Traduction de «Technologie radio à large bande » (Français → Anglais) :

5. Notes that network infrastructure such as fast broadband and internet connections are of particular importance and are preconditions for the development of CCIs in that they diminish location handicaps, and that technology is a vital driving force behind these industries; welcomes the actions envisaged to strengthen the role of CCIs as a catalyst for innovation and structural change under the ‘Innovation Union’ and ‘Digital Agenda for Europe’ flagship initiatives; emphasises the role of ICTs in CCIs and the ‘creative nexus’ between investment, technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and trade, and invites the C ...[+++]ommission and the Member States to promote access to, and encourage the use of, new ICT technologies in the cultural and creative sector, to support broadband infrastructure and, once comprehensive basic broadband coverage has been attained in Europe, to provide rural areas too with adequate fast and ultra-fast networks and other forms of cost-effective internet connections, with a view to ensuring their balanced development in the long term;

Broadband has been mentioned in several policies: e-inclusion, accessible digital content, the radio frequency spectrum policy, research and development and the regulatory framework for networks and electronic communication services are all connected with broadband, as are the cohesion policy and rural and regional development strategies.

10. Takes the view that the key to closing the broadband gap is innovative technology, that is technology which makes it possible to construct high-capacity broadband connections, and points to the fact that new technology has allowed disadvantaged regions to leapfrog many phases of development;

Particularly in future, we need to reflect further on the issue of the amount of private use that has increased exponentially thanks to the impetus provided by digital technology via broadband or any other advanced technological platform.

As far as disseminating and consolidating broadband technology is concerned, the Commission acknowledges in its report to the European Council in Barcelona that this technology is not at present being provided and used by the Member States as quickly as we would expect.

The EU and the US should encourage the widespread deployment of key technologies such as broadband, radio frequency identification devices and other innovative technologies which could contribute to promoting transatlantic innovation and growth.