Repeal of GSM directive delayed

The agreement between EU member states to allow 900MHz and 1800MHz to be used for technologies other than 2G has not been passed into law as expected because of procedural objections raised by the European Parliament.

The European Parliament has delayed consideration of the European Commission proposal to repeal the 1987 GSM Directive, saying the matter should be handled in the context of the overhaul of EU telecommunications regulations. While there is no substantive disagreement between the Commission and Parliament over the plan, the issue has been caught up in a power struggle between the two institutions, a parliamentary source said. Nevertheless, both sides said they were confident the issue could be resolved before final action on the telecom package.

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