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The overall telecoms package must drive a step change in infrastructure investment and support 5G leadership<\/em><\/p>\n

Brussels<\/strong>: The European Commission today tabled legislative proposals to revamp Europe\u2019s telecoms regulatory framework, presented as part of a broader new strategy to achieve ubiquitous high-speed connectivity across the EU. Now the European Parliament and Member States can carry forward the proposals, ensuring that amendments focus on delivering a stable and predictable regulatory environment that is more conducive to driving the investments needed to secure Europe’s digital future.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Commission has recognised the need to incentivise a step change in infrastructure investment in order to fulfil the potential of the Digital Single Market\u201d said Mats Granryd, Director General, GSMA. \u201cIts spectrum policy reform proposals, for example, will help provide the consistency needed to underpin investor confidence. The Commission has also taken steps to reduce some aspects of sector-specific service regulation that are no longer relevant or appropriate in today\u2019s dynamic and converging communications service market.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cTelecoms markets have changed beyond recognition since the current set of rules was enacted\u201d continued Granryd. \u201cToday\u2019s markets are much broader in scope due to the convergence of digital technologies and services. Improvements to the Commission\u2019s blueprint should focus on further incentivising investment and ensuring that European citizens benefit from a same service\/same protection guarantee.\u201d<\/p>\n

Spectrum is an enabler for growth and competitiveness in the digital age and reform of the management of Europe\u2019s spectrum assets is required. The Commission has rightly recognised the need to encourage the efficient and timely release of spectrum and to promote the certainty afforded by longer licence periods. Its spectrum proposals can contribute to addressing the fragmented and inconsistent approach that exists across the EU today.<\/p>\n

\u201cHarmonised spectrum \u2013 in the right frequencies, at the right time, and under the right conditions \u2013 is a prerequisite for enabling the investments needed to deliver 5G leadership. This is not just about what operators need, but about what our society and economy need to allow Europe to make the most of a vital and scarce resource\u201d said Granryd.<\/p>\n

The GSMA calls on the Member States and the European Parliament to introduce further improvements to the reform package to achieve a step change in connectivity investment needed to underpin the Digital Single Market.<\/p>\n

The reform package should support the 5G leadership needed to propel Europe back into the \u201cDigital Premier League\u201d and deliver the next wave of mobile innovation for Europe\u2019s citizens and businesses. \u201cIt is time to lead, and to deliver for EU businesses and consumers the maximum benefits of the global digital and mobile revolution\u201d concluded Granryd.<\/p>\n

-ENDS-<\/p>\n

About the GSMA<\/strong>
\nThe GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with almost 300 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and the Mobile 360 Series conferences.<\/p>\n

For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com<\/a>.
\nFollow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA<\/a> and @GSMAPolicy<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Media Contacts: <\/strong>
\nFor the GSMA
\nOlivier Lechien
\nPR Director, Europe
\nGSMA (Brussels)
\n+32 (0) 479 99 01 63
\nolechien@gsma.com<\/a><\/p>\n

GSMA Press Office
\npressoffice@gsma.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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