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ETNO calls for transformative connectivity policies to secure Europe’s competitiveness

Brussels, 26 June 2024 – Today, 76% of European citizens see advanced connectivity as essential in improving their lives and socio-economic prospects, with almost 30% asking to strengthen the availability of high-speed internet for everyone, everywhere.
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ETNO-GSMA contribution to BEREC Report on Cloud and Edge Computing Services

Cloud and edge services are at the core of the transformation that our sector is undergoing: telecoms operators are turning their networks into platforms for innovation by embracing disaggregated and cloud native architectures, high automation (e.g. based on AI/ML), programmability, and the development of new network as a service (NaaS) applications. As ETNO and the GSMA, we have outlined our vision for telecom transformation in our contribution to the European Commission’s consultation on the future of the electronic communications sector and its infrastructure, which is clearly reflected in the Commission’s White Paper “How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?”¹.
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The State of Digital Communications 2024

This 2024 edition of the State of Digital Communications Report paints a bittersweet picture. On the one hand, network innovation is starting to take-off and the investment by European telecoms operators is reaching historic levels. On the other hand, global competition in the connectivity value-chain has started biting Europe, and the financial health of the telecoms sector is far from improving.
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Latest news

ETNO’s Executive Board announces Lise Fuhr’s departure

Brussels, 3 September 2024 – The Executive Board of ETNO, Europe’s leading telecom association, announces that Lise Fuhr will leave her role as Director General during the fall 2024 as she decided to accept a new position as CEO, based in Amsterdam.
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Industry coalition calls for the reaffirmation of the GDPR’s risk-based approach

Today, an industry coalition of 24 associations from multiple sectors issued a joint statement on the application of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
29 July, 2024 Read more
European Operators Renew Commitment to Keeping Ukrainian Refugees Connected Across Borders

Brussels, 10 July 2024 - ETNO, the Association representing Europe’s leading telecom operators, welcomes the agreement between the European Commission, the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC), the Ukrainian national regulatory authority (NCEC), and 22 European and seven Ukrainian telecommunications operators.
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#ThinkDigital Videos

State of Digital Communications 2024: a brief summary

How is Europe doing when it comes to connectivity, networks & telecom services? ETNO's Alessandro Gropelli, Maarit Palovirta, Paolo Grassia & Xhoana Shehu present the main finding...
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State of Digital Communications 2024: a brief summary

State of Digital Communications 2024: a brief summary

How is Europe doing when it comes to connectivity, networks & telecom services? ETNO's Alessandro Gropelli, Maarit Palovirta, Paolo Grassia & Xhoana Shehu present the main findings of the State of Digital Communications 2024 Report in areas such as 5G & FTTH coverage, network innovation & sustainability. Download the full report for additional insights: https://lnkd.in/eMxwbiKJ
#ThinkDigital Interview with Michel Paulin, CEO at OVHcloud

#ThinkDigital Interview with Michel Paulin, CEO at OVHcloud

In the interview, Michel Paulin (CEO at OVHcloud) says that the gap between the American and the European in cloud industries is narrowing. However, he remains concerned about potential US monopolies and advocates for European alternatives: this is key to maintain innovation and prevent closed cloud systems from limiting choices.

But what about environmental concerns in the cloud industry? Michel Paulin says cloud should reduce its overall environmental impact, not just energy consumption. He speaks about OVHcloud's efforts, including water cooling tech to improve efficiency and a focus on reducing the use of energy, water, and the carbon footprint. Additionally, he highlights that server construction contributes significantly (80%) to the carbon footprint: this is the reason why OVHcloud decided to be vertically integrated.
#ThinkDigital Interview with Guillaume Boutin, CEO at Proximus

#ThinkDigital Interview with Guillaume Boutin, CEO at Proximus

This #ThinkDigital video interview features Guillaume Boutin, CEO at Proximus.

Guillaume advocates for EU support for telecom operators to expand their networks by ensuring a suitable return on their investments, establishing scale through a single market, and nurturing tech talent. Additionally, he emphasizes the need for an innovative environment that extends beyond infrastructure.

He highlights the challenge of securing approximately €200 billion for a continent-wide gigabit infrastructure by 2030, pivotal for innovation and creating EU champions in critical tech domains. Urgent action is imperative to guarantee technological autonomy and foster champions for the continent's future.

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