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ETNO-GSMA Tax Policy Committee Response to European Commission proposed Directives on Digital Taxation

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Friday 3 Aug 2018 | Public Consultation Response |

The ETNO-GSMA Tax Policy Committee views on the EC proposals for Council Directives to introduce DST and introducing rules relating to the corporate taxation of a significant digital presence, and would like to provide the following comments.

GSMA’s views on the European Commission’s Public Consultation on measures to further improve the effectiveness of the fight against illegal content online

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Monday 25 Jun 2018 | Public Consultation Response |

This document outlines GSMA members’ comments on the European Commission’s (the Commission) public consultation on measures to further improve the effectiveness of the fight against illegal content online.

GSMA and ETNO position in relation to the proposal for a Regulation on promoting fairness and transparency for business users of online intermediation services

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Wednesday 20 Jun 2018 |

The GSMA and ETNO welcome the European Commission’s targeted approach aimed at tackling a number of identified issues with regard to the contractual relationships between online platforms and their business customers.

GSMA Comments on the Agreement on EECC: Europe Passes Up Opportunity To Demonstrate 5G Leadership

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Wednesday 6 Jun 2018 | Public Consultation Response |

In the GSMA’s view, this agreement is a political compromise that fails to confront long term challenges for the European telecommunication sector and could hinder deployment of 5G networks in Europe

Open letter from the mobile industry on the technical conditions of the 26GHz band in Europe

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Tuesday 5 Jun 2018 | Public Consultation Response |

The arrival of 5G offers an opportunity to build on this success with the potential to power a wide variety of new services and applications.

Cable Europe, ETNO, and GSMA call on Ministers on the ePrivacy Regulation

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Wednesday 30 May 2018 | Public Consultation Response |

Cable Europe, GSMA and ETNO’s members have made implementation of the GDPR their highest priority, since the protection of customer’s personal data is at the core of our industry’s business model.

Position paper on Article 13 of the proposed Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market

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Tuesday 29 May 2018 | Public Consultation Response |

It is critical that Article 13 strikes a fair and proportionate balance between the interests of all affected parties and that its scope is strictly limited to avoid risking a detrimental effect on the larger digital economy.

Position paper on the proposal for a Directive on Representative Actions for the Protection of the Collective Interests of the Consumers

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Monday 28 May 2018 | Public Consultation Response |

ETNO and the GSMA welcome the objective to improve law enforcement and strengthening consumer protection across the EU, irrespective of the location of size of an undertaking.

Position paper on the proposal for a Directive on Better Enforcement and Modernisation of EU Consumer Protection Rules

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Monday 28 May 2018 | Public Consultation Response |

ETNO and the GSMA welcome the objectives of the proposals on “A New Deal for Consumers”, which aim at updating consumer protection standards and improving enforcement.

Net Neutrality and BEREC guidelines: ensuring compliance and innovation

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Thursday 17 May 2018 | Public Consultation Response |

Experts from Europe’s leading telecom and cable operators have analysed the BEREC Guidelines on the Open Internet Regulation (EU 2015/2120).

EU new deal for consumers: ETNO and the GSMA call for consistent standards across services in modernising consumer laws

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Wednesday 11 Apr 2018 | Public Consultation Response |

Brussels, 11 April 2018 – In today’s digital age, receiving an SMS to safely finalise an online payment, using an instant messaging app, or enjoying seamless connectivity and compelling content at home or on the go ...

Joint statement of DIGITALEUROPE, ETNO and the GSMA on the outcome of the spectrum trilogue

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Friday 9 Mar 2018 | Public Consultation Response |

Brussels, 9.3.2018 – Cecilia Bonefeld-Dahl – Director-General of DIGITALEUROPE, Lise Fuhr – Director General of ETNO and Afke Schaart – VP and Head of Europe at the GSMA, issued the following joint statement: “We know that ...

Mobile Policy Handbook 2018

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Thursday 1 Mar 2018 |

In this sixth edition of the Mobile Policy Handbook, new policy topics and industry positions have been introduced on counterfeit mobile devices, cross-border flows of data and drones. Throughout the book, the content has been refreshed with up-to-date sta

ETNO and GSMA joint position paper on Article 13 of the proposed Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market

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Tuesday 9 Jan 2018 | Public Consultation Response |

The Commission’s objective in Article 13 (the so-called ‘value gap’ provision) is to improve copyright protection through the promotion of the level playing field between content rights-holders and certain types of ...

ETNO-GSMA Tax Policy Committee Response to the European Commission Public Consultation on fair taxation of the digital economy

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Wednesday 20 Dec 2017 | Public Consultation Response |

The ETNO-GSMA Tax Policy Committee appreciates the opportunity to provide its input on the consultation on fair taxation of the digital economy and would like to provide the following comments, complementary to the answers submitted ...

GSMA Europe Response to the BEREC and RSPG Joint Report on: Facilitating mobile connectivity in “challenge areas”

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Tuesday 28 Nov 2017 | Public Consultation Response |

The GSMA welcomes the joint report by BEREC and the RSPG on facilitating mobile connectivity in challenge areas and the opportunity to provide input through this consultation. The GSMA also welcomes the toolbox approach gathered by ...

Joint GSMA-ETNO response to BEREC Consultation on Monitoring Mobile Coverage

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Wednesday 22 Nov 2017 | Joint Industry Statement |

ETNO and the GSMA, who represent the telecoms sector in Europe, welcome the opportunity to comment on BEREC’s Preliminary Report on Monitoring Mobile Coverage. We hope the following detailed comments can ...

GSMA response to the BEREC public consultation on the BEREC Work Programme for 2018

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Wednesday 22 Nov 2017 | Public Consultation Response |

The GSMA, which represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, welcomes the opportunity to comment on BEREC’s draft Work Programme for 2018. We hope the following detailed comments can serve as a constructive contribution to ...

The EECC: Recommendations to the Co-Legislators

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Thursday 16 Nov 2017 | Public Consultation Response |

European citizens, businesses and administrations rely on mobile networks to socialise, do business, provide and access information everyday in every corner of every Member State of the Union. The social ...

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 ...