Position papers

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  ETNO policy position on Data Governance Act

  With the ever-growing number of data generated today, the EU needs the right governance model to unleash the potential of the data economy that could benefit to the society, citizens and companies. A key pillar of the EU Data Strategy (February 2020) welcomed by ETNO, the proposed Data Governance Act aims at boosting data sharing across sectors and member states while increasing citizens’ and companies’ trust and control over their data.

  As the telecom industry can provide data market places and data broker services [1], ETNO welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the DGA and share its views to achieve a successful, competitive, and innovative single data market.

  10 May, 2021 Read more
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  A TELECOMS INDUSTRY VIEW ON THE DIGITAL MARKETS ACT JOINT POSITION PAPER BY ETNO AND GSMA

  ETNO and GSMA welcome the Commission’s initiative to create a harmonised ex-ante instrument targeted at the providers of core platforms services designated as gatekeepers via the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Current legislative instruments are not sufficient to ensure contestable and fair markets in the digital economy. This would also support the DMA’s objective to strengthen the internal market by setting out harmonised rules across the EU.

  6 May, 2021 Read more
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  ETNO POSITION PAPER on the EC proposal on the review of roaming regulation

  The main objective pursued by the EC when reviewing current Roaming regulation is to assess whether the retail roaming market within the EU (RLAH) is working properly and whether since 2014 the market has experienced any material changes that are not properly reflected or tackled through current framework and accordingly the need for an update of such framework.

  According to diverse reports from the EC and BEREC, it seems that the RLAH regulation in force is working well. The EC proposal  is based on a cost modelling not taking into account the ongoing 5G transformation, the traffic patterns and investment needs. Moreover, the  ‘quality of service (QoS)’ obligations beyond existing transparency rules are not fit for purpose. In addition, the impact of the COVID crisis is not adequately considered across a number of dimensions, such as the impact on supply chains or deployment planning, volumes, …

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  5 May, 2021 Read more
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  Digital Services Act Joint Position by the GSMA and ETNO

  Since the adoption of the eCommerce Directive (eCD) in 2000, the use of digital services has increased considerably. Last year, almost 85 percent of all individuals in the EU-28, aged between 16 and 74 years, were using the internet regularly1. At the same time, the variety of online services has also grown exponentially, and new business and value creation models have emerged. In particular, the importance of online platforms that allow the wide dissemination of user-uploaded content to society has drastically increased.

  27 April, 2021 Read more
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  ETNO – GSMA joint response to the European Commission’s Digital Levy public consultation

  ETNO and the GSMA welcome the possibility to provide their comments below in response to the European Commission’s (‘EC’) Digital Levy public consultation.

  14 April, 2021 Read more
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  ETNO responses to RSPG Consultations on draft opinions on RSPP, Spectrum sharing, and Additional spectrum needs

  As ETNO appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the consultations on the RSPG draft opinions on RSPP, Spectrum sharing, and Additional spectrum needs and guidance on the fast rollout of future wireless broadband networks.

  30 March, 2021 Read more
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  ETNO position paper on the Revised Directive on Security of Network and Information Systems (NIS2)

  Introduction

  ETNO welcomes the Cybersecurity Package proposed by the European Commission on 16^th December 2020, which is an important part of the EU's digital transformation and recovery efforts. The package consists of the EU Cybersecurity Strategy for the Digital Decade (Cybersecurity Strategy), a proposal for a Directive on the Resilience of Critical Entities, repealing the Critical Infrastructure Directive (EC) 2008/114, and notably, a proposal for a Directive on measures for a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union (‘NIS 2'), repealing Directive (EU) 2016/1148 (NIS).

  30 March, 2021 Read more
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  Public Consultation on the Evaluation and Review of the Broadband Cost Reduction Directive

  Introduction

  The Broadband Cost Reduction Directive (2014/61/EU) aims to facilitate and incentivise the roll-out of high-speed electronic communications networks by lowering the costs of deployment with a set of harmonised measures. The measures focus on access to existing physical infrastructure, coordination of civil works, simplification of administrative procedures and requirements for in- building physical infrastructure for new buildings and major renovations. It also includes provisions to ensure transparency of relevant information through Single Information Points and dispute resolution mechanisms. 

  3 March, 2021 Read more
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  Joint Statement on Strengthening sectoral social dialogue in the services industry: The all-important role of social partners in building a resilient Europe

  The origin of European social dialogue lies in the EU’s decision to address social and economic issues arising from the creation of an EU single market through discussions between representatives of employers and workers (Art. 154f). Social dialogue has been the cornerstone of the social dimension of the single market.

  28 January, 2021 Read more
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  ETNO comments to Questionnaire of the Sub-group on Role of RSP to Help Combat Climate Change

  The European Telecommunication Network Operators' Association (ETNO) welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the Questionnaire of the Sub-group on Role of RSP to Help Combat Climate Change.

  27 January, 2021 Read more
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