EU telcos welcome the European Commission approach to digital leadership, stress the role of 5G and fibre networks

Brussels, 19 February 2020 – ETNO, the Association representing Europe’s leading telecom companies, welcomes the fresh approach to digital leadership enshrined in the “Shaping Europe’s digital future” Strategy, in the “Communication on a European Data Strategy” and in the “White Paper on Artificial Intelligence”, which were unveiled today by the European Commission.

European telcos support harmonised and fact-based EU rules on 5G security

Brussels, 29 January 2020 – ETNO, the Association representing Europe’s leading telecom operators, supports a harmonised EU approach to 5G security. Security is at the heart of our on-going work to deploy resilient 5G infrastructure across European territories. We therefore welcome today’s publication of the “5G Security Toolbox”, presented by EU Member States with ENISA and the European Commission.

EU connectivity is becoming faster and more intelligent, but more investment is needed

Brussels, 28 January 2020 – 5G and fibre are becoming a reality in Europe and there is a major opportunity for launching European AI and data-based services. Telcos will be a major lever for growth and inclusion across the digital ecosystem. However, telecom markets remain relatively weak in Europe, which means that policy action is needed to boost investment in networks and make the Continent globally competitive. These are some of the key findings of the 2020 “State of Digital Communications” Report, launched today by ETNO, Europe’s leading telecoms association, and prepared by leading research firm Analysys Mason.

Leading telecom CEOs meet with EVP Vestager

Brussels, 2 December 2019 – A delegation of CEOs from ETNO, the association representing Europe’s leading telecom operators, has met today with Margrethe Vestager, Executive Vice-President, Europe fit for the Digital Age. The delegation included: Tim Hoettges, Deutsche Telekom; Stephane Richard, Orange; Thomas Arnolder, Telekom Austria; Salvatore Rossi, TIM; Alexandre Fonseca, Altice Portugal; as well as the Chairman of ETNO, Steven Tas, the Director General of ETNO, Lise Fuhr, and senior representatives from Telefonica and Telenor.

CEOs Statement on the Purpose of Digital Networks

The CEOs from ETNO companies joined the following statement:

Europeans deserve a digital economy that delivers for all, by creating new opportunities of inclusive growth and societal improvement across European regions and across all sectors of society. We believe that the ultimate purpose of the new and existing digital networks is to enable such opportunities.

EU digital leadership: telcos and cable companies call for a consistent approach to e-Privacy

WRC-19: EU telcos call for empowering citizens through ambitious global spectrum policy

Brussels, Sharm el Sheikh, 21 October 2019 – ETNO, the Association representing Europe’s leading telecom operators, welcomes the Radiocommunication Assembly 2019 and the World Radiocommunication Conference of 2019 (WRC-19). The meeting has the potential to be a major milestone, as it will update the Radio Regulations at a time in which 5G innovation takes off across geographies.

ETNO launches “Europe 2030” agenda, announces new members and Chairman

La Valletta (Malta), 17 October 2019 – The Member and Observer companies of ETNO, the Association representing Europe’s leading providers of digital networks and services, met today in Malta for the 58^th General Assembly. During the meeting, chaired by Maltese leading telecom operator GO, ETNO announced its “Europe 2030” agenda as well as the appointment of Steven Tas (Proximus) as Chairman of the Executive Board.

Joint Industry Statement on the ePrivacy Regulation

 EU telecoms and cable sectors uphold confidentiality of communications, ask for promoting European innovation and competitiveness

Brussels, 10 October 2019 – The GSMA, ETNO and Cable Europe look forward to working with the new College of European Commissioners to advance the digital single market and spur European innovation and growth. Telecommunications and cable operators remain the backbone of the European digital economy.