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ETNO believes the Electronic Communications Code is a missed opportunity

Brussels, 6 June 2018 – ETNO, the Association representing Europe’s leading telecom operators, believes that the Electronic Communications Code (the Code) represented a once in a decade chance to simplify and improve the EU rules for the sector in the interest of European citizens and businesses. This opportunity has been missed. The Code will not ignite the much needed rush to invest in 5G and fibre networks and it will add complexity to an already burdensome system.

Statement of the Executive Board Chairman and of the Director General of ETNO on intra-EU calls

“Intra-EU calls regulation is unjustified and has no legal grounds”Brussels, 4 June 2018: “The companies we represent are the main investors in Europe’s digital networks and services, with 70% of the sector investment. At present, our engineers and service developers are busy working on the historic transition to fibre networks and on ensuring a timely launch of 5G.

Electronic Communications Code: ETNO expresses concern and proposes 5 urgent actions

Brussels, 31 May 2018 – ETNO, the Association representing Europe’s leading telecom operators, is following with attention and concern the final discussions on the European Electronic Communications Code (“the Code”) that are poised to conclude next week.

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

Brussels, 30 May 2018Dear Ministers,Last week, we all greeted the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) taking effect as a new high standard for all players in the digital economy. 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.

3 good reasons to be happy with the GDPR (and 1 not to be)

By Cristina Vela and Paolo GrassiaGPDR… many appear to be frustrated at the wave of consent-seeking e-mails flooding the inbox these days, but we believe that there are at least 3 good reasons to be happy about the new General Data Protection Regulation (GPDR). There is also 1 reason to be unhappy about it, but let us explain more.

Net Neutrality and BEREC guidelines: ensuring compliance and innovation

Experts from Europe’s leading telecom and cable operators have analysed the BEREC Guidelines on the Open Internet Regulation (EU 2015/2120). We summarise here the main findings from the joint ETNO, GSMA and Cable Europe evaluation (full version available here).

P2B Regulation and EU Data Package: promoting a European ecosystem for innovation

Brussels, 27 April 2018 – ETNO, the Association representing Europe’s leading telecom operators, is keen to engage in the debate on the European Data Package and the Platform-to-Business (P2B) Regulation, presented this week in Brussels by the European Commission. Such debate will shape an important part of the digital value chain.