Glyn Carter, Future Spectrum Director, GSMA on Agenda Item 1.5 (low band) at #ITUWRC-23: the secondary allocation of low band for Europe is an important step and indicates the direction of travel - a more efficient and flexible use of UHF to improve rural #connectivity and

Glyn Carter on the outcomes for #6GHz band for Europe at #ITUWRC: the outcome should enable future expansion of mobile networks to provide capacity and performance on city-wide basis. BUT only if regulatory framework/conditions allow effective use of existing macro-cell sites.

On #WorldRefugeeDay, millions of displaced people are going online to connect with loved ones, find information, & earn a living 📱 UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, Int’l Telecommunication Union & #GSMA aim to advance the #digitalinclusion of 20 million displaced people & their hosts by 2030. More👉gsma.at/3a

The #AI-driven data explosion is pushing #telecoms to invest in #5G Standalone networks 📰 In this latest article from BBC News (UK), telecom leaders, including GSMA CTO Alex Sinclair, share insights on how mobile phone networks are embracing #AI ✔️ Read 👉 gsma.at/3e

Just 10 days after the #EUelection, POLITICO Live in partnership with the GSMA, hosted an insightful event titled "After the Elections: What's Next for #DigitalAgendaEU" with re-elected MEPs Sandro Gozi , Anna Cavazzini and Andreas Schwab @ASchwab.bsky.social. The debate highlighted the future of

Pleasure to share the stage on this important topic.

Today, we welcome the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU 2024. It is a particularly positive sign to see the #HU24EU placing the future of #telecommunications high on its priorities list, recognising the opportunity we now have to take decisive action in encouraging the robust and essential investment in

The GSMA and the European mobile industry responded to the European Commission’s #WhitePaper “How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?”. Our call to action is clear – achieving a more connected and innovative Europe based on a digital single market that demands a

❗️Joint statement by telecoms and airlines associations calling to put #competitiveness front and centre to enhance economic security and citizens’ welfare. "Our members, day in day out, fiercely compete to innovate in their respective sectors and to provide choice and quality

A more connected and innovative Europe with a thriving digital single market is a possible reality! To achieve it the mobile industry calls for a bold new regulatory approach. Our recommendations include: 1⃣ Equivalent rules for all service providers 2⃣ Re-evaluation of the

The European telecom operators continue to #StandwithUkraine. 🇪🇺 & 🇺🇦 operators extended the voluntary agreement for affordable calls to & from Ukraine for another year allowing those seeking shelter in Europe to reach family & friends in Ukraine, and vice versa. 👉

🙏 Thanks to all our supporting partners for last night’s Politico #PlenaryWelcomeParty: ♦️ HSI/Europe ♦️ ACEA ♦️ Boehringer Ingelheim ♦️ Coca-Cola ♦️ EDF EU Affairs   EDF ♦️ Mundys ♦️ WindEurope ♦️ TotalEnergies ♦️ J&J Innovative Medicine EMEA ♦️ FuelsEurope ♦️ GSMA Europe

A new plan for Europe’s sustainable prosperity and #competitiveness: "We need a new momentum to complete the Single Market in sectors like services, energy, defence, finance, electronic communications and digital." President Ursula von der Leyen, congratulations on your confirmation.

#JointStatement by 23 associations urging a shift in #GDPR interpretation to reaffirm the risk-based approach & balance data protection with business needs. The new EU mandate must ensure a sustainable data model aligned with GDPR's original spirit 🌍🔐gsma.com/about-us/regio…

#Climatechange is one of the most significant challenges humanity has ever faced, and the mobile industry has a crucial role in tackling this global crisis 🌍 At the #GSMA, we're working with companies across the mobile sector, international organisations, and governments

GSMA announces Vivek Badrinath as Director General. The GSMA Board is pleased to announce that Vivek Badrinath has been appointed Director General and Member of the GSMA Board effective 1st April 2025. Read more 👉 gsma.at/8F

Mario Draghi’s timely report on the future of EU competitiveness once again confirms that the lack of investment in #connectivity will only translate into digital bottlenecks and limit European innovation and success. The creation of a true European single market for telecoms is

Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm, alongside European business leaders, urges urgent action from the EU Commission to boost Europe's global competitiveness in the digital economy. Read the full open letter here 🔽 m.eric.sn/ufC050TjZ3y #DigitalEconomy #EU

Europe’s global #competitiveness is clearly at risk on the global stage and to counter that, best-in-class digital infrastructure and services are required. But over-regulation and a raft of structural issues continue to strangle investment and limit our ability to lead in