Brussels, 15/02/2012 (Agence Europe) - On 15 February, in plenary session in Strasbourg, the European Parliament approved a compromise text on how best to reallocate radio spectrum frequencies. The objective is to ensure an effective distribution of radio frequencies freed up by the switch from analogue to digital TV to new uses, such as wireless broadband services. “The first EU policy on radio spectrum will enable the EU to regain world leadership in wireless communication”, said rapporteur Gunnar Hökmark (EPP, Sweden). The compromise was adopted by the member states during the Telecoms Council last December. According to the deal, the 800 MHz band, currently used for TV, should be made available for wireless broadband services in all EU member states from 1 January 2013. At Parliament's request, at least 1200 MHz should be allocated to mobile data traffic by 2015. It is planned that the Commission will assess application of the programme before the end of 2015. (IL/transl.fl)