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31 Mar, 2010

RD321 - ETNO Reflection Document commenting on BEREC Work Programme 2010

ETNO has serious concerns that this first ever BEREC consultation is setting a precedent, allowing an unreasonable period for public consultation in contravention of Article 17 of the “BEREC Regulation”.ETNO also has serious concerns about BEREC’s reliance on “reports” to develop preliminary positions – and in particular, about the fact that for such reports it is decided on a case-by-case basis whether to organise a public consultation and/or a public hearing.

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26 Feb, 2010

RD320 - ETNO Reflection Document in response to the discussion draft: “Affirmation Reviews – Requirements and Implementation processes” presented by ICANN

ETNO largely supports the discussion draft "Affirmation Reviews” presented by ICANN.ETNO is concerned that the proposed size of the Review Teams is far too small and these must be enlarged. Given the key role Review Teams play and bearing in mind the various major stakeholders of ICANN, a proper representation, diversity and balance must be found within each Review Team. ETNO proposes that additional members participate in the Review Teams and that GNSO is represented in all Review Teams by at least one member.

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26 Feb, 2010

RD319 - ETNO RD on ERG draft report on the regulation of access products necessary to deliver business connectivity services

ETNO recalls the need for a transparent and balanced approach to interaction with stakeholders by the ERG and BEREC when developing regulatory guidance. ETNO agrees that NRAs should assess whether it is appropriate to define a separate market for services supplied to some or all business customers and to analyse the geographic scope of the market carefully, provided this approach is consistently followed at the level of wholesale and retail markets. We believe that a more granular analysis of the markets for services to businesses could create significant scope for deregulation.

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29 Jan, 2010

RD318 - Reflection Document on the Radio Spectrum Policy Group 2010 Work Programme

ETNO expects that 2010 will be challenging, focusing on the implementation of the new provisions on management and spectrum use as defined in the recently approved Telecom package. The RSPG 2010 Work Programme should provide guidelines whereby it is important to seek continuity while improving the work developed in the past. It would be useful to continue monitoring and supporting wireless broadband developments, which should be included specifically in the 2010 Work Programme.

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29 Jan, 2010

RD316 - ETNO Reflection Document on a possible revision of the 18 GHz band regulatory framework in Europe

The 18 GHz band is heavily used by the fixed service in Europe, providing operators with a unique opportunity to implement very high capacity links with long hop length. The ERC Decision (00)07 defines the rules for the use of the band, which was the result of a long debate. ETNO therefore opposes any reopening of the discussion on the band and in particular any revision of the ERC Decision (00)07 that will constrain the radio relay network development.

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31 Dec, 2009

RD314 - ETNO Reflection Document on draft RSPG report on Cognitive Technologies

Studies performed so far have demonstrated that Cognitive Radio Technologies (CRT), although look promising for certain applications, do need further developments before being put in place. ETNO therefore believes that the introduction of CRT should only happen when the detection of primary users has been demonstrated to be efficient, and their application should focus on “under-used” frequency bands.

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31 Dec, 2009

RD313 - ETNO Reflection Document on the EC Public Consultation on the Framework Data Protection Directive

ETNO welcomes the EC public consultation on the legal framework for data protection. The current EU legal framework introduced a high level of protection. However, in the light of the speed of technological change, some adjustments may be necessary to maintain the same level of protection of individuals’ fundamental rights while, at the same time, improving legal certainty and flexibility for EU companies

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31 Dec, 2009

EC104 - ETNO Expert Contribution on the on-going ACTA negotiations

The EU and other countries such as the US are negotiating the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) dealing with the trade of counterfeit goods and copyright infringement. Leaks from the process point to disproportionate and wide-ranging measures. ETNO wishes to raise concern over the lack of transparency in the process. We are concerned such a sensitive issue is not discussed with all the relevant stakeholders instead of being negotiated behind closed doors.

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