EU Telecoms Policy

Latest business news about Telecommunications Policy in the European Union

Greece says to invest EUR 2.1bn to upgrade telecom network — 03 September 2008, 23:00 CET

Greece wants to invest in a new fibre optic network that will drastically upgrade its broadband and cable television capabilities, the Greek economy and telecoms ministers said on Wednesday.

EU to propose 11-cent price cap for cross-border texts — 03 September 2008, 23:06 CET

The EU's Telecommunications Commissioner has drafted plans to regulate the price of sending cross-border text messages by mobile phones in the bloc with a cap of 11 euro cents.

Plans for EU telecoms watchdog 'struggle for support' — 02 September 2008, 19:39 CET

EU proposals to set up a pan-European telecommunications watchdog are struggling to find support, a French official told the European Parliament on Tuesday.

EU mulls action against overcharging mobile operators — 29 August 2008, 00:00 CET

The European Commission warns it has mobile telephone operators that overcharge users in its sights after finding some companies were rounding up call durations to bill customers more.

Mobile Satellite Services in Europe - briefing — 07 August 2008, 23:55 CET

News, background information and web links about telecoms and communications policy in the European Union.

EU warns teenagers of mobile phone ring-tone rip-offs — 18 July 2008, 16:47 CET

The Commission is warning children and teenagers to beware of mobile telephone ring-tone scams after hundreds of Internet sites were found to be charging too much for the services.

EU crackdown of ringtone scams - guide — 17 July 2008, 17:15 CET

News, background information and web links about telecoms and communications policy in the European Union.

Mobile Operators - Don't Spoil our Holidays: Lower SMS Prices… — 17 July 2008, 00:25 CET

Latest news, background information and web links about consumer policy and the rights of consumer in the European Union.

EU roaming tariffs — 15 July 2008, 13:43 CET

How much do you pay when you use your mobile phone abroad? Tariffs for SMS, data and voice roaming in the European Union.

High price of SMS & data roaming in the EU - guide — 15 July 2008, 13:50 CET

News, background information and web links about telecoms and communications policy in the European Union.

EU says proposal to cap text message prices in the works — 15 July 2008, 18:26 CET

European mobile phone users could pay less to send cross-border text messages under plans the European Commission is preparing as its patience runs out with operators who have ignored calls to cut prices.

EU aims to cap price of text messages from abroad — 14 July 2008, 20:03 CET

European mobile phone users will pay less to send text messages under plans to be unveiled on Tuesday, building on a past initiative to regulate the price of calls while abroad.

EU Roaming Regulation - guide — 02 July 2008, 14:07 CET

News, background information and web links about telecoms and communications policy in the European Union.

Nokia plans to close Navteq deal within five days — 02 July 2008, 16:26 CET

Finnish mobile phone goliath Nokia, which received clearance from Brussels on Wednesday to acquire US digital navigation group Navteq, said it expected to complete the deal by early next week.

EU regulators clear Nokia's takeover of Navteq — 02 July 2008, 16:17 CET

The European Commission gave the greenlight on Wednesday to Finnish mobile phone giant Nokia's purchase of US digital navigation group Navteq after finding the deal would not hurt competition.

EU opens bidding for Galileo satnav network — 01 July 2008, 17:48 CET

The European Commission invited bids on Tuesday for contractors to participate in the construction of the European Union's much delayed Galileo satellite navigation network.

Mobile phone termination rates - guide — 26 June 2008, 17:27 CET

News, background information and web links about telecoms and communications policy in the European Union.

Next Generation Billing and Customer Management (Amsterdam, from 06 November 2008, 00:00 CET to 07 November 2008, 00:00 CET) —

 

EU mobile phone users might have to pay to receive calls — 17 June 2008, 00:05 CET

The European Commission said Monday it would not stop telecoms firms from charging customers for calls received on their mobile phones in their own country but warned that users could oppose the move.

US group Boeing to bid for Galileo navigation contracts: report — 16 June 2008, 11:41 CET

US aerospace group Boeing plans to compete for contracts connected with the European satellite navigation system Galileo, the German newspaper Handelsblatt said on Monday, quoting a company spokeswoman.

EU court rejects O2 claim over Hutchison 3G mobile phone ads — 12 June 2008, 17:26 CET

The European Court of Justice has rejected a claim by mobile phone group O2 that Hutchison 3G infringed its trademark in a British advertising campaign comparing the prices of the two rival services.

Developing and Marketing Telecom Services for Business Customers (Amsterdam, from 08 October 2008, 00:00 CET to 09 October 2008, 00:00 CET) —

This conference will provide the best case studies on how to create the best portfolio of services for your business customers and align yourself with current trends of convergence.

4th Annual Effective HR Management in Telecoms (Vienna, Austria, from 08 October 2008, 08:00 CET to 09 October 2008, 17:30 CET) —

Conference organized by Jacob Fleming Group.

2nd Annual Youth Marketing in Telecoms (Amsterdam, from 06 October 2008, 00:00 CET to 07 October 2008, 00:00 CET) —

The 2nd Annual Youth Marketing in Telecoms will take place in Amsterdam on 6th – 7th October 2008.

France Telecom carries out 2-billion euro bond issue — 14 May 2008, 23:24 CET

France Telecom said Wednesday it had carried out a two-billion-euro (3.1-billion-dollar) bond issue to help re-finance its debt.