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GSMA Europe

GSMA Europe represents the interests of mobile network operators in Europe.

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Meeting with François Kalfon (Member of the European Parliament)

21 Jan 2026 · Digital Networks Act (DNA) / Législation sur les réseaux numériques

GSMA Europe urges EU to prioritize telecom financial health

19 Dec 2025
Topic — The European Commission is reviewing targets for the EU's 2030 digital transformation.
Message — The group requests that a financially strong telecom sector be added to the programme's objectives. They advocate for regulatory reforms that allow companies to merge and gain scale. They also seek rules requiring large technology firms to pay for network use.123
Why — Market consolidation would help operators increase their profitability and reduce competitive pressures.4
Impact — Consumers may face higher costs as the industry moves away from price-focused regulation.5
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Meeting with Daniele Calisti (Head of Unit Competition)

3 Dec 2025 · Meeting with the competition expert group of GSMA and its members

Meeting with Gerasimos Sofianatos (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and Telefonica, S.A. and Telia Company AB

14 Nov 2025 · Presentation of an upcoming GSMA report on spectrum pricing

Meeting with Borys Budka (Member of the European Parliament, Committee chair) and TotalEnergies SE and

12 Nov 2025 · ITRE ongoing work

Meeting with Pilar Del Castillo Vera (Member of the European Parliament)

11 Nov 2025 · Digital Policy

Meeting with Michał Kobosko (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Nov 2025 · Exchange of views on the upcoming Digital Networks Act

Meeting with Adina Vălean (Member of the European Parliament)

4 Nov 2025 · Digital Networks Act; review of telecoms regulation

Meeting with Marina Kaljurand (Member of the European Parliament)

27 Oct 2025 · Digital Networks Act

Telecom Industry Urges Horizontal Rules Over Sector-Specific Consumer Protections

20 Oct 2025
Topic — EU proposal to strengthen consumer protection against dark patterns and addictive design.
Message — The organization requests simplified information obligations, harmonized EU-wide rules, and replacement of sector-specific telecom regulations with horizontal consumer protections. They propose changing Article 22 from opt-in to opt-out for contract changes.123
Why — This would reduce compliance costs and legal uncertainty for telecommunications operators.45
Impact — Consumers lose stronger sector-specific protections and automatic consent requirements for additional payments.67
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Telecom Industry Urges Expansion of Digital Markets Act to Cover AI

23 Sept 2025
Topic — Review of EU Digital Markets Act effectiveness in regulating digital platforms.
Message — The organizations request adding AI and cloud services to the list of core platform services. They also seek broader interoperability obligations covering business users and better enforcement of existing rules, particularly for advanced network functionalities.123
Why — This would give them access to operating system capabilities needed for advanced network services.45
Impact — Large tech platforms lose ability to restrict telecom providers from accessing system features.6
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GSMA urges a revolutionary reform of EU merger guidelines

3 Sept 2025
Topic — The European Commission is reviewing its guidelines for horizontal and non-horizontal mergers.
Message — The organization requests a comprehensive reform of the EU Merger Regulation to ensure legal certainty. They want the Commission to adopt a dynamic, long-term, and holistic assessment approach.12
Why — This would reduce regulatory hurdles for telecom mergers and protect anticipated business synergies.3
Impact — The European Commission loses its ability to easily block mergers using simple metrics.4
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GSMA urges EU to simplify telecom consumer rules

18 Jul 2025
Topic — The EU is setting consumer policy priorities and actions for 2025-2030.
Message — The organization requests replacing complex sector-specific rules with a simplified horizontal consumer protection framework. They argue that micro-regulating every step of the customer journey discourages investment and innovation. Additionally, they propose banning addictive design features to protect consumers and network resources.123
Why — A unified framework would lower compliance costs and reduce unnecessary data traffic strain.45
Impact — Big foreign platforms lose the ability to use addictive design features like infinite scrolling.6
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GSMA Europe calls for ePrivacy repeal to spur innovation

18 Jul 2025
Topic — This strategy aims to simplify EU data rules and facilitate large-scale sharing.
Message — The organizations demand the repeal of the ePrivacy Directive to resolve regulatory asymmetries. They call for a mandatory EU-level compensation scheme for government data access requests. Additionally, they urge the removal of restrictive data localization requirements.123
Why — This would lower compliance costs and allow telecom operators to compete more effectively.45
Impact — Public authorities would face new financial costs and stricter limits on data access.6
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Meeting with Gerasimos Sofianatos (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

14 Jul 2025 · Presentation of recent studies.

GSMA Europe calls for radical overhaul of digital network rules

11 Jul 2025
Topic — The Commission is consulting on new regulations for European digital network infrastructure.
Message — They call for a fundamental reset of rules to restore investment incentives. They request a simplified framework ensuring a level playing field and maximum harmonization.123
Why — This would help operators reach scale while lowering their heavy regulatory compliance costs.4
Impact — Large technology platforms would lose bargaining power and face new mandatory payment obligations.5
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Meeting with Bjoern Juretzki (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

1 Jul 2025 · Discussion about the Data Union Strategy

Meeting with Lucrezia Busa (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and Telefonica, S.A. and

27 Jun 2025 · Implementation details of the inclusion of Ukraine into the EU Roam Like at Home (the ‘EU RLAH’) area

Meeting with Pilar Del Castillo Vera (Member of the European Parliament)

24 Jun 2025 · Connectivity Infrastructure

GSMA and Connect Europe urge simpler EU cybersecurity rules

20 Jun 2025
Topic — The Commission is reviewing the Cybersecurity Act to enhance certification and ENISA's mandate.
Message — The groups request a 'single entry point for reporting' to simplify inconsistent procedures. They advocate for 'harmonised templates for incident reporting' and use of international standards. They argue that future cybersecurity certification schemes should 'remain market-driven' and voluntary.123
Why — Unified rules would 'reduce administrative costs associated with market fragmentation' and overlapping regulatory requirements.4
Impact — Rating firms would face stricter 'rules governing the operations of Cyber Rating Agencies' within Europe.5
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Meeting with Aymard De Touzalin (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and 5G Automotive Association

20 Jun 2025 · Transition to post-quantum cryptography in the automotive sector

GSMA urges mandatory compensation for data retention costs

18 Jun 2025
Topic — The consultation assesses the impact of harmonizing EU data retention rules for criminal investigations.
Message — GSMA requests harmonized rules and mandatory cost compensation for service providers. They also advocate for a level playing field including internet-based communications.12
Why — This would shift the financial burden of data storage from operators to governments.3
Impact — Internet messaging apps would lose their exemption from costly and complex data storage requirements.4
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Response to Digital services for simplifying business operations and reducing administrative costs – the business wallet

11 Jun 2025

The GSMA, specifically representing the European Mobile Network Operators involved in identity services in this instance, welcomes the European Business Wallet initiative and its participation in doing business simply and digitally in the EU. We recommend that specific attention is paid to security and privacy requirements for the European Business Wallet. For businesses to adopt the wallet, they need assurance that the wallet fully complies with GDPR.
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Meeting with Lucrezia Busa (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and Telefonica, S.A. and

15 Apr 2025 · Implementation details of a possible inclusion of Ukraine into the EU Roam Like at Home (the ‘EU RLAH’) area

Meeting with Kamila Kloc (Director Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and

10 Apr 2025 · GSMA on the Commission’s Methodology for mapping QoS of 5G networks

Meeting with Lucrezia Busa (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and Telefonica, S.A. and

12 Mar 2025 · Implementation details of a possible inclusion of Ukraine into the EU Roam Like at Home (the ‘EU RLAH’) area

Meeting with Teresa Ribera Rodríguez (Executive Vice-President) and

2 Mar 2025 · Opportunities and challenges in the telecoms sector

Meeting with Lucrezia Busa (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and Telefonica, S.A. and

19 Feb 2025 · Updates on the processes of including Ukraine and Moldova into the EU Roam Like at Home (the ‘EU RLAH’) area

Meeting with Jörgen Warborn (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

7 Feb 2025 · Digital Infrastructure

GSMA Europe Urges EU to Facilitate Telecom Sector Consolidation

31 Jan 2025
Topic — This consultation explores policies to strengthen the single market and European global competitiveness.
Message — GSMA Europe requests policy changes to support in-market consolidation and scale for telecom operators. They demand a level playing field by applying the same regulations to all digital service providers. Finally, they call for a pro-investment spectrum policy and streamlined technical requirements.123
Why — Increased scale and harmonized regulations would improve financial stability and reduce operational costs.45
Impact — Big tech companies would lose the regulatory advantages they currently use to outcompete telcos.6
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Meeting with Gerasimos Sofianatos (Head of Unit Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

27 Jan 2025 · 1. Spectrum renewals 2. Spectrum policy as a lever to meet revised Digital Decade targets and KPIs 3. Harmonisation of the 3.8-4.2 GHz band 4. Spectrum for 6G and role of the upper 6 GHz band 5. Spectrum policy and competition policy

GSMA Europe urges removal of pre-approvals for digital wallet data

1 Jan 2025
Topic — This consultation sets technical rules for organizations that want to use European Digital Identity Wallets.
Message — GSMA recommends replacing the "ex-ante validation" of data requests with a registration mechanism that allows immediate use. They suggest using an "immutable ledger" to ensure all requests remain traceable for later review.12
Why — Mobile operators would avoid regulatory delays when launching or updating services using the wallet.3
Impact — Privacy regulators lose the ability to prevent unauthorized data collection before it happens.4
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Response to Cross-border identity matching under the European Digital Identity Framework

1 Jan 2025

The GSMA, specifically representing the European Mobile Network Operators involved in identity services in this instance, welcomes the opportunity to share our feedback on the European Digital Identity implementing regulation. We regret that the timing of this request for feedback coincided with the festive season and hope the Commission will plan future consultations to ensure the best possible stakeholder engagement. More clarity on the cross-border identity matching use case is needed. The current proposal relies on exchanging a lot of personal data at multiple stages. It is highly likely the use case could be delivered in a more privacy-preserving way.
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Meeting with Stéphanie Yon-Courtin (Member of the European Parliament)

23 Oct 2024 · Telecoms and competitiveness

Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

23 Sept 2024 · TO FOLLOW

GSMA Europe flags privacy and cost concerns for digital wallets

9 Sept 2024
Topic — Technical standards for a secure electronic communication system for European identity information.
Message — GSMA calls for advanced privacy techniques to prevent tracking and ensure data protection compliance. They also suggest using more flexible security hardware to avoid high implementation costs.12
Why — More flexible security requirements would reduce costs and complexity for mobile operators.34
Impact — Citizens face privacy risks if the technical standards allow tracking of their behavior.56
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GSMA warns EU digital identity rules risk privacy and usability

9 Sept 2024
Topic — Regulation defining how personal data and attributes are managed in digital wallets.
Message — GSMA requests including state-of-the-art privacy features like Zero-Knowledge Proof to ensure full GDPR compliance. They suggest using hardware security modules to avoid high costs of specific smartphone chips. The group also proposes mandatory five-minute revocation windows and batch revocation to improve system efficiency.1234
Why — Flexible hardware requirements would lower costs and simplify the deployment of identity services.56
Impact — Citizens risk privacy gaps and poor user experiences under the currently proposed technical standards.78
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GSMA Europe urges stronger privacy and technical flexibility for Wallets

9 Sept 2024
Topic — This consultation defines technical protocols and interfaces for the European Digital Identity Wallet.
Message — GSMA recommends adding privacy-preserving protocols like Zero-Knowledge Proofs to the technical framework. They suggest using Hardware Security Modules instead of smartphone Secure Elements to improve deployment. A review clause should be established to update protocol lists before 2026.123
Why — Mobile operators would bypass expensive hardware requirements and technical complexities in smartphones.45
Impact — Citizens risk reduced privacy and data tracking due to current protocol limitations.67
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GSMA warns EU digital wallet rules threaten privacy and adoption

9 Sept 2024
Topic — The consultation focuses on technical rules for the European Digital Identity Wallet.
Message — The GSMA calls for better privacy protections and more flexible hardware requirements. They request that data portability be offered at cost-covering rates to ensure business sustainability.12
Why — This would lower hardware deployment costs and protect the industry's profit margins.34
Impact — Users face privacy risks because current standards allow issuers to track their activities.5
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Response to Rules specifying the obligations laid down in Articles 21(5) and 23(11) of the NIS 2 Directive

24 Jul 2024

Please find attached the GSMA and ETNO feedback to the NIS 2 draft implementing act.
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Meeting with Lukas Sieper (Member of the European Parliament) and European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations and

16 Jul 2024 · Introductory meeting at networking event

GSMA Europe urges regulatory reset and scale to fix telecoms

27 Jun 2024
Topic — A consultation on the future of Europe's digital connectivity and infrastructure.
Message — GSMA Europe requests a regulatory framework that enables in-market consolidation to build scale. They seek a level playing field with big tech and pro-investment spectrum policies.123
Why — Increased scale and lower regulatory burdens would improve profitability and attract private investment.4
Impact — Large content providers would lose the advantage of using network resources without payment.5
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Response to Commission Implementing Regulation amending Regulation (EU) 2020/1070 on small cells

10 Jun 2024

GSMA response to the European Commission consultation on the amendment to the 'Light deployment regime for small cells'. The GSMA is responding to the European Commission initiative to update Commission Implementing Regulation 2020/1070, which specifies the physical and technical characteristics of small cells (small-area wireless access points - SAWAPs) that are exempted from any individual town planning permit or other individual prior permits. GSMA welcomes the Commission initiative to amend Commission Implementing Regulation 2020/1070 rationalise reporting and expand the coverage to include SAWAP with active antenna systems. GSMA notes that the proposed amendments reference EN 62232:2022, Edition 3.0, however, IEC and CENELEC recently adopted amendment 1 of the standard. Furthermore, the next updates of the EN50385 and EN50401 harmonized standards are expected in 2025 and will also refer to amendment 1. Therefore, GSMA recommends that the draft Implementing Regulation and Annex are updated to reference: EN 62232:2024, Edition 3.1 Determination of RF field strength, power density and SAR in the vicinity of base stations for the purpose of evaluating human exposure. GSMA welcomes to proposals in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the draft Implementing Regulation to extend the reporting period for Member States from one (1) to two (2) years, and the operator notification period from two (2) weeks to one (1) month. GSMA notes that the report on application of 2020/170 for the year 2022 was recently published. It shows that most of the specified technology SAWAP are a single technology (91.4% are 4G only), with only 1.5% being 4G/5G and 7% combined 2G/3G/4G and Wi-Fi. The GSMA previously commented that a minimum volume of 50 litres is required to support multi-technology or multi-operator SAWAP. GSMA also notes that EN 62232:2022 shows that the ceiling height of 4 m is overly restrictive for E10 compliance (the standard shows compliance when the lowest radiating part of the antenna(s) is at a minimum height of 2,2 m above the walking or standing surface accessible by the general public). To allow smaller venues to make use of the SAWAP regulation, GSAMA suggests that a 3 m ceiling height would be more appropriate. Finally, we note that a light regime that is limited to E0, E2 and E10 SAWAPs is overly restrictive. Many outdoor solutions and indoor coverage in big stadiums, convention centers, airports, railway stations, big shopping centers, etc go beyond E10 (EIRP=10 W). Additionally, active antenna systems, which generally go beyond 10 W EIRP, would also in practice be excluded. In order to maximise the impact and benefits of the light regime, we would like to reiterate the proposal to extend the regime to E100 small cells, which are the most widespread solution for the deployment of SAWAPs nowadays. Enhancements in hot spot connectivity would be greatly facilitated through a permit-exempt deployment regime for that installation class. It should also be noted that the standard EN 62232:2024 already provides the conditions for the installation of E100 small cells in a way that is simple to comply with and monitor. An expanded light licensing regime for SAWAP would benefit end users. GSMA encourages the Commission to review the provisions in 2020/1070 that relate to SAWAP volume, indoor mounting height and included installation classes
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Meeting with Eleonora Ocello (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

10 Jan 2024 · Discussion on practical aspects in view of a possible participation of Commissioner Breton to MWC

Meeting with Paul Tang (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

29 Nov 2023 · Staff Level: Child Sexual Abuse Regulation

Meeting with Karen Melchior (Member of the European Parliament)

22 Nov 2023 · Dinner Discussion

Response to Payment services – revision of EU rules (new Regulation)

31 Oct 2023

Please see the attached document which details the GSMA response to the consultation on Payment services, with relevant evidence and reserach linked.
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Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

23 Oct 2023 · Telecoms policy

Response to Review of the Broadband Cost Reduction Directive (Directive 2014/61/EU)

16 May 2023

GSMA supports the review of the Broadband Cost Reduction Directive considering current technological, market and regulatory developments and shares its objectives. To achieve its goals, the Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA) must prescribe effective and simplified procedures, applicable universally and consistently across the EU. Clear guidelines combined with stricter enforcement of its implementation will make the GIA an effective tool. The GSMA position on the current proposal presents our opinion on the most relevant articles of this proposal.
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Meeting with Alin Mituța (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

16 May 2023 · Gigabit Infrastructure Act

Response to Ecodesign for Sustainable Products - Product priorities

12 May 2023

The GSMA which represent mobile telecommunication operators welcomed the EU Circular Economy Action Plan, which introduced a sustainable product policy framework in Europe and rightly identified electronics and ICT as a critical product value chain. While various initiatives have been taken in this field, it is fair to say that at least one crucial issue is still not addressed and deserves more scrutiny: applying the circular economy principles to the ICT network equipment. With a better ecodesign and increased reuse of products across the value chain via efficient refurbishing and resale, we can extend the life cycle of network equipment. If correctly addressed, this issue could constitute a step change for the EU and create an attractive precedent for the rest of the world. This model would let telecom operators reuse and transfer network equipment when appropriate, without hindering the modernization of networks. By doing this, the supply chains GHG will decrease, electronic waste will diminish greatly, raw materials will be controlled better and employment opportunities will arise in the EU. However, to achieve greater circularity, a strategy and a change in thinking in the ICT network equipment value chain must be embraced by all stakeholders. This is why the GSMA has published a Strategy Paper for Circular Economy: focusing on network equipment in March 2022, creating public awareness on the benefits and challenges of using circular economy principles to extend the lifecycles of network equipment. The paper explores impacts and opportunities, showcases additional examples of successfully implemented projects that could be scaled up, and provides nine recommendations on how to move forward through engagement with mobile network operators, network equipment suppliers, industry organisations, policymakers, civil society organisations and other relevant stakeholders. Recommendations 1. Keep current equipment in active use longer 2. Share network infrastructure 3. Develop awareness on circular economy across the industry 4. Give refurbished the same consideration as new in business proposals 5. Create common KPI metrics and guidelines 6. Rethink the business relationship to support reuse 7. Improve the regulatory ecosystem in favour of circular operations 8. Create and interconnect marketplaces 9. Ensure energy efficiency is a priority in network equipment As mentioned in our recommendations, an essential step forward will be to align the different environmental metrics currently used by equipment manufacturers to enable fair benchmarking on global CO2 equivalent impacts, as well as the levels of repairability and e-waste. The work of the International Telecom Union (ITU-T) and the wider use of existing standards could be a starting point. Given that most of the telecommunication operators emissions come from scope 3, it is critical to have a shared understanding and strengthen our cooperation and commitment with all partners in the value chain. For these reasons, the GSMA ask through this consultation that ICT be a priority for the upcoming Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). Indeed, ICT network equipment still requires a framework, even though delegated acts already cover ICT mass devices. The future « digital product passport » and the horizontal durability measures proposed by the European Commission in the ESPR promise to fulfill this goal. Getting to this level playing field will save significant carbon emissions while still allowing mobile network operators to modernize their networks when necessary.
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Response to Key performance indicators for the Digital Decade policy programme 2030

13 Mar 2023

The GSMA welcomes the Commissions ongoing work to monitor Europes digital performance and the opportunity to comment on the Draft Implementing Decision setting out key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure progress towards the Digital Decade targets. We hope that the attached detailed comments can serve as a constructive contribution to the Commissions deliberations on its final Decision.
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GSMA warns foreign subsidy rules create burdensome reporting duties

6 Mar 2023
Topic — Commission consultation on procedural rules for implementing the Foreign Subsidies Regulation.
Message — GSMA requests the Commission streamline reporting by limiting notifications to contributions likely to distort the market. They propose raising reporting thresholds and introducing a transitional period for implementation.123
Why — Higher thresholds and streamlined rules would lower administrative costs and prevent delays in deals.456
Impact — Regulators may lose oversight as companies provide less detail on specific financial contributions.7
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Meeting with Brando Benifei (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and Nokia and

28 Feb 2023 · Discussion on the AIA

Meeting with Paul Tang (Member of the European Parliament) and Brunswick Group Limited srl

27 Feb 2023 · Panellist at MWC23 sub-session: "Breaking Down Fraud"

Meeting with Paul Tang (Member of the European Parliament) and Google and

26 Feb 2023 · Participant at EIF-GSMA Roundtable discussion: "‘Connecting Europe to its 2030 Digital Decade Targets’"

Response to Fighting against online piracy of live content

9 Feb 2023

The GSMA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the European Commissions Call for Evidence on the initiative Combating online piracy of live content. The GSMA represents over 1,100 businesses in the telecommunications ecosystem, including mobile network operators in all 27 EU Member States. Whilst the GSMA is a sector-specific group, we have a diverse membership involved in a wide range of activities (including network operators, handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies), many of whom provide and distribute content - including live events - also through their audiovisual services. Additionally, the GSMA represents members active in the rollout of 5G connectivity, which will provide new opportunities for production and distribution of live event broadcast. Please find attached the GSMA's contribution to the Commission's initiative on Combating online piracy of live content.
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Meeting with Eleonora Ocello (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

26 Jan 2023 · Presentation of Commissioner's invitation to MWC

Meeting with Nicola Danti (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and BUSINESSEUROPE and

25 Jan 2023 · Stakeholder consultation on the CRA

Meeting with Paul Tang (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Google and

12 Jan 2023 · Closed door stakeholders meeting on Child Sexual Abuse Regulation with MEP Alex Agius Saliba and MEP Helene Fritzon

Meeting with Paul Tang (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Meta Platforms Ireland Limited and its various subsidiaries and

5 Dec 2022 · Child Sexual Abuse Regulation

Meeting with Javier Zarzalejos (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

1 Dec 2022 · Meeting with GSMA, to discuss the proposal on preventing and combating child sexual abuse online

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

10 Oct 2022 · The future of connectivity infrastructure

GSMA Europe Urges 24-Month Delay for Phone Eco-Labelling Rules

27 Sept 2022
Topic — EU initiative on ecodesign requirements and energy labelling for mobile phones and tablets.
Message — GSMA requests a transition period of 24 months to reorganize. They argue current update timelines are unlikely to be safely achievable.123
Why — The industry avoids being blocked by the proposed rules and ensures network stability.4
Impact — Consumers would receive security and functional updates later than under the original proposal.5
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Mobile industry urges longer transition for EU ecodesign rules

27 Sept 2022
Topic — The initiative introduces energy efficiency and repairability standards for phones and tablets.
Message — The mobile industry requests a minimum 24-month period to implement the new rules. They also propose longer deadlines for providing software security and functionality updates.12
Why — A longer transition prevents operational disruptions and allows for thorough device testing.34
Impact — Environmental goals are undermined if labels focus on energy rather than production impact.56
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Meeting with Elena Lizzi (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and Connect Europe and AK Public Affairs

27 Sept 2022 · Data Act

Meeting with Filomena Chirico (Cabinet of Commissioner Thierry Breton)

22 Sept 2022 · Preparation of the 10-10 roundtable

Response to Improving access to emergency services through the single European emergency number ‘112’

12 Sept 2022

The GSMA welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission’s Delegated Regulation supplementing Directive (EU) 2018/1972 of the European Parliament and of the Council with measures to ensure effective access to emergency services through emergency communications to the single European emergency number '112'. The GSMA works closely with public authorities and emergency service providers within the 112-service chain to ensure that advances in mobile technology continue to enhance this life-saving system, and GSMA members are committed to continue to play an important and relevant role in ensuring safety across the EU. Please find attached our response to the consultation.
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Response to The Union Position for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023

26 Jul 2022

The GSMA, which represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, welcomes the European Commission’s work to establish common EU positions to be negotiated by Member States on behalf of the EU at the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2023 and the opportunity to provide input to this position in the context of the Commission’s call for evidence. We hope that the attached detailed comments can serve as a constructive contribution to the Commission’s deliberations on its proposal for a Decision.
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Meeting with Ibán García Del Blanco (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur for opinion) and Telefonica, S.A. and

30 Jun 2022 · Joint exchange of views on the Data Act

Meeting with Miapetra Kumpula-Natri (Member of the European Parliament)

15 Jun 2022 · Europe's digital economy

Meeting with Alin Mituța (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur) and DigiCert Ireland Limited

13 Jun 2022 · European Digital Identity proposal (eID)

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

8 Apr 2022 · Endorsing the Joint statement on Roaming and International calls between EU and Ukraine

Meeting with Brando Benifei (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur)

4 Apr 2022 · Discussion on the AIA

Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

29 Mar 2022 · Efforts to facilitate Roaming with Ukraine

Meeting with Penelope Papandropoulos (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager), Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager) and Connect Europe

16 Feb 2022 · Digital Services Act and Digital Markets Act.

Meeting with Josianne Cutajar (Member of the European Parliament, Shadow rapporteur)

8 Feb 2022 · Digital Decade Policy Programme

Response to Policy Program - Digital Decade Compass

13 Dec 2021

The GSMA, which represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission’s “Path to the Digital Decade” proposal, setting up a governance framework to ensure Europe reaches its 2030 Digital Decade objectives. The GSMA welcomes and supports the Digital Decade goals for 2030 and is fully committed to helping the EU achieve its digital ambitions. We hope that the attached detailed comments can serve as a constructive contribution to the Commission’s deliberations on its draft.
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Response to Improving access to emergency services through the single European emergency number ‘112’

29 Oct 2021

Please find attached comments on feedback on 112 Emergency services
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Response to Initiative for reviewing and prolonging the “Roaming Regulation”

27 Apr 2021

The GSMA welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Commission’s adoption of the review and prolongation of the Roaming Regulation. The attached comments outline the GSMA’s positioning on selected key topics introduced in the Commission’s proposal.
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Meeting with Thierry Breton (Commissioner) and

2 Feb 2021 · Future of telecom industry

Response to Revision of the Intelligent Transport Systems Directive

19 Nov 2020

ETNO-GSMA draft feedback to European Commission Roadmap on Review of the ITS Directive As providers of connectivity, members of ETNO and the GSMA are closely involved in enabling the development and uptake of connected and automated driving. Realising the environmental, social, and economic benefits of connected and automated driving depends on the roll-out of next generation connectivity, including fibre and 5G. Electronic communications, and in particular 5G networks, can significantly contribute to ITS service deployment and to safer, more sustainable and efficient transport systems for the benefit of administrations, businesses and all citizens. We welcome the ambition of the Commission to increase the deployment of ITS services, including its objectives to increase interoperability, establish effective coordination between all stakeholder involved, and make the most of data for the development of ITS services. The Commission should strive towards these objectives keeping in mind the guiding principles of technology neutrality, and the sharing of data based on voluntary sharing agreements in areas where market failure has not been identified. A coordinated approach between all the stakeholders, both public and private, promoting investments in the development of ITS and stimulating synergies between road and communication infrastructures is key. Technology is rapidly evolving, and regulation must be future-proof and based on the principle of technological neutrality. Only a technology-neutral, innovation-friendly approach can deliver upon the goals by allowing unhindered market access for the most advanced global standards. European industry leaders should be able to deploy the latest available technology, Cellular-Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X). The aim should be to ensure interoperability at service level, leaving the definition of the technical specifications to standardization bodies. Additionally, Europe needs a certain and clear regulatory approach at spectrum level to allow service deployment in a technological neutral way; also taking into account the developments in other regions (e.g. China and USA). Further, as one of the key pillars of the current ITS directive, the eCall legislation needs to be swiftly updated, aiming for future proof solutions by applying technological neutral obligations. Considering the current limitation in the eCall regulation to legacy CS technology, it is necessary to update the rules to today’s realities (and as such, include NG eCall related standards in the framework). Otherwise, vehicle manufacturers would be obliged to install CS eCall and older devices, for which support for the entire life cycle of a car will however no longer be given, leading eventually to unavailability of the eCall functionality. Cross-border continuity is an objective to be addressed carefully, evaluating the complexity deriving from crossing regions with different regulatory frameworks, and taking into consideration technical and economic feasibility. With regard to enhancing the availability, re-use and sharing of data, ETNO and GSMA maintain that as a general principle, any data sharing should continue to be voluntary based on contractual agreements. However, in case of identified market failure, data access obligations (including interoperability obligations) could be envisaged, especially in situations where this would open-up secondary markets for complementary services. We welcome the objective of the Commission to ensure the appropriate interplay between rules on ITS services and existing Union legislation on data, notably on the processing of personal data, and the forthcoming common European data spaces. Questions raised by the EDPB on compliance with the GDPR, as well as other questions on compatibility of ITS legislation with rules on privacy and electronic communications (e.g. proposal for ePrivacy Regulation) should also be carefully considered by the Commission, in order to guarantee leg
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Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

13 Oct 2020 · Digital matters - online meeting

Meeting with Anthony Whelan (Cabinet of President Ursula von der Leyen)

12 Oct 2020 · #VDL Commission's digital priorities, 5G connectivity flagship in the recovery plan, European Cloud Federation, Open RAN.

Meeting with Werner Stengg (Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager)

9 Sept 2020 · Discussion with telecom operators on DSA

Response to Revision of the NIS Directive

20 Jul 2020

The GSMA welcomes the Commission’s initiative to review the Network and Information Systems (NIS) Directive, agrees that it needs to be reviewed in light of current technological, market and regulatory developments and shares its objectives. The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the criticality of maintaining secure connectivity. Improving the NIS Directive so it provides an effective pan-European instrument for network security is vital in connecting Europe for a better and digital future. The GSMA agrees with the Commission about some shortcomings and persisting inefficiencies, especially exacerbated at the tranposisiton of the Directive into national Laws. The effectiveness of the NIS Directive has varied greatly between Member States. While in some Member States, the NIS Directive was transposed and enforced in a relatively effective manner, in other Member States it had limited success. To increase the effectiveness of the NIS Directive, consistent, harmonized and efficient procedures for the Member States should be introduced. Thus, it would significantly contribute to achieving a secure Digital Single Market. We agree with the Commission’s assessment that the COVID-19 crisis and the resulting sudden growth in demand for internet-based solutions has emphasised even more the need for a state of the art cybersecurity. The pandemic has caused unprecedented challenges, therefore providing a robust and secure connectivity to individuals, businesses and governments has never been of greater importance. We believe the Commission has identified the right issues, and we agree with the objectives it aims to achieve with this initiative. To ensure a more secure European networks, the revised legislation should introduce harmonised and streamlined rules to overcome the granularity and inefficiency at the Member State level. Therefore, to improve the existing conditions for security of network and information systems, we support an ambitious option which would aim to achieve a higher level of harmonisation and consistency In particular, the following three concrete relevant areas should be addressed: • Providers of software and hardware should be included in the scope to ensure robust end-to-end security. • Streamlining processes, security requirements and incident notifications obligations introduced by the NIS Directive framework will greatly reduce red tape and fragmentation of the internal market. • Consistency between the future NIS Directive, the CSA, and article 40 of the EECC should be ensured. The NIS Directive should be closely aligned with the EECC and the ECI Directive to maintain consistency for providers of Electronic Communications Services. We urge the Commission to prioritise the recommendations identified here, in order to improve the conditions for security of European networks and information systems. The new legislation should aim for higher level of harmonisation and consistency with other legal instruments. Only then we will be able to ensure more secure networks, which are critical for delivering a European Gigabit Society.
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Response to Review of the Broadband Cost Reduction Directive (Directive 2014/61/EU)

13 Jul 2020

The GSMA welcomes the EC’s initiative to review the Broadband Cost Reduction Directive (BCRD), agrees that it needs to be reviewed in light of current technological, market and regulatory developments and shares its objectives. Turbocharging the BCRD so it provides an effective pan-European instrument for network deployment is vital in connecting Europe for a better and digital future. We share the EC’s mentioned facts about the BCRD’s implementation and the persisting inefficiencies. The BCRD’s effectiveness has varied greatly between Member States. While in some Member States it was transposed and enforced in a relatively effective manner, thus facilitating the deployment of ultra-fast broadband networks, in others it had limited success, specifically in areas of enforcement, dispute resolution and local permit costs and procedures. To increase the BCRD’s effectiveness, so it would incentivize and facilitate the deployment of future networks efficiently, its scope should be widened. Moreover, consistent, harmonized and efficient procedures for the Member States should be introduced. Thus, it would significantly contribute to achieving DSM. We support the EC’s identified problems it will aim to tackle, as well as foreseen objectives it will aim to achieve with the review. The GSMA hereby provides preliminary comments in that respect. Fit for purpose  To achieve fitness for purpose and future proof BCRD to deliver on European Gigabit society aspirations, we propose the following changes:  - Alignment with the EECC and the objectives of the Gigabit Society Communication - Specific improvements needed to promote the efficient VHCN deployment and the transformation towards the Gigabit society Cutting red tape  The BCRD has failed in achieving its goal of providing uniform rules across Member States and helping them achieve the DSM. Variability in local processes, procedures and administrative costs creates inefficiencies for operators and hurdles to effective deployment. Ultimately, increased costs of compliance and deployment result in worse consumer and socioeconomic outcomes. To achieve its goals, the BCRD must prescribe more effective and simplified procedures, applicable universally and consistently accross the EU. We propose the following key improvements:  - A “deemed consents” regime for relevant access to public buildings, rooftops and infrastructure. - Universal and streamlined rules for permit costs and procedures. - A single information point at national level to also cover access to the private sector infrastructure information allowing access on demand to minimum information concerning the existing physical infrastructure to any network operator. Bold and enforceable  A bold new instrument, empowered to deliver socioeconomic results of a connected Europe, should reinforce the obligation to implement measures contributing to the achievement of the 2025 gigabit society targets: - Harmonised and streamlined rules is the only way to overcome the granularity and inefficiency at the local and municipal level. - The new law should facilitate the negotiation of economic conditions to reduce the need to resort to dispute resolution, which has been largely underused and ineffective as a way to enforce the Directive. Support networks as enablers for digitalization We support the green option, which also needs to consider networks’ crucial “enabling effect” for the economy’s efficiency, irrespectively of the network technology used. This and the complexity to assess efficiency is elaborated in GSMA’s published position paper on the Green Deal.  In conclusion, to improve network roll-out conditions, we support an ambitious pro-investment and green option which, in addition to the alignment with the EECC and stronger harmonisation and enforcement of current measures, will provide an enhanced new framework for public authorities and network operators to ensure a more cost-efficient deployment of sustainable networks.
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Meeting with Maria Koleva (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel)

29 Jun 2020 · Covid-19 disinformation and the role of Education

Meeting with Axel Voss (Member of the European Parliament, Rapporteur) and Connect Europe

2 Jun 2020 · AI Civil Liability

Response to Initiative for reviewing and prolonging the “Roaming Regulation”

5 May 2020

The GSMA’s preliminary remarks on the current roaming market and on specific items mentioned by the EC with regards to the possible revision of the roaming Regulation: Functioning of the roaming market in the EU The regulation of roaming services in the EU is one of the most intrusive regulatory measures undertaken in the mobile market. Beyond the intervention of retail prices, it also has required extensive changes in IT and billing systems, as well as in wholesale and retail contracts, on top of increased network costs. Going forward, recovery cost and fair use provisions remain therefore essential. Any additional obligations should target clear market failures and consumer harm. In our view, no relevant change to the Regulation is necessary, even if adaptations to address specific topics like emergency communications or fraud could be explored. Quality of service QoS has never been a concern neither for residential customers nor for businesses. The EC staff working document accompanying the Nov 2019 roaming report notes that the number of consumer complaints on roaming has not increased in most Member States following the introduction of RLAH and end-users’ dissatisfaction with the QoS while roaming ranks low among the consumer complaints received by NRAs. All users are aware of the fact that different countries and different networks may have differing QoS levels, just like they experience different QoS whilst travelling within their home network. The current level of QoS variations is therefore accepted naturally, with no sign of EU citizens perceiving roaming QoS as a topic requiring Regulatory intervention by the EU. Although a deliberate reduction of the quality for roamers is to be condemned, the imposition of an obligation to provide the same level of quality in every Member State and on every visited network would be extremely complex and ultimately lead to limiting the choice for end users. Fair use We regret that the EC is not considering to review the fair use rules, which have proved to be only partially effective to limit abusive usage of RLAH tariffs. As already highlighted previously, fair use rules that foresee the (ex post) monitoring of roaming vs domestic presence and traffic are extremely costly and complex to implement; so much so that many operators have decided not to use this tool. Even the (ex ante) setting of a fair use limit on open bundles (i) only applies to data when operators experience abuses and frauds also on voice, (ii) does not protect operators from providing the service below cost (iii) will be watered down in the event of a further reduction of wholesale caps. Separate sale of roaming We welcome the statement that it is “clear that the separate sale of roaming services would no longer be required.” In 2013 we already requested the removal of this provision. As the purpose of the introduction of the separate sale of roaming services was to increase competition and by doing so bring roaming retail prices closer to domestic levels, there is no need to maintain this structural measure once the aim is reached. However, no economic benefit or cost reduction of any kind has to be expected as all the investments/costs for the technical solution implementation have already been borne by operators. Fraud We welcome the aim to go deeper into detail regarding fraud. Where possible, regulation could be introduced to help operators suffering from related prejudices. Opportunistic usages of RLAH rules providing non-European travelers the same conditions as for Europeans should be also addressed. Value Added Services It is important to look into the difficulties related to the unknown prices for these services in the visited country, often invoiced at high rate to the operator of the country of origin. There are also fraudulent usages of this problem that should be looked at. Emergency Services More details would be welcomed on the EC’s comment on the 112. We consider 112 working properly.
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Response to Light deployment regime for small-area wireless access points

1 Apr 2020

Joint response by GSMA, ETNO, Small Cell Forum, DIGITALEUROPE and GSA Key comments to the EC proposal of Implementing Regulation for SAWAPs 1 April 2020 Our organizations welcome the European Commission proposal to give effect to the SAWAP provisions of the EECC to allow harmonized light deployment regimes leveraging simple criteria such as volume, emission power and compliance of SAWAP installation with the applicable European Standards (EN50401 and EN62232). We welcome Recital 16 that allows Member States to adopt less restrictive approaches, noting that many Member States already permit larger volumes or higher powers than those defined in the proposed SAWAP regulation or provide for no restrictions at all indoor as opposed to the proposed SAWAP regulation. Our objective is that the criteria defined in this Implementing Regulation (IR) support the fast deployment of SAWAPs to meet the criteria of broadband objectives of the European Commission. Therefore, we propose changes to strengthen the effectiveness of the proposed measures. 1. The current SAWAPs deployed outdoor or indoor in larger areas such as museums, stadiums, convention centres, airports, metro-transport stations, railway stations, or shopping centres, have an emission power of 10 W or more as defined in 3GPP specifications and as such belong to classes E100 or sometimes E+. Therefore, the criteria for applicability of the IR should be 10 W emission power so that it applies to a wide range of installations. 2. Installation classes E10 and below are generally dedicated to indoor applications and deployed very close to where people work and live. Therefore, limiting the applicability of the draft IR to class E10, corresponding to emission power 0.5 W, which is similar to a mobile phone, means that it will have very limited potential benefit for stakeholders in real world deployments. 3. The proposed volume of 20 litres applies to limited functionality SAWAP that can serve a single mobile radio access technology in a single sector, potentially across multiple bands, excluding the auxiliary equipment (for example, the power supply) that is not part of the 20 litres. 4. A minimum volume of 50 litres is required to support multi-technology or multi-operator SAWAP. Unless this is permitted, we will see a negative business impact on small cells deployment (and future synergetic usage of co-located technologies like cellular vehicle-to-everything) and an overall risk of Europe falling behind other regions. 5. The proposed IR will have to be updated shortly after the update of EN62232 in order to incorporate the simple deployment criteria for active antenna systems (AAS) for example those using millimetre waves. We recommend to review the provisions of the IR six months after publication of the updated EN62232. The attached document sets out the proposed amendments.
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Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

18 Mar 2020 · Use of Location data

Meeting with Filip Alexandru Negreanu Arboreanu (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean), Pablo Fabregas Martinez (Cabinet of Commissioner Adina Vălean) and Connect Europe

18 Feb 2020 · 5G roll-out, strategic deployment agenda, Delegated Act on C-ITS and eCall

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

14 Jan 2020 · MWC 2020

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology) and Telefonica, S.A. and

26 Feb 2019 · Dialogue on industry's possibilities/opportunities in European industry leadership

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

25 Feb 2019 · Connectivity

Response to Specifications for the provision of cooperative intelligent transport systems (C-ITS)

8 Feb 2019

The GSMA and ETNO underline the regulatory importance of the Delegated Act. It is a crucial piece of legislation, not only to make Europe’s roads safer and smarter, a goal that the telecom industry fully supports, but it will also have an effect on the roll-out of 5G. If the Act impedes innovation and limits the scope of the most visible and appealing use case of 5G, meaning connected and automated mobility, this may also very well harm the 5G investment climate in Europe going forward. Therefore, both associations note that the Delegated Act de facto still makes a technology choice and this will put a barrier for the entry of technologies into C-ITS system, even those that are already operational such as C-V2X. Building a C-ITS ecosystem will require EU massive public investments; with a definite technology choice at this point in time, there is a large risk that the ensuing investments will be wasted if in the end a significant (or even dominant) share of vehicles in Europe will become equipped with C-V2X. In other words, a lock-in of ITS-G5 will lead to a lock-out of C-V2X and therefore harm innovation. We also note that many EU Member States are hesitant to start the aforementioned large-scale investments in public C-ITS infrastructure provoking a fragmented situation across Europe. There is also a lack of forward compatibility of the existing ITS-G5 framework, which will make it very hard for the framework to include new technologies. Therefore, the Commission should abstain from making a technology choice at this point in time for C-ITS stations. Focusing on the text of the Delegated Act, we note that demands in terms of interoperability and backward compatibility are still mentioned (article 33, recital 28). There is a lack of clarity to understand how concretely the Commission suggests to handle the migration of technologies and backward compatibility, as it is in practice very difficult – if not impossible – for C-V2X and 802.11p to ‘talk’ to each other. We are also seeking clarity on the review clause, notably on which parties would undertake the review to include new technologies into the C-ITS ecosystem. Together with 5GAA, we call upon the Commission to: • Amend the current draft to include in its scope specifications and profiles enabling the deployment of LTE-V2X technology both short and long-range, on an equal foot with ITS-G5 from the outset. • Strengthen the “fast-track” update process of this Delegated Act in order to define a clearer process and legal certainty as regards the timeline (6-month maximum before a decision is taken) and conditions for the inclusion of future technologies or services under the delegated act e.g. 5G-V2X. Please see the annex for further details.
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Meeting with Vivian Loonela (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

7 Feb 2019 · 5G security

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

8 Jan 2019 · MWC 2019

Meeting with Andrea Almeida Cordero (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel)

22 Nov 2018 · Women4Tech

Meeting with Enric Mitjana (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel)

14 Nov 2018 · MWC

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

20 Sept 2018 · GDPR, privacy shield, e-privacy

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

28 Aug 2018 · 5G, Connected cars, next Commission Agenda

Meeting with Eduard Hulicius (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová) and Connect Europe

23 Aug 2018 · New deal for consumers

Meeting with Arianna Vannini (Cabinet of High Representative / Vice-President Federica Mogherini)

10 Jul 2018 · Digital Strategy for Africa

Response to Fairness in platform-to-business relations

29 Jun 2018

The GSMA welcomes the European Commission’s targeted approach aimed at tackling a number of identified issues with regard to the contractual relationships between online platforms and their business customers. - A EU-wide approach to imbalances surrounding lack of transparency, unilateral change of terms and conditions, delisting and ranking of users is necessary to address legal fragmentation in the single market and ensure a healthy internet ecosystem which supports competition, diversity and choice. - In order to ensure proportionality, not to hinder innovation and the development of welfare enhancing platforms, the Regulation should include high thresholds and focus only on large platforms that are gatekeepers with strong bargaining power. - It is regrettable that the proposal fails to address some crucial issues that may arise in the contractual relations with large online players with major economic impact, such as discrimination and unfair practices. Better transparency alone is not sufficient to correct the asymmetries and power imbalance between large platforms and their users when the latter have little or no choice among similar competing platforms. Based on reasonably high thresholds, some basic safeguards should be added, to complement the proposed light-touch measures. - However services that may be qualified as online platforms according to the definition in Art. 2 and that already fall under sector specific provisions should be exempted from the regulation to avoid legal inconsistency and regulatory burdens. - The establishment of an Observatory and a mandatory automatic review is crucial to explicitly address those issues not yet sufficiently covered in this first step of regulation. - Finally, competition law, which applies to market failures, currently does not effectively tackle all issues such as discrimination and unfair practices that harm business users. Please find more detailed information in the paper attached drafted jointly with ETNO Association.
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Response to Targeted revision of EU consumer law directives

20 Jun 2018

The GSMA and ETNO welcome the objective to improve law enforcement and strengthening consumer protection across the EU, irrespective of the location of size of an undertaking. This also requires Member States to provide sufficient resources, which is unfortunately not addressed in this proposal. Rules should be fully harmonised, providing Member States some flexibility to specify EU level provisions. As general remark, we believe that the new rules should take into account sector specific law to make sure they are aligned and do not create too much burden on actors that are already strictly regulated. You will find our position in detail in the attached document.
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Response to Targeted revision of EU consumer law directives

18 Jun 2018

The GSMA and ETNO welcome the objectives of the proposals on “A New Deal for Consumers”, which aim at updating consumer protection standards and improving enforcement. To effectively reach these, objectives several crucial adjustments are required, addressing only clearly identified problems in a targeted way and based on the principle of proportionality. More efforts should be focused on enforcing existing rules, rather than creating new ones which might be rendered ineffective. While the level of legal harmonisation should increase, Member States need to keep some flexibility to specify EU level provisions.
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Response to Measures to further improve the effectiveness of the fight against illegal content online

30 Mar 2018

The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. GSMA members believe that the current eCommerce Directive still proves its validity in relation to the obligations and liability of intermediary service providers including online platforms. The liability regime contains appropriate safeguards to ensure that intermediaries do not violate freedom of expression and information while at the same time allowing Member States to empower competent authorities to impose obligations on intermediaries where illegal activities are deemed to have occurred. In terms of the policy options, GSMA members recommend that the European Commission focus on tackling online content, which is widely considered to infringe public safety and order such as terrorist content. The European Commission’s Recommendation, issued prior to the Inception Impact Assessment, provides a number of expected actions and reporting from online platforms and its effectiveness should be assessed before any other measures are considered. The GSMA’s detailed response can be found in the attached file.
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Meeting with Mariya Gabriel (Commissioner)

26 Feb 2018 · Digital Single Market, Net Neutrality, Electronic Communications Code, 5G

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

26 Feb 2018 · Code, ePrivacy, Net neutrality

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

30 Jan 2018 · GDPR, e-privacy

Meeting with Alina-Stefania Ujupan (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel)

11 Jan 2018 · Mobile World Congress

Response to Commission Implementing Regulation pursuant Art 16(8) of NIS Directive

11 Oct 2017

The attached contribution represents the views of the GSMA. The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting nearly 800 operators with more than 250 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organisations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces industry-leading events such as Mobile World Congress, Mobile World Congress Shanghai and the Mobile 360 Series conferences. For more information, please visit the GSMA corporate website at www.gsma.com. Follow the GSMA on Twitter: @GSMA.
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Meeting with Lora Borissova (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel), Manuel Mateo Goyet (Cabinet of Commissioner Mariya Gabriel)

5 Oct 2017 · Code

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

27 Feb 2017 · Spectrum, roaming, digital for development

Meeting with Kamila Kloc (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

26 Jan 2017 · Preparations for MWC 2017

Meeting with Rodrigo Ballester (Cabinet of Commissioner Tibor Navracsics) and Google and

7 Nov 2016 · ICT in education

Meeting with Markus Schulte (Digital Economy), Thibaut Kleiner (Digital Economy)

6 Oct 2016 · Mobile World Congress

Meeting with Kamila Kloc (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

5 Oct 2016 · Preparation for MWC 2017

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

23 Sept 2016 · Telecom Framework Review

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner)

14 Jun 2016 · Telecom review

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

14 Jun 2016 · Spectrum, 700MHz, 5G, E-privacy

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner) and Airbus and

22 Mar 2016 · DSM

Meeting with Margrethe Vestager (Commissioner) and

2 Mar 2016 · Exchange of views on mobile telecoms market

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

23 Feb 2016 · Post-Davos, 5G, spectrum

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

23 Feb 2016 · DSM Strategy, investments, digitalisation of industry

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

22 Feb 2016 · DSM

Meeting with Günther Oettinger (Commissioner) and Telefonica, S.A. and

22 Feb 2016 · Telco policies

Meeting with Kamila Kloc (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

9 Feb 2016 · Preparation for VP's participation in MWC, Barcelona

Meeting with Kamila Kloc (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

27 Oct 2015 · Preparation of MWC in Barcelona, Feb 2016

Meeting with Roberto Viola (Director-General Communications Networks, Content and Technology)

17 Sept 2015 · DSM

Meeting with Eric Mamer (Digital Economy)

7 Jul 2015 · connected mobility

Meeting with Jasmin Battista (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

23 Jun 2015 · GSMA position

Meeting with Eduard Hulicius (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová), Simona Constantin (Cabinet of Commissioner Věra Jourová)

23 Jun 2015 · Digital single market

Meeting with Juhan Lepassaar (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip), Maximilian Strotmann (Cabinet of Vice-President Andrus Ansip)

26 Mar 2015 · GSMA breakfast debate: Trust Across Borders and the Role of Mobile for e-ID and e-Signatures

Meeting with Anna Herold (Digital Economy)

18 Mar 2015 · TSM / DSM

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

2 Mar 2015 · Digital Single Market

Meeting with Michael Hager (Digital Economy) and Connect Europe

12 Dec 2014 · Telecom Single Market, Trust and Security

Meeting with Andrus Ansip (Vice-President) and

8 Dec 2014 · Digital Single Market