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30 Sep, 2005

September 2005 RD223 -Â ETNO Reflection Document on the impact of a Commission Decision for the 2.6 GHz bandÂ

In ETNOs view the designation of the 2.6 GHz band to IMT-2000/UMTS has positive impacts on the competition in the internal market, the EU competitiveness compared with other regions, on R&D, on consumers, and on employment and the labour market. ETNO agrees that a Commission Decision for the 2.6 GHz band would give a clearer sign to industry, users and regulators.

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30 Sep, 2005

RD222 -Â ETNO Reflection Document in response to the public consultation on Wireless Access Platforms for Electronic Communications Services (WAPECS)Â

The present regulatory framework for radio spectrum management enabled pan-European development of high quality radio communication services in terms of service availability, network interoperability, free equipment circulation and economies of scale for the benefit for all parties involved, i.e. manufacturers, network operators, service and content providers, and last but not least end customers.

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30 Sep, 2005

RD221 - ETNO Reflection Document summarising ETNOs views on the 7th Framework Programme proposals

The paper expresses ETNO’s views in relation to the 7th Framework Programme (FP7) preparation. The separation of objectives between Cooperation (the most important and driver behind the others), Ideas, People and Capacities is considered positive. In terms of budget, resource allocation to IST in FP7 should be in line with these objectives, and tend towards 25 % of the Framework Programme.

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30 Sep, 2005

EC074 - ETNO Expert Contribution commenting on Commission Issue Papers in preparation of the review of the TVWF Directive

The Expert Contribution contains ETNO comments on Television without Frontiers Issue Papers 1, 3, 4 and 5. On the rules applicable to the audiovisual content services, ETNO is concerned about the legal uncertainty that may arise as a result of the review of the Directive, at the very moment when the ICT sector is fully engaged in rolling-out new value-added broadband services.The Expert Contribution contains ETNO comments on TVWF Issue Papers 1, 3, 4 and 5.

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27 Sep, 2005

September 2005 RD227- ETNO Reflection Document on re-assessing the "ladder of investment" in the context of broadband access regulationÂ

ETNO is greatly concerned with the current ERG approach to broadband regulation as laid out in its "Broadband market competition report" [ERG(05)23], based on the ladder of investment concept. ETNO contests that such approach could ensure adequate incentives for investment in infrastructure and that the ladder of investment, in particular as currently interpreted by the ERG, is a suitable means to promote sustainable competition in today’s broadband markets. Â

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16 Sep, 2005

September 2005 RD226 - ETNO Reflection Document on the report of the Working Group on Internet Governance

ETNO finds the definition of Internet Governance adopted by the Working Group is appropriate. ETNO shares the views that further international dialogue and cooperation must be encouraged for aspects linked to the security of the Internet, cybercrime, and spam. In ETNO’s view necessary investments in infrastructure, applications and services must be supported by a positive, market-driven approach.Â

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15 Sep, 2005

September 2005 RD224 - ETNO Reflection Document on the European Commission’s Communication "i2010 - A European Information Society for growth and employment"

ETNO welcomes the new Commission strategy for the sector because it is both an ambitious and comprehensive plan. ETNO feels that the new i2010 initiative is an opportunity to undertake concrete policy initiatives to develop the long-term sustainability of the industry and its contribution to European competitiveness and welfare.

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