{"id":94268,"date":"2024-07-12T10:51:15","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T09:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/?page_id=94268"},"modified":"2025-07-16T14:07:36","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T13:07:36","slug":"digital-infrastructure-policy-series","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/digital-infrastructure-policy-series\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Infrastructure Policy Series"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Digital Infrastructure Policy Series is an online event that brings together policymakers and industry leaders to discuss some of the most pressing policy debates related to digital infrastructure, through global and regional lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode 1: Energising Mobile Network Investment<\/strong>: <strong>Challenges and Policy Actions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"567\" data-id=\"94287\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-keynote-1024x567.png\" alt=\"A slide titled &quot;Policy considerations: how to stimulate mobile investments&quot; lists four factors\u2014government facilitation, fairness of regulation, operational flexibility, and fiscal burden\u2014key elements in crafting effective Digital Infrastructure Policy. A person speaks via video in the lower left corner.\" class=\"wp-image-94287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-keynote-1024x567.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-keynote-500x277.png 500w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-keynote-768x425.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-keynote.png 1199w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"570\" data-id=\"94288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-1-panel-1024x570.png\" alt=\"A video call screenshot shows five professionals in separate frames discussing Digital Infrastructure Policy. Labels display their names and organizations: Mani Manimohan (GSMA), Brian Potterill (Ofcom), Maikel Wilms (BCG), CK (Asian Group), and Simi Simwaka (MTN Group).\" class=\"wp-image-94288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-1-panel-1024x570.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-1-panel-500x278.png 500w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-1-panel-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-1-panel.png 1197w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-text-button banner_img-bg-1-col_block gsma-load-hidden  text-button_block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns text-button_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column text-button_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"text-button_text\">The first instalment of the series focused on enhancing investments in mobile network infrastructure. The discussion underscored the importance of strategic investments and supportive policies to ensure robust and sustainable mobile networks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column text-button_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button text-button_button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/events\/energisingmobilenetworkinvestme7155168152463548416\/comments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the episode<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode 2: Five Years of 5G: Policy Lessons for the Next Generation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" data-id=\"94291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-2-presentation-1024x574.png\" alt=\"A man in a suit presents a slide titled &quot;Law of Great Success Only in Even-Numbered Generations,&quot; discussing 1G to 6G mobile networks and how Digital Infrastructure Policy shapes deployment trends and success across generations.\" class=\"wp-image-94291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-2-presentation-1024x574.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-2-presentation-500x280.png 500w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-2-presentation-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-2-presentation.png 1194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" data-id=\"94293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-2-1-1024x569.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-2-1-1024x569.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-2-1-500x278.png 500w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-2-1-768x427.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DIPS-2-1.png 1193w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gsma-text-button banner_img-bg-1-col_block gsma-load-hidden  text-button_block\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns text-button_columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column text-button_column_left is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"text-button_text\">The second episode reflected on the impact of 5G technology since its launch. The discussion focused on the policy implications, challenges, and future strategies to optimise the benefits of 5G.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column text-button_column_right is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button text-button_button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/events\/fiveyearsof5g-policylessonsfort7210930457637511168\/comments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the episode<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Episode 3: Unpacking Mobile Infrastructure Investment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"564\" data-id=\"95548\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Colin_Rand_Presentation_1192x657-1024x564.png\" alt=\"A labeled diagram shows the \u201cInternet Connectivity Framework,\u201d illustrating how data travels from content and application services, in line with Digital Infrastructure Policy, through the internet backbone to end users via fixed\/mobile networks, using icons for clouds and devices.\" class=\"wp-image-95548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Colin_Rand_Presentation_1192x657-1024x564.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Colin_Rand_Presentation_1192x657-500x276.png 500w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Colin_Rand_Presentation_1192x657-768x423.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Colin_Rand_Presentation_1192x657.png 1192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"573\" data-id=\"95547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Panel_discussion_1186x664-1024x573.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of a virtual panel discussion on Digital Infrastructure Policy featuring Mani Manimohan (GSMA), Jakob Greiner (Deutsche Telekom), Rahul Vatts (Bharti Airtel), and Lyndall Stoyles (Telstra), with names and titles displayed.\" class=\"wp-image-95547\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Panel_discussion_1186x664-1024x573.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Panel_discussion_1186x664-500x280.png 500w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Panel_discussion_1186x664-768x430.png 768w, https:\/\/www.gsma.com\/solutions-and-impact\/connectivity-for-good\/public-policy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Panel_discussion_1186x664.png 1186w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This episode discussed the main findings and insights from the 2025 GSMA and Kearney study on the mobile internet infrastructure investment landscape. The discussion focused on the investment challenges and the role of policymakers in creating an investment-friendly environment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/events\/unpackingmobileinfrastructurein7329098471745986560\/comments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Watch the episode<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for the next episode by following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/showcase\/public-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GSMA Public &amp; Regulation<\/a> on LinkedIn.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Digital Infrastructure Policy Series is an online event that brings together policymakers and industry leaders to discuss some of the most pressing policy debates related to digital infrastructure, through global and regional lenses. 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