EU Telecoms Policy

Latest news about the European Union's policy on telecommunications.

European electronic connector market to reach $22.09bn by 2032 — 16 April 2024, 19:10 CET

Our partners Market Research Direct have added a comprehensive report on the Europe electronic connector market, projecting a significant growth rate of 4.78% during the forecast period of 2023-2032.

Brussels presents blueprint for EU's future digital infrastructures — 21 February 2024, 23:49 CET

The EU Commission presented a set of possible actions Wednesday aimed at fostering the innovation, security and resilience of digital infrastructures and laying foundations for a future Digital Networks Act.

Connectivity package - guide — 21 February 2024, 23:29 CET

The European Commission presented on 21 February a set of possible actions to foster the innovation, security and resilience of digital infrastructures.

EU aim to speed up roll-out of high-speed networks — 06 February 2024, 19:01 CET

The European Parliament and EU Council struck a deal Tuesday on the gigabit infrastructure act, to accelerate the deployment of gigabit network infrastructure for high-speed networks across Europe.

EU Member States inexplicably ignore calls for end to expensive intra-EU calls for consumers — 06 December 2023, 00:30 CET

National governments have shunned the strong case for banning surcharges on intra-EU communications (calls, text messages and data usage), which are the charges that telecom operators can apply when you call or text somebody living in another EU country from your home country.

A potential end in sight to expensive intra-EU calls for consumers — 19 September 2023, 17:19 CET

A European Parliament Committee has today voted to ban surcharges on intra-EU communications (calls, text messages and data usage) which would for example bring down prices for consumers when they call another EU country from home.

EU renews mobile roaming agreement for Ukraine refugees — 10 July 2023, 18:31 CET

EU telecoms operators on Sunday extended by another twelve months their agreement which allows displaced refugees from Ukraine to stay connected across borders.

EU wins WTO case on India info tech products — 18 April 2023, 16:28 CET

The World Trade Organization ruled in favour of the EU Monday in a major case challenging India's tariff on key information and communication technology products.

Commission invites proposals to deploy IRIS² satellite constellation — 24 March 2023, 18:26 CET

The European Commission launched an invitation Friday for the industry to tender proposals to procure a concession contract to implement the EU's Secure Communication Constellation IRIS².

Poll: Young people in 13 EU countries refuse surveillance of online communication — 07 March 2023, 22:25 CET

New evidence shows that 80% of young people aged 13 to 17 years old from 13 EU Member States would not feel comfortable being politically active or exploring their sexuality if authorities were able to monitor their digital communication, in order to look for child sexual abuse.

Gigabit infrastructure to transform EU connectivity — 23 February 2023, 22:38 CET

The EU Commission presented a set of actions Thursday to make Gigabit connectivity available to all across the EU by 2030, with a view to enabling "transformation of the connectivity sector" in the EU.

New EU Gigabit infrastructure to transform Europe's connectivity sector - guide — 23 February 2023, 18:38 CET

The European Commission presented on 23 February a set of actions aimed to make Gigabit connectivity available to all citizens and businesses across the EU by 2030, in line with the objectives of Europe's Digital Decade, and to enable the transformation of the connectivity sector in the EU.

Green light for EU satellites to protect government communications — 15 February 2023, 23:05 CET

The IRIS² telecoms satellites, offering a secure communications infrastructure for EU government bodies, will be active from 2024, following Tuesday's green light from the European Parliament.

State aid boost for EU broadband networks — 13 December 2022, 23:53 CET

The EU Commission set out revised guidelines on broadband Monday according to which state aid measures are assessed to support the deployment and take-up of broadband networks in the Europe.

Revised Broadband Guidelines - guide — 12 December 2022, 22:47 CET

On 12 December 2022, the European Commission adopted new Guidelines on State aid for broadband networks ('Broadband Guidelines'). The new Guidelines update the rules on State aid granted by Member States for the deployment of broadband networks and the take-up of available broadband services to support the digital transition.

EU boosts innovation with 5G on planes — 28 November 2022, 18:39 CET

Airlines will be able to provide the latest 5G technology on their planes following the EU Commission's update Thursday of the implementing decision on spectrum for mobile communications on board aircrafts.

5G in the EU — 24 November 2022, 23:42 CET

5G is the critical new generation network technology that will enable innovation and support the EU's digital transformation. 5G provides virtually universal, ultra-high bandwidth, and low latency 'connectivity' not only to individual users but also to connected objects. It is expected to serve a wide range of applications and sectors including professional uses. For example, connected automated mobility, eHealth, energy management, possibly safety applications, and more. 5G will also be a key enabler of artificial intelligence systems, as it will provide real-time data collection and analysis. At the same time, it will bring the cloud to a new dimension by enabling the distribution of computing and storage, such as edge cloud, and mobile edge computing, throughout the infrastructure.

New EU satellite system boost for secure communications — 21 November 2022, 23:30 CET

The EU Council and Parliament reached a provisional agreement Thursday on the setting up of a new multi-orbital constellation of satellites to enable secure communication services by 2027.

Final approval for EU's one-size-fits-all charging port — 26 October 2022, 18:26 CET

A USB-C port will become mandatory in 2024 for electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and headphones, following final approval by EU ministers Tuesday of the common charger directive.

Common charger for European mobile devices set for 2024 — 06 October 2022, 23:36 CET

European consumers will be able to use a single charging solution for their electronic device, following the EU Parliament's approval Tuesday of the long-awaited Radio Equipment Directive.

Google loses appeal against EU antitrust ruling — 14 September 2022, 22:44 CET

Google lost its appeal in the EU's General Court Wednesday, which upheld a 2018 EU decision that Google imposed illegal restrictions on companies that make Android phones and those providing mobile service.

Digital Economy and Society Index 2022 - guide — 28 July 2022, 23:28 CET

The European Commission on 28 July published the results of the 2022 Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI), which tracks the progress made in EU Member States in digital.

EU traveller can 'roam like at home' for 10 more years — 01 July 2022, 00:19 CET

The European Union's new, improved roaming regulation entered into force on 1 July, under which travellers in the EU and the European Economic Area can call, text and surf abroad without extra charges.

Roaming guide — 01 July 2022, 00:18 CET

A new improved Roaming regulation entered into force on 1 July 2022, extending until 2032 'Roam-like-at-home' - the scheme thanks to which travellers in the EU and the EEA can call, text and surf abroad without extra charges.

Consumers to benefit from improved roaming experience from 1 July — 27 June 2022, 22:55 CET

Thanks to new EU roaming rules entering into force on 1 July, consumers should experience a better quality of service from telecom operators when they travel to another EU country.