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Open letter to the European Telecoms Ministers ahead of European Ministerial Council
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Monday 23 Oct 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
Electronic Communication Code: Urgent Action Needed to Advance European Digital Ambitions as We Enter the 5G era As you are no doubt aware, European citizens and businesses rely on ...
The Mobile Economy – Europe 2017
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Thursday 19 Oct 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
Europe is the most highly penetrated mobile region in the world. At the end of 2016, there were 456 million unique mobile subscribers in Europe, equivalent to 84% of the population. This high penetration rate means that there is little ...
GSMA Mobile 360 Series – Europe Conference Set to Debate Ambitious Reforms Needed for a Fair Regulatory Framework
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Tuesday 10 Oct 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
Brussels: The GSMA will host the annual Mobile 360 Series – Europe conference in Brussels on Tuesday, 17 October. The half-day conference gathers leaders and policymakers from the EU and public policy organisations ...
Connected cars: ready for a smooth and safe ride
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Monday 9 Oct 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
Policymakers across Europe are deliberating how best to realise the potential of self-driving cars. One key aspect is at the top of the agenda: which technology to choose for short-range communications between vehicles and with ...
European Commission proposes new rules on cybersecurity and data flows
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Monday 9 Oct 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
On 19 September, the European Commission presented its long awaited proposal on the free flow of data to enable the storage and ...
The Hutchison/Orange Merger in Austria Highlights the Positive Impact of Consolidation on Quality and Innovation
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Wednesday 27 Sep 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
Brussels: The GSMA today announced the findings of a new report, “Assessing the impact of mobile consolidation on innovation and quality – an evaluation of the Hutchison / Orange merger in ...
Tallinn Digital Summit : leading industry associations urge the European Institutions to re-evaluate the current direction of the EU Digital Single Market legislative debate
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Monday 25 Sep 2017 | Joint Industry Statement |
Joint Industry Letter Tallinn Digital Summit_25 9 2017
GSMA Urges the Commission to Adopt a Technology-Neutral Approach in Developing the EU’s Cooperative Intelligent Transport System
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Thursday 14 Sep 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
Brussels: The GSMA today urged the European Commission to keep the European market unrestricted for cellular technologies for use in connected vehicles. The EU plans to roll out a Cooperative Intelligent Transport ...
ETNO – GSMA Joint Statement: Protecting consumers while supporting innovation under the ePR
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Wednesday 21 Jun 2017 | Joint Industry Statement |
GSMA - ETNO Joint Statement on ePR 20170621
Mobile Industry Calls for Greater Ambition on Telecoms Framework Reforms
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Thursday 8 Jun 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
EU Requires a Regulatory Framework to Encourage Investment and Innovation Brussels: Ahead of tomorrow’s EU Council meeting of Telecoms Ministers to discuss amendments to the ...
Leading EU associations urge lawmakers to put 5G at the heart of telecoms reforms
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Wednesday 7 Jun 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
Joint Statement on saving Europe’s 5G ambition Brussels: Our Associations are concerned about the current legislative debate on telecoms reform. The ambitions set out in the ...
Joint Industry Statement on IoT and Innovation
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Wednesday 10 May 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
Joint Industry Statement on IoT and Innovation
GSMA’s Views on Selected Topics Relating to the European Data Economy
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Wednesday 26 Apr 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Views on European Data Economy_April 2017
GSMA Response to the European Data Economy Consultation
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Wednesday 26 Apr 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Response European Data Economy Consultation _ April 2017
Connected and automated driving EATA presents deployment roadmap, submits proposal for EU-wide project
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Monday 27 Feb 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
The European Automotive Telecom Alliance (EATA) today presented the next steps to make connected and automated driving a reality. During a roundtable discussion chaired by European Commission Vice-President Andrus Ansip and in the ...
EU Merger Regulation: The GSMA Supports Transaction Value-Based Threshold
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Monday 16 Jan 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
Mobile Operators Encourage the Commission to Carry Out a Further Consultation When Assessment Parameters Will Be Defined in More Detail Brussels: The GSMA, in its response to the ...
GSMA response to the Public Consultation on Evaluation of procedural and jurisdictional aspects of EU Merger Control
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Friday 13 Jan 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA response to the Public Consultation on ...
ETNO and GSMA about New e-Privacy Regulation: Telcos call for a customer-friendly and innovation-ready approach
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Tuesday 10 Jan 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
Brussels – Today, the European Commission has presented its Proposal for a Regulation on e-Privacy. It is intended to replace Directive 2002/58/EC and it adds to the existing General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). ETNO ...
GSMA Response to the RSPG Public consultation on the Spectrum Aspects of the Internet of Things(IoT) including M2M
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Monday 9 Jan 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Response to the RSPG Public consultation ...
GSMA Response to the RSPG Public consultation on the Spectrum Aspects of Intelligent Transport Systems
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Monday 9 Jan 2017 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Response to the RSPG Public consultation on the Spectrum ...
Europe Needs a Step Change in Investment to Match Its Digital Ambitions
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Friday 2 Dec 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Recommends Further Improvements to the Telecoms Reform Package Brussels: At today’s Telecoms Council, the GSMA called on Ministers to commit to the rapid adoption of the ...
GSMA position on the European Electronic Communications Code
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Friday 2 Dec 2016 | Position Paper |
GSMA position on the European Electronic Communications Code
Swedish Spectrum Decision Will Set Back Digitisation Progress
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Thursday 1 Dec 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
Reservation of Core Broadband Spectrum for Dedicated Public Safety Networks Will Result in Inefficient Use and Scarcity of Spectrum 1 December 2016, Brussels: The GSMA believes ...
GSMA comments on Draft BEREC Work Programme 2017
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Wednesday 2 Nov 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA comments on Draft BEREC Work Programme 2017
New GSMA Study Charts Course to Reset Competition Policy for Digital Ecosystems
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Thursday 20 Oct 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Report Proposes New Thinking on How Competition Policy Applies to the Digital Economy Brussels: The GSMA today launched the report “Resetting Competition ...
ETNO and GSMA: Towards an Effective Fair-Use Policy for Roam-Like-At-Home
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Wednesday 19 Oct 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
Brussels, 19 October 2016 – The telecoms industry is committed to the objectives of EU Regulation 2015/2120, which ...
GSMA delegation meets Commissioner Vestager
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Tuesday 18 Oct 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA and a delegation of telecoms leaders have been received today by Margrethe Vestager, European Commissioner for Competition. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the determining role of ...
GSMA Warns Dutch Net Neutrality Law in Conflict with EU Regulation
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Tuesday 11 Oct 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
Decision Will Hinder Development of Innovative Services and Consumer Choice Brussels: The GSMA has serious concerns about the revised Dutch Net Neutrality Law, which has been ...
GSMA Commends European Commission Proposals on Spectrum Reform
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Wednesday 14 Sep 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
The overall telecoms package must drive a step change in infrastructure investment and support 5G leadership Brussels: The European Commission today tabled legislative proposals to ...
GSMA Europe Response to the Public Consultation for the Fitness Check of EU consumer and marketing law
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Tuesday 9 Aug 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Europe Response to the Public Consultation for the ...
GSMA – ETNO Complementary Policy Paper on the Public Consultation for the Fitness Check of EU consumer and marketing law
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Tuesday 9 Aug 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA - ETNO Complementary Policy Paper on ...
GSMA – ETNO Complementary Policy Paper on the Public Consultation for the Fitness Check of EU consumer and marketing law
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Tuesday 9 Aug 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA - ETNO Complementary Policy Paper on ...
GSMA Europe Response to the RSPG Draft Opinion for Public Consultation on Strategic Roadmap Towards 5G for Europe
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Sunday 31 Jul 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Europe Response to the RSPG Draft Opinion ...
Draft BEREC guidelines not in line with the Regulation
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Tuesday 19 Jul 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
A risk for customer choice, 5G and broadband ambitions Brussels – The electronic communication industry welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the Open Internet Guidelines ...
GSMA response to EC Consultation on opportunities for a coordinated introduction of 5G networks in Europe
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Monday 11 Jul 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA response to EC Consultation on opportunities for a ...
GSMA Supports European Commission’s Efforts to Accelerate 5G Development in Europe
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Thursday 7 Jul 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
Backed by Telecommunications and Vertical Industry Players, 5G Manifesto Lays Groundwork for Launch of Commercial 5G Services in Europe by 2020 Brussels: The GSMA announced its ...
Joint Press Note: Automotive and Telecoms Sectors to Launch EU Project for Connected and Automated Driving
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Thursday 7 Jul 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
Brussels: Europe’s leading trade associations for the telecommunications and the automotive sectors announced today that they intend to launch a large-scale, pre-deployment project to test connected and ...
Joint Industry Statement – Empowering Trust and Innovation by Repealing the E-Privacy Directive
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Tuesday 5 Jul 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
Brussels: The tech and telecom industries call for the e-Privacy Directive to be repealed. We believe that simplifying and streamlining regulation will benefit consumers by ensuring they are provided with a simple, ...
GSMA Response – EC Public Consultation on the Evaluation and Review of the ePrivacy Directive
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Tuesday 5 Jul 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Response - EC Public Consultation on the Evaluation and Review of ...
GSMA contribution to the European Commission Public Consultation on the Termination Rates Recommendation
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Tuesday 7 Jun 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA contribution to the European Commission Public Consultation on the ...
GSMA Outlines Seven Steps to Achieving European Leadership in Mobile
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Tuesday 31 May 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
Policy Roadmap Looks Towards 5G Connectivity and Services Across Europe Brussels: The GSMA today outlined seven policy steps necessary for Europe to regain a leading position in ...
GSMA Comments on the European Council Conclusions on the Decision for the Use of the 470-790Mhz Spectrum Band
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Thursday 26 May 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
Brussels: The GSMA welcomes the European Council’s proactive and rapid adoption of its General Approach for the European Commission proposal “Decision on the use of the 470-790MHz ...
GSMA Announces Vice-President Ansip, Commissioner Oettinger and Belgian Deputy Prime Minister De Croo will Speak at Mobile 360 Series – Europe
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Thursday 19 May 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
Brussels: The GSMA announced today that European Commission Vice-President for the Digital Single Market, Andrus Ansip, and Günther Oettinger, EU Commissioner for Digital Economy and Society, as well as Alexander De ...
New GSMA Study Describes the Changing Economics of the Digital Ecosystem
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Tuesday 17 May 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
Report Explores the Dynamics Shaping the Internet’s Future 17 May 2016, Brussels: The GSMA today published a new report examining the structure, economic drivers and financial ...
Joint Industry Statement on Innovation and the Open Internet
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Wednesday 11 May 2016 | Joint Industry Statement |
Joint Industry Statement on Innovation and the Open Internet
Joint Industry letter on E-Commerce Directive as a key tool in the fight against illegal content online
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Thursday 28 Apr 2016 | Position Paper |
Joint Industry letter on E-Commerce Directive as a key tool in the fight against illegal content online
GSMA Position Paper on the European Commission’s proposal for a Regulation on ensuring the cross-border portability of online content services in the internal market
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Tuesday 26 Apr 2016 | Position Paper |
GSMA Position Paper on the European Commission's proposal for a Regulation on ensuring the cross-border ...
GSMA response to EC Public consultation on the evaluation and modernisation of the legal framework for the enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR)
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Friday 15 Apr 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA position paper on contract rules for online purchases
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Monday 14 Mar 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA position paper on contract rules for online purchases
GSMA Europe response on EC Public Consultation on Review of national wholesale roaming markets, fair use policy and the sustainability mechanism referred to in the Roaming Regulation
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Wednesday 17 Feb 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA response to European Commission’s Evaluation and Fitness Check Roadmap
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Wednesday 10 Feb 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA response to European Commission's Evaluation and Fitness Check Roadmap
GSMA response to Public Consultation on Standards in the Digital Single Market: setting priorities and ensuring delivery
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Tuesday 5 Jan 2016 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA response to Public Consultation on ...
GSMA comments to the draft update of the RSPG Work programme 2016
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Tuesday 22 Dec 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA comments to the draft update of the RSPG Work programme 2016
GSMA comments to draft RSPG Report on the implementation of the current RSPP and its revision to address the next period
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Tuesday 22 Dec 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA comments to draft RSPG Report on the ...
GSMA Response to RSPG Report on Efficient Awards and Efficient Use of Spectrum
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Tuesday 22 Dec 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Response to RSPG Report on Efficient Awards and Efficient Use of ...
GSMA Response to Public Consultation on Online platforms, cloud & data, liability of intermediaries, collaborative economy
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Monday 21 Dec 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Response to Public Consultation on Online platforms, cloud ...
ETNO-GSMA Tax Policy Committee contribution to EU consultation on Modernising VAT for cross border e-commerce
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Friday 18 Dec 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
ETNO-GSMA Tax Policy Committee contribution to EU ...
Summary of the GSMA response to the public consultation on the evaluation of the review of the regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services
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Monday 7 Dec 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
Summary of the GSMA response to the public consultation on the evaluation of the review of the regulatory framework for ...
Socio-economic benefits of greater spectrum policy harmonisation in the EU
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Tuesday 1 Dec 2015 | Report |
This report presents research conducted by the management consultancy Arthur D Little and the GSMA that examines how differences in spectrum policy across EU Member States impact the availability and take-up of mobile broadband ...
GSMA response to draft BEREC report on enabling the Internet of Things
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Monday 9 Nov 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA response to draft BEREC report on enabling the Internet of Things
GSMA Response to BEREC consultation on Work Programme 2016
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Wednesday 4 Nov 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Response to BEREC consultation on Work Programme 2016
GSMA Response to BEREC consultation on draft report on OTT services
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Wednesday 4 Nov 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Response to BEREC consultation on draft report on OTT services
GSMA Response to European Commission’s Public Consultation on Directive 2010/13/EU on audio-visual media services (AVMSD)
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Wednesday 30 Sep 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Response to European Commission's Public Consultation on Directive 2010/13/EU on audio-visual media ...
GSMA response to BEREC consultation on draft report on oligopoly analysis and regulation
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Saturday 1 Aug 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA response to BEREC consultation on draft report on oligopoly analysis and ...
Telecom operators welcome the Justice and Home Affairs Council agreement on the General Data Protection Regulation and call for an urgent repeal of the ePrivacy Directive
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Monday 15 Jun 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
Telecom operators welcome the Justice and Home Affairs Council agreement on the General Data Protection ...
GSMA Response to European Commission consultationon on the Pascal Lamy Report
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Sunday 12 Apr 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Response to European Commission consultation on on the Pascal Lamy Report
The Mobile Economy Europe 2014 – Infographics
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Thursday 26 Feb 2015 | Fact Sheet |
Removal of barriers for a connected digital single market, alongside network investment, will help drive growth, innovation and social inclusion in Europe.
GSMA response to BEREC Report on Oligopoly Analysis and regulation
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Friday 30 Jan 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA response to BEREC Report on Oligopoly Analysis and regulation
Joint Open Internet Statement: Choice, quality, innovation and investment in an Open Internet
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Tuesday 27 Jan 2015 | Joint Industry Statement |
Joint Open Internet Statement: Choice, quality, innovation and ...
GSMA Response to Public consultation on the Draft RSPG Opinion on Common Policy Objectives for WRC-15
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Monday 12 Jan 2015 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA response to the Public consultation on the Draft ...
European mobile network operator mergers – A regulatory assessment
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Monday 8 Dec 2014 | Report |
European mobile network operator mergers - A regulatory assessment
Economic Impact of stricter EMF limits on the Roll-Out of Mobile Broadband Networks – Calculations from Italy and Poland
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Tuesday 25 Nov 2014 | Report |
The report analyses specific cases where national/local legislations through the adoption of extremely restrictive electromagnetic field (EMF) exposure limits have negatively affected the rollout of faster mobile broadband. Adoption ...
GSMA Response to Public Consultation on Europe 2020 Strategy- Mobile for Europe 2020- A stronger partnership agenda
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Tuesday 11 Nov 2014 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Response to Public Consultation on Europe ...
Joint Statement: Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement
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Tuesday 4 Nov 2014 | Joint Industry Statement |
Joint Statement Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement
GSMA comments on BEREC Work Programme 2015
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Tuesday 28 Oct 2014 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA comments on BEREC Work Programme 2015
GSMA answers to BEREC questions on Roam Like At Home (RLAH)
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Tuesday 28 Oct 2014 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA answers to BEREC questions on Roam Like At Home (RLAH)
GSMA comments on the BEREC strategy 2015-2017
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Tuesday 28 Oct 2014 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA comments on the BEREC strategy 2015-2017
Briefing Paper on International Data Transfers
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Wednesday 6 Aug 2014 | Public Consultation Response |
Briefing Paper on International Data Transfers
GSMA Response to European Commission Green Paper on mHealth
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Thursday 3 Jul 2014 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Response to European Commission Green Paper on mHealth
GSMA Europe response to the BEREC consultation on its draft report on monitoring quality of Internet access services in the context of net neutrality
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Monday 28 Apr 2014 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Europe response to the BEREC consultation on its draft report on monitoring quality of Internet access services in ...
GSMA response to the public consultation on the preliminary SCENIHR opinion on “Potential health effects of exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMF)”
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Thursday 17 Apr 2014 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA response to the public consultation on the preliminary SCENIHR opinion on “Potential health effects of ...
ETNO-GSMA Tax Policy Committee Response to the OECD’s Discussion Draft on the Tax Challenges of the Digital Economy
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Tuesday 15 Apr 2014 | Public Consultation Response |
ETNO-GSMA Tax Policy Committee Response to the OECD’s Discussion Draft on the Tax Challenges of the ...
Joint e-Communications industry statement on the Open Internet debate
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Wednesday 2 Apr 2014 | Joint Industry Statement |
Joint e-Communications industry statement on the Open Internet debate
GSMA position on the state of play on the measures to ensure a high common level of network and information security across the Union (NIS)
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Friday 7 Mar 2014 | Position Paper |
GSMA position on the state of play on the measures to ensure a high common level of network and information security across the ...
Coalition Contribution to European Commission Consultation on Copyright
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Tuesday 4 Mar 2014 | Public Consultation Response |
Coalition Contribution to European Commission Consultation on Copyright
GSMA Europe Case Study Executive Summary: Arbitrary Radio Frequency exposure limits: Impact on 4G networks deployment in Europe
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Monday 10 Feb 2014 | Report |
The GSMA welcomes the adoption of harmonised, Electromagnetic Fields/Radio Frequency (EMF/RF) exposure limit policies based on the international guidelines. In Europe exposure to electromagnetic fields is governed on the basis of the ...
GSMA Europe Case Study: Arbitrary Radio Frequency exposure limits: Impact on 4G networks deployment in Europe
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Monday 10 Feb 2014 | Report |
The GSMA welcomes the adoption of harmonised, Electromagnetic Fields/Radio Frequency (EMF/RF) exposure limit policies based on the international guidelines. In Europe exposure to electromagnetic fields is governed on the basis of the ...
GSMA Position on the Recommendations for the Security of Mobile Payments
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Friday 31 Jan 2014 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Position on the Recommendations for the Security of Mobile Payments
GSMA Response to the RSPG Consultation on the RSPG Work Programme “2014 and beyond”
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Monday 6 Jan 2014 | Public Consultation Response |
GSMA Response to the RSPG Consultation on the RSPG Work Programme "2014 and beyond"