#ETNODigital: ETNO General Assembly in Vienna, how the internet works, and more
6 October 2023 - Edition n.346
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POLICY

European telecom groups ask Brussels to make Big Tech pay more for networks

FINANCIAL TIMES - 2 OCTOBER 2023

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EU moves to protect key technologies from, presumably, China

TELECOMS.COM - 6 OCTOBER 2023

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Amazon and Microsoft to face cloud computing competition probe

BBC - 5 OCTOBER 2023

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EU lawmakers back tough media law against Big Tech's content removal decisions

REUTERS - 4 OCTOBER 2023

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Disputes resurface over ‘offline-illegality-should-be-online-illegality’ rule

EURACTIV - 6 OCTOBER 2023

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ETNO holds General Assembly, approves strategic orientation and governance for 2024

Hosted by our Austrian member A1 Telekom Austria, ETNO is meeting this week in Vienna for its annual General Assembly. Members and observers approved ETNO’s annual strategy for 2024 as well as a series of governance decisions.

In 2024, ETNO will focus on supporting the European telecom sector's core mission of empowering communities through access to inclusive and secure digital infrastructure and services, while enabling sustainable business models across sectors of the economy and society.

Click the link below to read more about ETNO's objectives and priorities which were discussed at the General Assembly.

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Video

HOW DOES THE INTERNET WORK?

What is the internet actually made of? And, how does it work? Answering that question involves discovering how internet cables are laid in the sea, if 5G is really the future, and how balloons in the stratosphere are helping people connect.

This short documentary by Vox delves into the functioning of our global network.

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Reports

Networks and rural-urban linkages for rural innovation

OECD - SEPTEMBER 2023

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Foresight 2030 Threats

ENISA - SEPTEMBER 2023

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Facts & Figures

Composition of activities by digital area in selected geographical areas (2009-2022)

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@ETNOAssociation

We start our GA-66 in Vienna with 🇦🇹 State Secretary @FTursky:
🛜 Austria a leading country in mobile connectivity, the challenge is now #FTTH expansion
🛰️ On satellite connectivity we need to step up
🗣️ Leadership also key on 🤖 #AI regulation & Data economy
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@VeraJourova

😂 More seriously, Mr Musk, which part of the law are you concerned about? My DMs are open for you.
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@EIF4EU

Maarit Palovirta: @ETNOAssociation has a longstanding engagement with the @intgovforum and @_eurodig, and we are great supporters of the multistakeholder model. 

The hot topics for us include: 
🌐 avoidance of internet fragmentation
🔒 security
🌱 sustainability
#IGF2023

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@LISEFUHR

From 8-12 October I'll be in Kyoto 🇯🇵 representing @ETNOAssociation at the #IGF2023: telecom operators play a vital role in universal connectivity. This @intgovforum edition's theme is "#InternetWeWant - Empowering All People.

Find out more about it:
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@BERECEUROPAEU

During today’s plenary meeting, the @BERECeuropaeu Board of Regulators elected Mr Robert Mourik (@ComReg) as #BERECChair 2025. 🎉🇮🇪
Check out the elected Vice-Chairs & the Mini-Board for 2024
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TECH

Telia plans 150km of 5G transport corridors for self-driving vehicles

teLIA COMPANY - 5 OCTOBER 2023

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Prysmian presents its strategy to lead the Energy Transition and Digital Transformation

PRYSMIAN GROUP - 5 OCTOBER 2023

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X, formerly Twitter, strips headlines from news story links to improve their look

THE GUARDIAN - 5 OCTOBER 2023

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TElia Sweden Chooses Elisa Polystar for Data Management Platform as It Accelerates Digitalization Journey

ELISA - 4 OCTOBER 2023

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4iG Group AND Telecom Egypt will enable the connection of Albania and Egypt through an underwater cable system

ONE ALBANIA - 4 OCTOBER 2023

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Meta starts rolling out generative AI tools for all advertisers

REUTERS - 4 OCTOBER 2023

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BT launches new testbed to develop immersive experiences

BT GROUP - 3 OCTOBER 2023

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Netflix is planning to raise prices... again

THE VERGE - 3 OCTOBER 2023

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Events
OCTOBER
United Nations,
8-12 OCTOBER 2023, Kyoto (Japan)

INTERNET GOVERNANCE FORUM 2023

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European Week of Cities and Regions,
10 October 2023, Brussels & Online

Rural regeneration and talent growth through digital connectivity

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European Commission,
11 October 2022, Brussels

5GSC Community Conference

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CERRE,
12 October 2023, Online

What Should We Expect from the First DSA Systemic Risk Assessments?

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BEREC,
12 October 2023, Brussels/Online

Public debriefing on the outcomes of the 56th BEREC ordinary meetings

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Cullen International,
16 October 2023, Brussels/Online

REGULATORY BRIEFING: HOW THE COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY IS RESPONDING TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES

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International Regulators Forum 2023,
16-17 October 2023, Cologne (Germany)

International Regulators Forum 2023

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European Internet Forum,
24 October 2023, Brussels

Roundtable discussion on an EU-US common approach on digital regulation

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NOVEMBER
Financial times / ETNO,
7 November 2023, Online/Brussels

FT-ETNO TECH & POLITICS FORUM

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ForumEurope,
8 November 2023, Brussels/Online

International AI Summit

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European green digital coalition
9-10 NOVEMBER 2023, Alicante

Gaia-X 2023 Summit

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