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Investigation by the Competition Authorities

The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) and the Norwegian Competition Authority have today initiated an investigation against Telenor Norge AS and Telenor ASA regarding possible abuse of dominant market position and/or possible anti-competitive practices.The investigation is carried out pursuant to Articles 53 and 54 of the EEA Agreement and comprises mobile communication services at wholesale and retail level in Norway, including voice, SMS, MMS and data, as well as mobile services sold in bundles that include other products/services.

Telecom Italia: Announcing the launch of ultra-broadband services over the fiber-optic network

Available from tomorrow, “Ultra Internet Fibra Ottica” offers 30 Megabit per second websurfing over the next-generation network via FTTCab architectureRollout of new services starting in Rome, Turin and Naples before being extended to Milan, Genoa, Bologna and Bari over the next few weeks. Business bundles scheduled for January launchNationwide NGAN network infrastructure development plan given strong boost: work already underway to lay fibre in 31 cities, extending to a total of a hundred cities by the end of 2014

Coalition Statement in view of EC College Orientation Debate on Copyright

Our pan-European organisations, ECTA, ETNO, EuroISPA and GSMA Europe represent an electronic communications industry that is comprised of both national and pan-European fixed and mobile operators and Internet Services Providers (ISPs).

ICT can cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 16.5%, saving up to $1.9T annually

Potential reduction in harmful gases is even larger than thought a few years ago, according to study by BCG and GeSI.

TeliaSonera subsidiary Moldcell first to launch 4G in Moldova

On November 16, Moldcell launched 4G services for the very first time in Moldova. Super internet browsing speeds, quality and mobility – these are the features that now can be experienced by the first 4G clients. 4G redefines the concept of communication and opens new opportunities for Moldcell’s business clients and for Moldova.

Swisscom launches Switzerland's first 4G/LTE network

On 29 November 2012 Swisscom will be the first provider in Switzerland with 4G/

ETNO third annual economic report - EU Telecoms revenue down for the third year in row, reducing Europe’s importance on global telecoms market

Published today, the third ETNO Annual Economic Report revealed that despite a revenue decline by 1.5% in 2011, investments in fixed and mobile sectors continued to grow by 4.6%. Europe’s share of global telecoms markets, however, shrunk from 31 to 25% over the last 6 years.