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ISSUE 05 2014
GSMA calls for reforms to European regulation
T
he GSMA has called on member states and the
new European Parliament to urge the European Commission to accelerate work on a broader reform of the EU’s regulatory framework for electronic communications.
The organisation believes this should focus on more harmonisation across member states, the elimination of outdated and unnecessary layers of regulation and the application of consistent rules irrespective of the technology being used, who is providing the service, or where individuals are located.
It also warned that the European Parliament’s proposals to restrict traffic management to a very narrow set of circumstances would constrain the development of new services, limit consumer choice and restrict the way operators need to ensure the Internet continues to work for everybody.
“We urge member states to work with the Parliament and the Commission to agree provisions on the open Internet that work for consumers, businesses and the whole European economy,” said Anne Bouverot, director general of the GSMA. “With regard to traffic management and specialised services, it is important to establish high level and future proof
The GSMA has warned that the European Parliament’s proposals to restrict traffic management to a very narrow set of circumstances would constrain the development of new services
principles rather than develop detailed and prescriptive rules that limit innovation, curb commercial flexibility and consign consumers and potential developers of new services to the same, regulated Internet experience.”
The organisation has also encouraged member states to constructively explore the Commission’s proposals on further harmonisation and coordination of spectrum policy, which would make a significant contribution to addressing today’s fragmented and inconsistent approach across the European Union. Broad and bold reform is needed with a focus on the timely release of new capacity that is harmonised across the single market and allocated with the objective of driving
long-term growth and investment. A concerted push to harmonise and coordinate aspects of spectrum policy can provide more certainty, as operators plan medium to long-term network deployments.
The GSMA also encouraged member states to challenge the rationale of changing the current roaming
regulation before its review date in 2016. It supports regulatory certainty and market-driven solutions for roaming and believes the impact and implications of further regulatory change at this stage should be fully assessed.
Anne Bouverot
“The immediate priority is to ensure that the proposed Telecoms Single Market Regulation on the open Internet, spectrum and roaming is adjusted in the interests of Europe’s citizens, its businesses and growth across the region,” continued Ms Bouverot. “However we must not lose sight of the need to prepare further ambitious and bold policy and regulatory reform to maximise the telecoms industry’s contribution to Europe’s economy and society.”
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