GSMA Europe Blog

The clock is ticking – León could determine whether Europe leads or lags behind

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Telecoms ministers convening today in the Spanish city of León do so at a crucial juncture in the European digital communications agenda. Over the next two days they will debate the future of connectivity in the region, a future brought into greater focus a couple of weeks ...

Mid-band 5G spectrum crucial to economic growth in Europe

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 Spectrum assignment can be a powerful driver of industrial development and economic growth over the next decade. The GSMA’s latest data – an analysis of the direct monetary impact of mid-band 5G – shows, for the first time, the potential socio-economic benefits at ...

GSMA Response to the Ukraine Crisis

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We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life in Ukraine. Our thoughts are with those most impacted by this conflict. In moments of crisis, mobile connectivity is a lifeline. It is our link to loved ones when we need to tell them that we are safe and check that they are ...

MWC Barcelona 2022 Key Highlights

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On 28 February – 3 March, the GSMA welcomed the connectivity industry back to Barcelona to the biggest tech gathering since the start of the pandemic. More than 60,000 attendees convened in-person from around the world to discuss the convergence of mobile, the ...

European Telecom Sector Welcomes Landmark Progress on Digital Service Regulation

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The European telecommunications industry applauds EU legislators for making progress this week on two key regulatory initiatives that have the potential to reshape the socioeconomic dynamics of digital platform ecosystems. The recent European Parliament’s vote on the Digital ...

GSMA Europe Newsletter – November 2021

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Learn about the latest GSMA Europe activities, upcoming events, recent reports and publications. GSMA Europe Newsletter – November 2021

Euractiv event: The importance of connectivity during and after the COVID-19 crisis

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Daniel Pataki, GSMA VP for Policy and Regulation & Head of Europe, Russia and CIS, spoke at the Euractiv event on the EU’s digital future and the value of connectivity. Daniel noted that while COVID-19 demonstrated that connectivity is essential, Europe still lags behind ...

The Mobile Economy Europe 2021

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The European mobile industry has been instrumental in keeping consumers and businesses connected throughout the pandemic, despite changes in data consumption patterns and demand. Actions from operators to alleviate the impact of the pandemic include zero-rating educational ...

Keeping Everyone and Everything Connected in Europe: European Mobile Network Operators respond to COVID-19 pandemic

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The breakout of novel coronavirus in Europe has paralysed the lives of many European citizens and businesses. As Europe and the world move to adjust to the new norms of the daily life, the importance of connectivity has never been clearer than it is today. Now more than ever ...

A European investment climate to support 5G roll-out

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On 27 September, GSMA Europe hosted a Mobile Meetings Series focusing on the establishment of an attractive investment climate for Europe to ensure a fast and smooth roll-out of 5G. This blog provides an overview of the main issues raised during the discussion carried out ...

The GSMA Highlights Importance of 5G-Friendly Implementation of New Telecom Rules

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Policymakers Must Ensure a Stable and Positive Regulatory Environment for European Business and Citizens to Benefit from 5G 4 December 2018, Brussels: Today Telecoms Ministers at the EU Council adopted the European Electronic Communications Code, completing the challenging ...

Harmonisation of antenna deployment policies necessary for efficient 5G rollout

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The 7th GSMA EMF Forum was held on 16 October 2018 at the GSMA Europe offices in Brussels. It discussed the proposed updated international radio frequency exposure guidelines, the latest scientific developments and new approaches to compliance assessments of mobile devices ...

Implications of C-V2X for the mobile and automotive sectors

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On 9 October, GSMA Europe hosted a Mobile Meetings Series on Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology and its implications for the mobile and automotive sectors. The event explored, among other aspects, the challenges posed by the Delegated Act on Cooperative ...

GSMA Announces European 5G Pioneer Award Open for Entry

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Presented in Cooperation with the European Commission, the Award Will Recognise a Front-runner in Preparing for Commercial 5G Service Launch 5 October, Brussels: The GSMA announces that the ‘European 5G Pioneer Award’, which is part of the GSMA GLOMO Awards, is open for ...

Europe’s connected car policies may harm 5G investments

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The GSMA is concerned about upcoming European legislation on communication between cars. The Commission may ring fence its ‘own’ technology for deploying C-ITS in Europe. Such a decision would harm investments in 5G networks across Europe. On 11 July, the GSMA organised a ...

Enhancing fairness in Platform-to-Business relations

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 On 20 June, GSMA Europe hosted a Mobile Meetings Series that focused on platforms and what type of EU regulatory and policy framework will best ensure the dynamic digital economy. The event explored in particular whether the European Commission’s proposed platform ...

Automotive and telecom sectors welcome comprehensive approach to advance Connected and Automated Driving, agreed today by EU member states

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Gothenburg, 19 June 2018 – The European Automotive and Telecom Alliance (EATA) supports the push by EU member states to address challenges to getting connected and automated vehicles on Europe’s roads in a far-reaching, coordinated manner. Ministers from the 28 EU member ...

The rise of OTTs: user trends & policy challenges

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On 6 June 2018, GSMA Europe hosted a Mobile Meetings Series on “The rise of OTTs: user trends & policy challenges”. The event focused on the policy challenges, market dynamics and fast-changing consumer trends linked to the emergence of OTTs. The telecommunications ...

The Proposed European ePrivacy Regulation: Use cases for enabling privacy-protective innovative products and services

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The GSMA and ETNO are committed to reinforcing the role of telecom operators as the “backbone of the Digital Single Market,” as noted by European Commission Vice-President Ansip. Connectivity is the lifeblood of innovation and economic growth. As telecom operators endeavour ...

Europe and the mobile industry are boosting the digitalisation of the developing world

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Several key events will take place this spring in Brussels to highlight the importance of digital policies for developing nations. The GSMA is very active in this field with its own Mobile for Development Programme that has been running since 2006. In April, the GSMA ...