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Thursday 6 July, 2023 | News

The EU’s Digital Decade envisages full 5G or 5G-equivalent coverage by 2030. This goal has been set to deliver digital equality and inclusion for all European citizens and businesses, no matter where they live or work. The important question is how to best deliver on this ...

Monday 3 July, 2023 | News

With many key policy initiatives currently in progress, the Spanish Government’s assumption of the Presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 July brings with it the opportunity to drive for real change. It will bring these crucial topics to the forefront of ...

Friday 16 June, 2023 | News

In February 2023, the European Commission launched a consultation on “the future of the electronic communications sector and its infrastructure.” The consultation sought stakeholders’ views on ensuring that the investments required to roll out such infrastructure are ...

Thursday 1 June, 2023 | News

The European Commission and Moldovan authorities have facilitated a voluntary Joint Declaration between EU and Moldovan mobile operators, which was signed on 31 May during a ceremony hosted by the Commission. The Declaration will ensure lower roaming tariffs between the ...

Tuesday 23 May, 2023 | News

In times of crisis, companies stand ready to do their part and help public bodies by sharing data to tackle public emergencies, as evidenced during the Covid-19 pandemic. However, to function, mandatory data sharing between private companies and governments needs clear and ...

Friday 19 May, 2023 | News

The GSMA and ETNO, industry associations representing fixed and mobile network operators, have called for European policymakers to take bold action to secure EU connectivity leadership over the next decade. In a joint response to the European Commission consultation on “the ...

Thursday 9 March, 2023 | News

MWC Barcelona 2023: debate | inspiration | business On 27 February – 2 March, the GSMA welcomed more than 88,500 attendees from 202 countries and territories to MWC Barcelona 2023, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event. The GSMA Ministerial ...

Thursday 23 February, 2023 | News

John Giusti, Chief Regulatory Officer at the GSMA, said: “In an increasingly digital world, Europe’s future economic success and social development will hinge on sustained investment in advanced communications networks. We applaud the European Commission’s launch of its ...

Wednesday 22 February, 2023 | News

We are deeply saddened by the earthquake in Türkiye and Syria and our thoughts are with all those impacted. Connectivity for the impacted population is a vital element to ensure that communities can access life-saving information, stay in touch with loved ones and access ...

Tuesday 14 February, 2023 | News

With the smartphone revolution and the rapid growth in wireless data services, operators worldwide are exploring opportunities to reduce costs or to re-use 2G/3G spectrum for the more cost-efficient 4G and 5G technologies, by shutting down networks using the older legacy ...

Thursday 8 December, 2022 | News

On 5 December, the GSMA invited its members, EU institutions representatives, telecom attaches, and the broader EU stakeholders to its Winter Reception. The evening was dedicated to exchanging views on the latest policy developments, discussing end-of-the-year achievements, ...