new barriers have been identified. This is why the original Action Plan has been updated. By its
Resolution No. 694 of 24 October 2018, the Government discussed the report regarding the
implementation of the Action Plan.
The aim of the submitted document entitled Action Plan 2.0 to implement non-subsidy measures to
support the planning and development of electronic communications networks (hereinafter referred
to as the “Action Plan 2.0”) is to identify the most pressing issues and barriers to the development and
operation of electronic communications networks that are currently the most limiting factors to
investments in such networks. At the same time, the document proposes measures that should lead
to the elimination of identified problems in the field of planning and development of electronic
communications networks; it is also necessary to proceed in accordance with the public aid rules and
in the case a cumulative fulfilment of defining features of public aid is identified, to apply relevant legal
regulations in the given area.
The issue was discussed in detail with the Czech Telecommunication Office (with regard to its scope of
competence) and with professional associations or associations covering entrepreneurs in electronic
communications.
The results of the round table held on 29 May 2019 that was also attended by representatives of
relevant ministries and public administration authorities, the Association of Regions of the Czech
Republic, the Association of Towns and Municipalities of the Czech Republic, the Association of Local
Authorities of the Czech Republic and representatives of associations of entrepreneurs active in
electronic communications have also been included in Action Plan 2.0.
The Ministry of industry and Trade will regularly inform the Government of the Czech Republic of any
progress in the implementation of measures set out in Action Plan 2.0, with an annual frequency,
always by 30 June of each calendar year.
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