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#ETNODigital: EC's future of telecoms consultation is out, TikTok ban, cyber defence, and more

24 February 2023 - Edition n.321
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Commission presents new initiatives, laying the ground for the transformation of the connectivity sector in the EU

EUROPEAN COMMISSION - 23 FEBRUARY 2023

EU riles Big Tech with telecoms network costs consultation

Reuters - 23 February 2023

Brussels launches consultation asking if big tech should finance internet connectivity

EURONEWS - 23 February 2023

Senders-pay: the state of the debate

Euractiv, The tech Brief - 24 february 2023

Slava Ukraini: One year of Ukrainian resistance

european Commission - 23 February 2023

European Commission bans TikTok on staff devices

Euractiv - 23 February 2023

9 questions and answers on the “fair contribution’’ debate

Etno - 22 FEBRUARY 2023

US Supreme Court wary of removing tech firms' legal shield in Google case

BBC - 22 February 2023

Data Act: EU Council closes in on trade secrets, compensation

EURACTIV - 22 FEBRUARY 2023

ETNO welcomes the European Commission’s work to speed up roll-out of 5G and fibre networks.

This work is urgent. The EU is currently at risk of missing its “gigabit for all” target, with around 45 million citizens who may still not be reached by VHCN (Very High Capacity Networks) in 2030, according to the latest estimates.

THE SMART CITY IN THE METAVERSE ERA

Hear from Nokia President and CEO Pekka Lundmark on how the metaverse will enable smart cities to reduce journey times, make learning more immersive, help us choose fruit & vegetables in the market and enable us to work remotely on even the most complex tasks.

WATCH VIDEO >

state of digital communications 2023

ETNO - FEBRUARY 2023

Open RAN MoU Progress Update on Maturity, Security and Energy Efficiency

DEUTSCHE TELEKOM, ORANGE, TELEFONICA, TIM ITALIA, VODAFONE - FEBRUARY 2023

Networks on cloud: A clear advantage

CAPGEMINI RESEARCH INSTITUTE - FEBRUARY 2023

RANKING OF MOBILE AND FIXED BROADBAND PERFORMANCE ON A WORLD BASIS

@DIGITALEU

We're bringing fast, reliable & data-intense #Gigabit connectivity to everyone in the EU, because innovation relies on it.

Today we proposed a set of actions that will help achieve this by 2030 for a successful #DigitalDecade.

Here's how ↓🧵 #GigabitEU
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@ThierryBreton

Telecoms infrastructure costs billions.
Who should pay for it?
#GigabitEU
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@vestager

Today we present our plan to get everyone well connected, no matter where we live across 🇪🇺. We also launch a consultation on the future of the #connectivity sector. It is clear: there is no going back on #NetNeutrality + no decision has been taken about a proposal #OTTfairshare
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@MWCHUB

Have you explored the #MWC23 agenda yet? 🗓️

From the most inspiring speakers, to participating in debates about the hottest topics in #technology – see 2023's session line-up 👀

Plan your visit!
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@JORGELIBOREIRO

More details on the European Commission's ban on TikTok:
- "Strictly" linked to cybersecurity
- Applies to corporate devices
- Begins on 15 March
- Suspension is "temporary" and under review
- First app ever banned
- "None" pressure from the US
- TikTok says ban is "misguided"
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@ETNOASSOCIATION

🌍 The #fairshare contribution is a 🇪🇺 policy debate on whether tech companies should contribute to the development of #5G & #FTTH networks.

Read an update set of FAQs about it:
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@LISEFUHR

The #StateOfDigi 2023 report describes some key use cases in which other sectors are “greened by” telecoms networks. These include smart utilities and green digitalisation, whereby the adoption of ICT tools decreases the emissions of industrial sectors: https://bit.ly/3Du05Wt
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Deutsche Telekom counters upheaval to hit targets

Mobile World Live - 23 February 2023

Netflix cuts prices in some countries to boost subscriptions, shares drop

Reuters - 23 February 2023

Orange, Vodafone partner on open RAN

Mobile World Live - 22 February 2023

What to expect from European operators at MWC 2023

Telecoms.com - 22 FEBRUARY 2023

Qualcomm unveils asset-tracking software

Mobile World Live, 22 February 2023

Qualcomm Expands Offering to Simplify and Accelerate IoT Across Multiple Industries

Qualcomm - 21 February 2023

The new Luddites: AI comes for the creative class

Politico Europe - 20 February 2023

FEBRUARY

European Internet Forum,
26 February 2023, Brussels

EIF-GSMA Roundtable discussion Connecting Europe to its 2030 Digital Decade Targets

GSMA
27 February - 2 March, Barcelona

MOBILE WORLD CONGRESs

European Commission
27 February 2023, Brussels/Online

DMA Workshop on the Interoperability between messaging services

IDATE DigiWorld,
27 February 2023, Barcelona

Green All-Optical Network Forum 2023

European Green Digital Coalition,
28 February 2023, Brussels

Harnessing the potential of green digital solutions

Center for data innovation,
28 February 2023, Brussels

Can Regulators Handle the Mastodons of the World?

European Commission,
28 February 2023, Brussels

Augmented reality: new frontiers and applications

MARCH

CERRE,
6 March 2023, Brussels

Digital Industrial Policy for Europe

European Internet forum,
6 march 2023, Brussels

Principal technological developments towards 2040

European Internet Forum,
7 March 2023, Brussels

Child safety online: fighting child sexual abuse

ForumEurope,
13-14 March 2023, Brussels

THE EUROPEAN 5G CONFERENCE 2023

TELESEMANA,
13-14 March 2023, Online

BCN2023 LATAM SUMMIT

ETNO & POLITICO LIVE,
21 March 2023, Brussels/Online

TELECOMS DRUMBEAT FOR THE FUTURE OF CONNECTIVITY

ForumEurope
23 March 2023, Brussels

The 10th European Cyber Security Conference

Euractiv,
27 March 2023, Brussels

THE YEAR OF SKILLS - IS A DIGITISED EUROPE LEARNING WHAT IT TAKES TO COMPETE GLOBALLY?

Cullen International,
29 March 2023, Brussels

Media for Good and for Everyone

BEREC,
30 March 2023, Brussels

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