#ETNODigital: Blogpost on the new Gigabit Infrastructure Act, video interview with Telenor's Ingeborg Øfsthus, and more
7 September 2023 - Edition n.343
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POLICY

Telecom companies in India want tech firms to pay for network usage

TECHCRUNCh - 5 September 2023

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Google Search, Whatsapp, and TikTok on list of 22 services targeted by EU’s tough new DMA

THE VERGE - 6 September 2023

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Macron to discuss AI with Scholz during Germany visit

POLITICO EUROPE - 6 SEPTEMBER 2023

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Reynders to take over as EU competition chief

Politico Europe - 5 September 2023

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Apple cites privacy concerns to refuse detection of child sexual abuse material

EURACTIV - 5 September 2023

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Focus on

The Gigabit Infrastructure Act promises high-speed internet for Europe, boosting inclusion, growth, & innovation. But how can Europe speed up network build-out?

ETNO's Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs Maarit Palovirta and Policy Manager Xhoana Shehu spotlight three priorities with a direct & important impact in European citizens’ lives & economy. 

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#ThinkDigital Interview with Ingeborg Øfsthus, Senior Vice President Nordic CTO , Telenor

Senior Vice President Nordic CTO at Telenor Ingeborg Øfsthus describes how telecom operators should change their business model: by de-bundling, virtualising and cloudifying the way they deliver services.

Ms. Øfsthus is also highlighting the role of telecom operators at the time of promoting digitalisation in Europe by helping companies deliver their services in a new way and also helping citizens change their daily lives. “Whenever there is digitalization, there's telecom”, she concludes.

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Reports

Sleight of hand: How China weaponizes software vulnerability

ATLANTIC COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 2023

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Transparency reporting on child sexual exploitation and abuse online

OECD - SEPTEMBER 2023

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Facts & Figures

 Mobile SUBSCRIPTIONS BY TEChNOLOGY: EVOLUTION FROM 2017 to 2027

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South Korea: ICT ministry is preparing the country to the era of #DigitalSophistication:
💡2026 for 1st #6G showcase
💡2027 for low orbit #satellite test
💡R&I on #QuantumInternet
📈 projects data 6x traffic growth to 17,477 Tbps in ‘27
#M360
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@LISEFUHR

Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at the 🇦🇺#NetThing2023 in Brisbane, where I could talk about the Leadership Panel's work and the importance of telcos' involvement in global internet governance discussions. 

Check out my key takeaways and the event recording👇
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@dreynders

Following EVP @vestager’s leave, I have been assigned the portfolio responsibility for Competition. I will continue to ensure that EU competition policy & rules are vigorously enforced. 

I thank President @vonderleyen for her trust. I look forward to working with  @EU_Competition
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@EU_COMPETITION

🚨 Today we designate for the first time six #gatekeepers under the #DMA 👇
Alphabet
Amazon
Apple
ByteDance
Meta
Microsoft

The gatekeepers have 6 months to fully comply with all DMA obligations ✔️

For all information⬇️
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@RITA_WEZENBEEK

Today, 6 digital platforms were designated as Gatekeepers  under the DMA for 22 core platform services. From now on, they will be under the EU Commission’s supervision to make their services more open for competition and innovation; good news for all of us who use their services!
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@THIERryBRETON

Q... for Quantum🌐

From computing to cybersecurity, communication to defence, #Quantum has a revolutionary potential. 

And with its graduates, publications & patents, the EU has all it takes to become the world’s “quantum valley”🇪🇺

#StrategicAutonomics
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@GDCOALITION

#EGDC supports the sustainability goals of sectors such as
🏗️Construction/ Building,
🚛Transport
🌱Agriculture
🏙️Smart cities
🏭Manufacturing
and contributes to green #DigitalTransformation of the EU.
🔔Follow us on socials for regular updates #GreenDigitalCoalition.
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@JGREINER_EU

We’re hiring - come join a great team - Deadline for applications 27th September ! Deutsche Telekom
Senior Manager European Affairs (m/f/d) based in Brussels

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TECH

Telia Company’s net-zero science-based targets approved by SBTi

Telia Company - 7 September 2023

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US Wants Details on Made-in-China Huawei Chip

THE GUARDIAN - 6 September 2023

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Fibre is forever: GO’s €100 million True Fibre network reaches 75% of the island

GO MALTA - 6 September 2023

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X launches Community Notes for videos

TECHCRUNCH - 6 SEPTEMBER 2023

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TikTok opens Dublin data centre to ease China spying fears

BBC - 5 September 2023

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Meta to drop 'Facebook News' tab in some European countries

REUTERS - 5 September 2023

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Deutsche Telekom opens quantum research lab

TOTAL TELECOM - 4 SEPTEMBER 2023

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Wanted: skilled workers to combat the rise in cyber crime

FINANCIAL TIMES - 4 SEPTEMBER 2023

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Events
GSMA,
7-8 September 2023, Seoul (SOUTH KOREA)

M360 APAC

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BRUEGEL,
12 September 2023, Online

What can Member States do with the Digital Markets Act?

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ACCESS Partnerships,
15-17 September 2023, Prague

International Conference Rethinking: How to Train Teachers of Tomorrow

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GSMA Europe,
18 September 2023, Brussels

Building a Competitive, Digital and Green Europe

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Cullen International,
19-21 September 2023, Online

Competition Law in the telecoms sector

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GIGAEUROPE & EURACTIV,
20 September 2023, Online

GIGABIT INFRASTRUCTURE ACT: A GLOBAL LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR THE EU?

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BEREC,
21 September 2023, Brussels

BEREC Workshop on international submarine connectivity in the EU

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DigitalEurope,
27 September 2023, Online

Cloud rules in the EU: how cloudy is the legislative journey ahead? 

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OCTOBER
European Commission,
11 October 2022, Brussels

5GSC Community Conference

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NOVEMBER
Financial times / ETNO,
7 November 2023, Online/Brussels

FT-ETNO TECH & POLITICS FORUM

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