and associated facilities and services and replacing all previous versions-C(2006)6364
- Commission Decision C(2006) 6364, of 11.12.2006 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987453

Council Conclusions, 01.12.2005 - Accelerating the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting
- Council Conclusions of the EU, of 1.12.2005 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987532

European Parliament resolution, 16.11.2005 - Accelerating the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting
- European Parliament resolution, of 16.11.2005 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987541

Communication from the Commission, 29.09.2005 - EU spectrum policy priorities for the digital switchover in the context of the upcoming ITU Regional Radiocommunication Conference 2006 (RRC-06)
- Communication from the Commission COM(2005) 461 final, of 29.9.2005 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987557

COM(2005) 400, 14.09.2005 - A Market-Based approach to spectrum management in the European Union
- Communication from the Commission COM(2005) 400 final, of 14.9.2005 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1026434

COM(2005) 411, 06.09.2005 - A forward-looking radio spectrum policy for the European Union: second annual report
- Communication from the Commission COM(2005) 411 final, of 6.9.2005 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1026436

Communication from the Commission, 24.05.2005 - Accelerating the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting-COM(2005)204 final
- Communication from the Commission COM(2005) 0204 final, of 24.5.2005 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987560
- SEC(2005) 661, of 24.5.2005 - (PDF 56 Kb format) http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987623

COM(2004) 541, 30.07.2004 - Communication on interoperability of digital interactive television services
- Communication from the Commission COM(2004) 541 final, of 30.7.2004 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987651

SEC(2004) 1028, 30.07.2004 - Working Paper on interoperability of digital interactive television services
- SEC(2004) 1028, of 30.7.2004 - (PDF 215 Kb format) http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987672

SEC(2004) 346, 18.03.2004 - Working Paper on interoperability of digital interactive television services
- SEC(2004) 346, 18.3.2004 - (PDF 288 Kb format) http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987701

SEC(2004) 46, 13.01.2004 - Working Paper on the contribution of wide-screen and high definition to the global roll-out of digital television
- SEC(2004) 46, of 13.1.2004 - (PDF 206 Kb format) http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987719

COM(2003) 541, 17.09.2003 - Communication on the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting (from digital 'switchover' to analogue 'switch-off')
- Communication from the Commission COM(2003) 541 final, of 17.9.2003 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=988816

Commission Recommendation 2003/561/EC, 23.072003, on notifications, time limits and consultations provided for in Article 7 of Directive 2002/21/EC on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services
- Commission Recommendation 2003/561/EC, of 23.7.2003 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1026484

COM(2003) 410, 09.07.2003 - Communication on Barriers to widespread access to new services and applications of the information society through open platforms in digital television and third generation mobile communications
- Communication from the Commission COM(2003) 410 final, of 9.7.2003 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987772

Commission Recommendation of 11.02.2003 - on relevant product and service markets within the electronic communications sector susceptible to ex ante regulation in accordance with Directive 2002/21/EC on a common regulatory framework for electronic communication networks and services
- Recommendation Commission (2003/311/EC), of 11.2.2003 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987813

List of standards and/or specifications for electronic communications networks, services and associated facilities and services
- List of standards and/or specifications of Commission (2002/C 331/04), of 31.12.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=987827
- Amendment of the List of standards and/or specifications of Commission (2006/C 71/04), of 23.3.2006 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=988062

Commission Directive 2002/77/EC, 16.09.2002 - on competition in the markets for electronic communications networks and services
- Commission Directive 2002/77/EC, of 16.9.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1026453
  'Liberalization' Directives Revoked

Working Paper, 22.07.2002 - On 'must-carry' obligations in the scope of the 2003 regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services
- Working Document of DGT Information Society, of 22.7.2002 - (PDF 33 Kb format) http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=991320

Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, 12.07.2002 - concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications)
- Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and Council of the European Union, of 12.7.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1026454
  Subject to subsequent change
- Directive 2006/24/EC of the European Parliament and Council of the European Union, of 15.3.2006 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1026455

Commission guidelines on market analysis and the assessment of significant market power under the Community regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services (2002/C 165/03 - published at 11.07.2002)
- Commission guidelines 2002/C 165/03, of 11.7.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1026458

Working Paper, 14.06.2002 - On the 2003 regulatory framework for electronic communications - implications for radio broadcasting
- Working Document of DG Information Society, of 14.6.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=988077

Decision no. 676/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, 07.03.2002 - on a regulatory framework for radio spectrum policy in the European Community (Radio Spectrum Decision)
- Decision No 676/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 7.3.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=988092

Directive 2002/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, 07.03.2002 - on universal service and users' rights relating to electronic communications networks and services (Universal Service Directive)
- Directive 2002/22/EC of the European Parliament and Council, of 7.3.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1026459

Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, 07.03.2002 - on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services (Framework Directive)
- Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and Council, of 7.3.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1026460
  Subject to subsequent change
- Regulation EC no. 717/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 27.6.2007 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1026461
  Subject to subsequent change
- Regulation (EC) no. 544/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 18.62009 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1026462
  Subject to subsequent change

Directive 2002/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, 07.03.2002 - on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services (Authorisation Directive)
- Directive 2002/20/EC of the European Parliament and Council, of 7.3.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1026464

Directive 2002/19/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, 07.03.2002 - on access to, and interconnection of, electronic communications networks and associated facilities (Access Directive)
- Directive 2002/19/EC of the European Parliament and Council, of 7.3.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1026466

Council Directive 89/552/CEE, 03.10.1989 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the pursuit of television broadcasting activities amended by the Directive 97/36/EC, 30.06.1997
- Council Directive (89/552/EEC), of 3.10.1989 (consolidated text) http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=988108
  Subject to subsequent change
- Directive 2007/65/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11.12.2007 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=988155

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XII. Digital television

Commission Recommendation 2009/848/CE, 28.10.2009, on facilitating the release of the digital dividend in the European Union

Communication from the Commission, 30.09.2008 - Second report on the implementation of Directive 98/84/EC, 20.11.1998, on the legal protection of services based on, or consisting of, conditional access-COM(2008)593 final

Commission Regulation (EC) no. 107/2009, 04.02.2009 implementing Directive 2005/32/EC with regard to ecodesign requirements for simple set-top boxes

Communication from the Commission, 10.12.2008 - Legal Framework for Mobile TV Networks and Services: Best Practice for Authorisation - The EU Model-COM(2008)845 final

Council Conclusions, 22.11.2007 - Strengthening the Internal Market for Mobile TV

Communication from the Commission, 18.07.2007 - Strengthening the Internal Market for Mobile TV-COM(2007)409 final

Commission Decision, 11.12.2006 - List of standards and/or specifications for electronic communications networks, services and associated facilities and services and replacing all previous versions-C(2006)6364

Council Conclusions, 01.12.2005 - Accelerating the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting

European Parliament resolution, 16.11.2005 - Accelerating the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting

Communication from the Commission, 29.09.2005 - EU spectrum policy priorities for the digital switchover in the context of the upcoming ITU Regional Radiocommunication Conference 2006 (RRC-06)

COM(2005) 400, 14.09.2005 - A Market-Based approach to spectrum management in the European Union

COM(2005) 411, 06.09.2005 - A forward-looking radio spectrum policy for the European Union: second annual report

Communication from the Commission, 24.05.2005 - Accelerating the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting-COM(2005)204 final

COM(2004) 541, 30.07.2004 - Communication on interoperability of digital interactive television services

SEC(2004) 1028, 30.07.2004 - Working Paper on interoperability of digital interactive television services

SEC(2004) 346, 18.03.2004 - Working Paper on interoperability of digital interactive television services

SEC(2004) 46, 13.01.2004 - Working Paper on the contribution of wide-screen and high definition to the global roll-out of digital television

COM(2003) 541, 17.09.2003 - Communication on the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting (from digital 'switchover' to analogue 'switch-off')

Commission Recommendation 2003/561/EC, 23.072003, on notifications, time limits and consultations provided for in Article 7 of Directive 2002/21/EC on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services

COM(2003) 410, 09.07.2003 - Communication on Barriers to widespread access to new services and applications of the information society through open platforms in digital television and third generation mobile communications

Commission Recommendation of 11.02.2003 - on relevant product and service markets within the electronic communications sector susceptible to ex ante regulation in accordance with Directive 2002/21/EC on a common regulatory framework for electronic communication networks and services

List of standards and/or specifications for electronic communications networks, services and associated facilities and services

Commission Directive 2002/77/EC, 16.09.2002 - on competition in the markets for electronic communications networks and services

Working Paper, 22.07.2002 - On 'must-carry' obligations in the scope of the 2003 regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services

Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, 12.07.2002 - concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications)

Commission guidelines on market analysis and the assessment of significant market power under the Community regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services (2002/C 165/03 - published at 11.07.2002)

Working Paper, 14.06.2002 - On the 2003 regulatory framework for electronic communications - implications for radio broadcasting

Decision no. 676/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, 07.03.2002 - on a regulatory framework for radio spectrum policy in the European Community (Radio Spectrum Decision)

Directive 2002/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, 07.03.2002 - on universal service and users' rights relating to electronic communications networks and services (Universal Service Directive)

Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, 07.03.2002 - on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services (Framework Directive)

Directive 2002/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, 07.03.2002 - on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services (Authorisation Directive)

Directive 2002/19/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, 07.03.2002 - on access to, and interconnection of, electronic communications networks and associated facilities (Access Directive)

Council Directive 89/552/CEE, 03.10.1989 on the coordination of certain provisions laid down by law, regulation or administrative action in Member States concerning the pursuit of television broadcasting activities amended by the Directive 97/36/EC, 30.06.1997

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