ETNO believes the Electronic Communications Code is a missed opportunity

Brussels, 6 June 2018 – ETNO, the Association representing Europe’s leading telecom operators, believes that the Electronic Communications Code (the Code) represented a once in a decade chance to simplify and improve the EU rules for the sector in the interest of European citizens and businesses. This opportunity has been missed. The Code will not ignite the much needed rush to invest in 5G and fibre networks and it will add complexity to an already burdensome system.

ETNO Press Release: Note of Europe’s leading CEOs on the Electronic Communications Code

The European Electronic Communications Code is no ordinary legislation. This is a once-in-a-decade opportunity to unlock investment in world-class infrastructure, which is the core of a successful society and economy. However, key parts of the debate so far risk leading to the opposite. 

ETNO Press Release - Lead or Lose: Europe is at digital crossroads, telcos can make the difference

Brussels, 27 September 2017 – Europe has lost as much as €100m in telco EBIT each day to digital disruptors and telcos in other regions for the past 10 years, which has impoverished the bloc’s digital economy. However, if industry and regulators embrace transformation, Europe can gain up to €4bn/day by being at the centre of the digital ecosystem, according to Accenture Strategy research conducted for ETNO.

ETNO meets with US regulators and stakeholders

GSMA and ETNO Joint Position: The Proposed European ePrivacy Regulation

Brussels, June 2017. With the proposed ePR progressing through the European Union legislative process, the GSMA and ETNO are calling for the EU to consider the following critical areas to ensure the end result strengthens consumer trust and encourages digital innovation.

ETNO statement on the Framework Review Consultation

Press Release: ETNO comments on the Draft BEREC Report on Oligopoly Analysis and Regulation