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Tech Brief: necessary surveillance, digital commons, AI options
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Tech Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “The protection of the fundamental right to respect for private life at EU level requires, in accordance with settled...
While internet value chain grows, telecom operators lag behind
While internet value chains continue to grow by 15% per year, a new report by GSMA warns that market imbalances between network operators and online service providers could threaten global growth prospects in several sectors.
Poland pushes for digital and telecoms integration with Ukraine
Poland sent a letter to the European Commission asking them to support better digital integration of Ukraine including in the telecoms sector with other countries expected to add their voices to the call.
Tech Brief: connectivity’s contribution, Apple Pay probe, AI fines
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Tech Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “The rules in place for twenty years are running out of steam and operators no longer have...
Commission to make online platforms contribute to digital infrastructure
The European Commission is set to present a legislative initiative to make content-heavy platforms contribute to the cost of telecom networks before the end of the year.
Digital Brief: DSA agreement, upload filters safeguards, GDPR redress
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “The DSA will upgrade the ground rules for all online services in the EU. It will ensure that the...
Digital Brief: Intel spends big, DSA fees & dark patterns
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “The EU Chips Act will empower private companies and governments to work together to drastically advance Europe’s position in...
Telecom industry to brace open networks despite established interests
Open Radio Access Network [RAN] is set to favour innovation in the telecommunication market, but legacy operators resist the change as they fear a drop in profitability and market shares.
Digital Brief: public cloud scrutiny, space package, sandboxing Android
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “Coordinated actions around an agreed topic will allow them to learn from each other’s expertise, harmonise their approaches and...
Make content platforms pay for digital infrastructures, telecom CEOs say
The CEOs of Telefónica, Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone and Orange have called on the European Commission in an open letter to make large content providers contribute to the infrastructural investments.
Digital Brief powered by Google: Chips Act, Google Analytics strike two
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “With the European Chips Act, we are putting out the investments and the strategy. But the key to our...
Digital Brief powered by Google: DSA centralised, Data Act leak, political chips, digital footprints
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “We will be careful not to go the extra mile in decreasing the freedom of speech.” -Věra Jourová, Vice-President...OpinionPromoted content
Making the Green Deal the Real Deal
The Green Deal is one of the biggest economic transitions ever. The telecoms industry will assume an essential role as enabler and engine of a greener economy, social stability and sustainable growth in Europe, says Dominique Leroy, Board Member Deutsche Telekom AG for Europe.
COVID-19: Austria takes precautionary measures for internet use, despite ‘buffer’ in capacities
The spread of the coronavirus is becoming a stress test for Austria's internet infrastructure, as internet traffic exploded virtually overnight. To protect the country's capacities, the regulatory authority RTR has given the green light for certain online services, like video streaming, to be throttled. VideoPromoted content
Commission approves Telefónica’s acquisition of E-Plus in Germany
The European Commission approved on Wednesday the proposed acquisition of Dutch Telecom operator KPN's German mobile telecommunications business E-Plus by Telefónica Deutschland. The approval is conditional upon the full implementation of a commitments package submitted by Telefónica.
EU strikes a deal to cap mobile roaming fees
The European Commission, European lawmakers and governments agreed to reform mobile roaming fees, allowing consumers to pay less for calls, text messages and mobile Web services when travelling abroad.