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“Invest in the jobs of the future, drive demand for ICT” - ETNO ThinkDigital interviews Rene Summer of Ericsson

Ericsson’s Director of Government & Industry Relations Rene Summer tells us about the “Networked Society” vision, and why the debates on jobs, copyright and demand-side policies are all linked.Ericsson developed a vision on the “Networked Society”. What is it all about?

“Old world policies must evolve: we need a new approach to the digital era”

Leading MEP Catherine Trautmann tells ETNO Digital about her vision for the Next Term. A 360° interview on regulation, competition, Connected Continent and the review of the Framework.If you look at the next term and at digital policies, what would your number one priority be?

2014: EU telecom operators are ready to build a Smarter Europe - ETNO’s open letter to the Greek Presidency of the European Union

ETNO welcomes the priorities for the telecommunications sector set by the Greek Government for its presidency. ETNO will actively cooperate with the Greek presidency so that it can deliver by 30 June on these measures, which will be key for Europe’s society and economy. One of the measures laid down in the Working Programme is the mid-term review of the “Digital Agenda for Europe”.

Press release: ETNO Annual Economic Report 2013: conditions remain challenging, 2014 to bring change

ETNO presented today the Annual Economic Report 2013. The figures confirm that ETNO members are the driving force of Europe’s telecommunications sector. With a 77.3% share of the total sector employment and a 61% share of the total sector investments, ETNO operators are at the forefront in the global race to empower EU citizens, businesses and public administrations with world class connectivity.The report, which was prepared in collaboration with the leading telecoms consultancy IDATE, shows a comprehensive picture of the state of EU’s telecoms industry.

Press release: EU Telecoms Ministers discuss key files for the future of the telecoms industry

Telecoms Ministers met today in Brussels for the TTE Council to discuss key legislative files, including measures on cyber security and reduction of broadband roll-out costs. Ministers also held an orientation debate on the Connected Continent Regulation (full agenda available here).

ETNO participates in the Connected Continent hearing

ETNO's chairman Luigi Gambardella took part today in the European Parliament Industry Committee hearing on the Connected Continent Regulation. The discussion was opened by MEP Pilar Del Castillo, the EP draftswoman for this file. Mr.

Press release: Türk Telekom clinches leadership in Carbon Disclosure Project with its sustainability bid

The only telecommunication company to respond to the Carbon Disclosure Project Turkey since 2010, Türk Telekom held on to its pioneerism this year with its efforts in the field of sustainability. Türk Telekom was declared the “Carbon Disclosure Leader” in the Sabanci University Corporate Governance Forum’s “CDP Turkey 2013 Climate Change Report.”