Brussels wants better access in Europe

strasbourg - All Europeans should have better access to the internet. That is why the European Commission wants to make more space for mobile services on the 700 MHz frequency. This should also enhance the development of cross-border applications.

In 2020 there will be nearly eight times more mobile Internet traffic than today, calculated the EU executive. The union must be prepared for that.

Radio frequencies cross borders, and therefore there is a need for better coordination when it comes to space frequencies, says Brussels. It is no longer of this time to have 28 different ways to regulate the airwaves '', said European Commissioner Andrus Ansip (Digital Agenda) Tuesday. With the same frequency throughout Europe for mobile services should include artifact and noise are avoided, says Brussels.

The proposal by Brussels to be approved by EU member states and the European Parliament before it goes into force.