How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?

The white paper is a needed action from the EU on a critical aspect of our society. Several aspects should be highlighted though. - There are needs to reinforce the deployment of mobile technologies. Current 5G roll-outs are not achieving the industry impact which was thought.

I welcome the opportunity to submit comments to the Commission's Consultation on its White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs. I submit my comments as a professor of law and, by courtesy, electrical engineering at Stanford University whose research focuses on Internet architecture, innovation, and regulation. I do not speak for Stanford University. I have a Ph.D.

Internet Society (ISOC) France welcomes the opportunity to give feedback on the consultation on the white paper "How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs?" In 2023, Internet Society France responded to the European Commissions exploratory consultation on the future of the electronic communications sector and its infrastructure.

The Czech Telecommunication Cluster z.s. (hereinafter also referred to as ČTKK) is an association of more than 20 entities operating in the information technology and electronic communications sector in the Czech Republic. Our members are mainly regional providers of internet access and related services.

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Transatel appreciates the opportunity to submit its views on the European Commissions White Paper - How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs? While Transatel welcomes the recognition in the White Paper that both digital infrastructure and service are vital to ensuring the future competitiveness of all European economic sectors, Transatel is deeply concerned with the potential usage of sectoral regulation…

Summary of comments, please see attached PDF for full comments. Introduction At a high level, we welcome the commission's focus on (critical) infrastructure in the union. However, the white paper has several shortcomings, ranging from a misunderstanding of how several core technologies work to a misunderstanding of business incentives in the long and short term.

We would like to take a brief view below: In the context of global challenges and new technological opportunities, the development of digital infrastructures is becoming increasingly important. Digital networks can be crucial for industry, both in terms of competitiveness and innovation leadership and cybersecurity, where they play an increasingly important role.

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Open Future appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commission's White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?". We welcome the fact that the Commission is actively exploring Europe's digital infrastructure needs and we agree with the overall assessment that further investment in digital infrastructure must be prioritized in the second half of Europe's 'digital decade'.

Netnod welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the consultation launched on 24 February 2024 on the European Commissions White Paper How to Master Europes Digital Infrastructure Needs? (hereinafter WP). Netnod has the following comments: - The leitmotif of the WP concerns further convergence and vertical integration of networks in the EU; This is contrary to the Internet model and contrary to the findings of…

Anitec-Assinform welcomes the opportunity to comment on the white paper published by the Commission and to contribute to the identification of the most effective strategies to successfully overcome the challenges facing the digital infrastructure sector in Europe today. Please find Anitec-Assinform feedback in the attached document.

The vision presented by the Commission in its White Paper highlights what it considers to be the imperative of developing high-speed, efficient, and secure networks, which are viewed as essential pillars of competitiveness across all sectors.

Overall, the White Paper is very disappointing. While it has some useful input and ideas on security and submarine networks, it has huge flaws in areas including: - private networks - 5G - cloud vs telecom - interconnect - spectrum - competition - wholesale regulation Some of the problems are factual inaccuracy or vagueness, such as a lack of definition of "private networks", or some confused references to Wi-Fi in…

United Group BV is a telecommunication and media group active in eastern Europe. In particular, we provide fixed and mobile telecommunication services in four EU member states (Greece, Bulgaria, Croatia, Slovenia). We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Public Consultation on the White Paper on How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs? issued by the European Commission (EC) on 21st February 2024.

With over 2500 members from 500+ organisations, Beltug is the largest Belgian association of CIOs & Digital Technology leaders. We cover their priorities such as vendor and software asset management, 5G, hybrid IT, cyber security, artificial intelligence, the hybrid workplace, IoT, privacy, data governance, and many more.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Public Consultation on the White Paper on How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs? issued by the European Commission (EC) on 21st February 2024. Please find our detailed comments in the attached document.

The Deputy Ministry of Research, Innovation, and Digital Policy of Cyprus welcomes the opportunity to participate in the public consultation on the White Paper, "How to Master Europe's Digital Infrastructure Needs?".

Fibre Alliance Denmark (Fiberalliancen) welcomes the Commission's White Paper "How to master Europe's Digital Infrastructure Needs?" as a basis for en open discussion on the scope and content of a potential future Digital Networks Act and more largely on the strategic orientation to take for the digital decade.

The European Local Fibre Alliance (ELFA) welcomes the European Commission's White Paper How to master Europe's Digital Infrastructure Needs? as a basis for an open discussion with the incoming Commission on the scope and content of a potential future Digital Networks Act and a strategic direction for Europe's digital future. Please find attached our response paper to the White Paper.

We welcome the opportunity to provide our comments on the proposals presented in the White paper on How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs. For the White paper, Europe is standing currently at a cross-road; either it addresses the various challenges highlighted in the White paper in terms of connectivity, technological transformation, investments needs, lack of a digital single market, due mainly to a…

On behalf of Chamber of Progress a tech industry association supporting public policies to build a more inclusive world in which all people benefit from technological leaps we appreciate the opportunity to share this feedback on the White Paper titled How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? Our feedback is in the attached document.

The Danish Chamber of Commerce appreciates the Commission's publication of the White Paper, How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs? and the opportunity to contribute to the consultation. Please find attached our contribution. Regards from the Danish Chamber of Commerce.

BEREC appreciates the opportunity to participate in the public consultation on the White Paper on "How to master European's digital infrastructure needs?". We provide our contribution in the attachment and look forward to further engaging in the debate on the future of the sector. Note: BEREC sent two documents to the European Commission - high-level input and document which contains more detailed analysis.

GeSI is a member-centric global business association dedicated to leading the movement that defines, demonstrates, and acts on the enabling role of digital solutions in sustainability. Collectively, GeSI members represent nearly US$4T of market capitalization and play leadership roles on every continent.

Verisure, a leading European provider of monitored security systems, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commission's White Paper How to Master Europes Digital Infrastructure?. The White Paper discusses the need for a coordinated switch-off of 2G and 3G networks while supporting critical legacy services like emergency communications.

Law Firm Nagy és Trócsányi appreciates the opportunity to comment this white paper that represents an important milestone of the Commissions efforts to create a comprehensive and state of the art legislative basis for a secure and competitive digital network infrastructure for Europe.

Comments from the Spanish Cloud and Data Center Suppliers’ Association (APECDATA), with certain obstacles present in the companies that are part of the supply chain and support of digital infrastructures for cloud computing services in Spain.

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Please find attached a document containing comments from the Spanish Cloud and Data Center Association (APECDATA). Spanish Association of Cloud and Data Center service providers, whose objectives are to promote these services with European data protection criteria, and to promote the diversity of supply for the benefit of customers and the industry.

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On a good evening, we had a long reflection on whether we would give feedback to your Whitebook, but ultimately we decided to share our views because we believe that digital infrastructure in Europe can only be set up well, quickly and safely if we look beyond today’s big providers and if we can work together across borders.

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GSOA welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on theWhite Paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? GSOA applauds the ECs high ambitions of deploying state-of-the-art connectivity in Europe. Nevertheless, it is important to ensure that we avoid deepening the digital divide.

Dear Sirs and Madams, thanks for giving the opportunity to give feedback to the White Paper on digital infrastructure. Attached, you can find a letter by Lower Saxony's Minister for the Economy, Traffic, Construction and Digitization, which includes the modernization of telecommunications networks as well as regulation of the telecommunication market. If there are any questions to answer, I'll be happy to oblige.

From TNÓ's involvements in Dig.Infra developments we have made the following observation in which we focused on the aspects concerning Telco, Cloud and Edge. Also see attachment. 1) The title of the document suggests a broad vision on digital infrastructures. The content of the document however limits digital infrastructure to physical infrastructure and digital control over these networks (NaaS).

AT&T commends the European Commission for analyzing the challenges Europe faces in the rollout of future connectivity as well as in achieving a European Single Market. A true EU Single Market for electronic communication services is still some way from completion. This is particularly the case as regards services provided to larger enterprises with international telecommunication needs.

Following the European Commission’s (EC) call for positions to draw up a White Paper entitled ‘How to meet the needs of Europe’s digital infrastructure?which outlines the challenges Europe is currently facing in implementing future communication networks, we would like to present, as the Rogalski law firm and cooperatives specialising in ICT regulation, their contributions, which, due to the nature of our activity…

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We provide our position regarding perceived restrictions proposed in the White Paper and how these could affect the various stakeholders in Cyprus across many industries (telecoms, education, tech, banking, professional services, health etc.): Being a small market, Cyprus has limited capabilities to attract large scale and big providers and therefore needs to be able to also have access to smaller providers who…

Comments on proposed point 2.4.1: 1. IT assocation of Slovekia welcomes the release of the European Commission's White Paper on how to manage Europe's digital infrastructure needs, including a series of forward-looking solutions to reinvigorate network investment in Europe. However, we disagree that our member Huawei is riskier as a 5G vendor than other companies. 2.

Achieving the Digital Decade targets by 2030 is a crucial milestone to foster innovation across industries and improve the well-being of European citizens. As the recent Letta report and our Agenda for Action 2024 point out, the Single Market must aim to make European industrial capacity compatible with the transformation of our economy.

Cisco applauds the Commissions work to identify challenges for Europes digital infrastructure and discuss possible public policy responses. We are committed to helping the Commission, and the EU more widely, to meet this challenge. Digital Infrastructures are the backbone of the Internet.

NORDUnet and Nordic Research and Education Networks response to the EU White Paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? Along with a Recommendation on secure and resilient submarine cable infrastructure published February 26, 2024, the European Commission is asking for input on a set of scenarios contained in the White Paper.

NOS Comunicações, S.A., NOS Açores, S.A. and NOS Madeira, S.A., hereinafter jointly referred to as NOS, present their comments on the consultation promoted by the European Commission on its White Paper on how to meet Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?

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Also as Member of the European Alliance for Industrial Data, Cloud & Edge, where we for once lead the Digital Sovereignty Taskforce, co-lead the Cybersecurity Taskforce and the Common Trust Taskforce, having contributed to the Thematic Roadmap on TelcoEdgeCloud that is mentioned in the draft White Paper already and has now been handed-over to the Commission on 27 June 2024, and in stance also having been and being…

Liberty Global welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Commissions White Paper: How to master Europes Digital Infrastructure Needs. We applaud the Commission for its description and assessment of trends and challenges in the digital infrastructure sector. Our response is focused on Pillar II. Gigabit networks fixed and mobile are the catalyst of the wider European society and economy.

Odido Netherlands B.V. warmly welcomes the opportunity to reply to the European Commission's public consultation on the White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs". The response of Odido Netherlands B.V. to the public consultation and our recommendations in full can be found in the document attached.

Our full submission is attached as a Word document below, which goes into each of the four areas (transparency; research, collaboration and digital literacy; financial incentives; and national moratoria and EU-wide law).

The i2CAT Foundation warmly welcomes the concept of the 3C Network that acknowledges the complexity of the new stakeholder ecosystem emerging from the convergence of multiple sectors forced by the impact of a new generation of AI technology. This complex ecosystem includes now semiconductors, edge, cloud and HPC, radio technologies, connectivity, and data management.

Qualcomm is a long-standing advocate for a robust and open digital ecosystem where both small and large companies can compete and thrive. Europes telecom networks sit at the core of the digital ecosystem and the heart of EU economies and societies.

Tele2 Sverige AB (Tele2) has taken part of the European Commissions (the Commission) White Paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? (the White Paper), which was circulated by the Commission for public consultation on February 21, 2024. Tele2 hereby submits its formal response to the consultation in the attached document.

Society for Electronic Communications (SEC) is one of the oldest nonprofit telecom associations in Bulgaria. SEC's mission is the creation and development of an equal competitive and non-discriminatory market in the field of electronic communications.

The CEO Alliance welcomes the European Commissions invitation to submit a response to its public consultation on the White Paper on Europes digital infrastructure needs. The CEO Alliance was founded in 2020 as a platform of eight European companies coming together to make decarbonisation happen.

The Portugal-Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHKCCI) is pleased that the European Commission is seeking to understand the digital infrastructure needs and, via this White Book, address its future challenges, considering that those infrastructures are the cornerstone of economic development.

Cloudflare welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commissions White Paper "How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs?", and to share our views and concerns around several different areas in the document.

Deutsche Telekom welcomes the opportunity to provide comments on the European Commissions White Paper How to Master Europes Digital Infrastructure Needs?. We appreciate the initiative and the general direction of the Whitepaper and call on the European Commission to follow-up with a concrete legislative proposal for a Digital Networks Act as soon as possible, since urgent action is needed in light of the difficult…

MVNO Europe is the trade association representing Mobile Virtual Network Operators: http://mvnoeurope.eu/ MVNOs currently supply +/- 10% of SIM cards in the European Union to millions of consumers, many thousands of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), and supporting Internet of Things (IoT), for millions of connected cars and trucks, for shipping, transport and containers, for security applications, and for…

The French national programme agencies Digital: Algorithms, Software, and Usages (spearheaded by Inria) and Components, Systems, and Digital Infrastructures (spearheaded by CEA) are grateful for the opportunity to present their joint response to the European Commissions consultation How to Master Europes Digital Infrastructure Needs.

Please find in the attached document the opinion of the Association of Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Manufacturers (VTKE) on the White Paper “How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?”. In the attached document you will find the statement of the Alliance of Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Manufacturers (VTKE) on the White Paper “How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?”.

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Please find attached the contribution of the Cloud Coalition and Fixed Wireless Access to the White Paper. Yours sincerely, [name removed] – CFWA – Cloud Coalition and Fixed Wireless Access Secretary and Treasurer [email removed] [phone removed]

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BEUC - The European Consumer Organisation welcomes the opportunity to reply to the European Commission's public consultation on the White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs". BEUC's response to the public consultation and our recommendations in full can be found in the document attached.

The EU electronic communications framework has been working well overall, enabling Europe to achieve remarkable connectivity targets in terms of coverage, adoption by consumers and professional users, affordability and inclusion. Europe performance better than United States in FTTH and 5G stand-alone deployment, while some European Member States are amongst the most advanced countries in the world.

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Net4Future welcomes the revamped attention of the European Commission (EC) for the telecommunication industry, which is strategic for the success of the digital transition and to ensure secure and resilient infrastructures able to respond to the current global challenges. the project has been established in 2023 as part of the PNRR initiatives (Mission 4, Component 2, Investment 1.3).

The Consumer Forum supports availability of sufficient, stable, safe and affordable digital connectivity for Czech consumers and end-users which could be at least partly considered also as a declared aim of the White Paper How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs? by European Commission, COM(2024) 81 final (hereinafter WP).

Legislation and regulation should be consistent with the principles of EU, Member State and international law, remain fair and technology-neutral, and at the same time should not result in excessive regulation, avoid negative impacts on operators and citizens right to freedom of choice, and on the value of an open economy.

This year France celebrated 20 years since the adoption of the French national legislation (Article L. 1425-1 CGCT), which enabled our local and regional authorities to become a ‘telecommunications network operator’. This provision initially enabled the deployment of first-generation Public Initiative Networks (1G IPM, see specific annex).

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EWIA, the European Wireless Infrastructure Association, welcomes the opportunity to share its views on the White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?" adopted by the European Commission on 21 February 2024.

Digi Communications N.V., a leading telecommunications group with a significant presence in the European Union, welcomes the opportunity to provide observations on the EU Commissions White Paper "How to Master Europes digital infrastructure needs?" Please find our feedback attached.

We at neXat have read the White Paper with great interest. However, we see that in the paper there is almost no reference to the advantages of satellite-based communications as a key part to Europes digital infrastructure needs.

epicenter.works appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the White Paper How to Master Europes Digital Infrastructure Needs?published on 21 February. Issues relating to the further development of network infrastructure and the importance of the concept of net neutrality for rights and freedoms of EU citizens have always been of particular interest to our organization.

The Association of European Radios AER is the Europe-wide trade body for commercial radio, representing the interests of thousands of commercial radio stations to the EU Institutions. AER promotes the development of commercially-funded radio broadcasting in Europe, by ensuring a fair and sustainable economic framework for radio so it can continue to thrive.

OVHcloud, the leading European cloud provider, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback to the European Commissions White Paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs?. Digital infrastructure is a critical component to guarantee economic security and sustained competitiveness. In the coming years, Europes digital infrastructure will need meet a growing demand for complex and disruptive technologies.

The French national programme agencies Digital: Algorithms, Software, and Usages (spearheaded by Inria) and Components, Systems, and Digital Infrastructures (spearheaded by CEA) are grateful for the opportunity to present their joint response to the European Commissions consultation How to Master Europes Digital Infrastructure Needs.

The Cybrec contribution from the Magna Greece Foundation (FMG) https://fondazionemagnagrecia.it/laboratori/ Cybrec CYBREC – Cybercrime Research Center (https://fondazionemagnagrecia.it/laboratori/) is the Cybercrime and cybersecurity laboratory developed and promoted by the Magna Greece Foundation, as part of its study and research activities, in partnership with personalities, institutions, experts and companies in…

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In addition to several engineering disciplines, the Faculty of Technology and Informatics of the University of Pécs is also trained as an engineer at BSc, MSc, Hungarian and international level. Cyber defence is one of the main elements of our agenda, with international successes. We welcome the Commission’s White Paper on how to meet Europe’s digital infrastructure needs.

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Twilio welcomes the opportunity to provide its feedback on the European Commissions White Paper entitled How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?. We consider ourselves a key contributor to the EUs Single Market, providing electronic communications and digital services in nearly all EU Member States.

see attached documents, which containers: accompanying letter to Mr Breton NL appreciation Overview of the questions of parliament and respondents from the Minister of Economic Affairs In addition we refer to the report “State of Digital Infrastructure” which is an integral part of our submission: https://www.tweedekamer.nl/downloads/document?id=2024D01732

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Bucharest, 28th of June 2024 OBJECT: The Romanian Association of Mobile Operators fully supports the GSMA Response to the EU white paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? Dear Madam, Dear Sir, The Romanian Association of Mobile Operators (RAMO) would like to thank you for the opportunity offered by the Commission to express its opinion regarding the white paper How to master Europes digital…

Technology Irelands submission to the consultation on the white paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? The connectivity sector is playing a crucial part as the enabler of the overall digitalisation of European businesses and society. At the moment, we are witnessing a transformation of the sector via new technologies like 5G, virtualisation and others.

The Swedish Civil Contingencies welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commissions White Paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? In this instance, our feedback is limited to the section covering EUCCS (section 2.4.2.). Please find our feedback in attached file.

The Alliance for IoT and Edge Computing Innovation (AIOTI) welcomes the European Commissions (EC) intention to address the technological challenges and future trends of Europe's connectivity infrastructure, therefore, we would like to recommend the following general actions: Focus on solving the computing continuum challenges, together with optimized energy consumption and resource utilization challenges.

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce in Italy (CCCIT) is a non-profit association, officially established in Italy in 2008 in accordance with the laws of the Italian Republic and authorized by the Ministry of Economic Development, with the support of the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China.

Dear Sir and/or Madam, attached you may find the position of the Centrum für Europäische Politik (cep) on the White Paper - How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs? Kind regards, [name removed], Head of Department on Information Technologies at cep

eco Association of the Internet Industry welcomes the Commission's invitation to comment on the Whitepaper. eco recognises the challenge but also the importance of expanding high-performance digital infrastructures.

France-IX is the leading provider of internet traffic exchange services in France, offering public and private interconnection services through its neutral interchange points (carriers and data centres) in Paris, Marseille, Lyon, Lille and Toulouse as well as hosting services, and a marketplace.

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The Czech Ministry of the Interior and its service organization, the National Agency for Communication and Information Technologies (NAKIT), welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commission's White Paper on mastering Europe's digital infrastructure needs. Feedback as such is attached.

The BREKO Bundesverband Breitbandkommunikation e.V. is grateful for the opportunity to comment on the White Paper on How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs, which the European Commission presented on 21 February 2024. As the leading German fibre association, the Bundesverband Breitbandkommunikation e.V. (BREKO) successfully promotes competition in the German telecommunications market.

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Vodafone calls for a Connectivity Union to secure Europe's digital ambitions.The EU faces a unique set of challenges for its digital ambitions: i) a large investment gap jeopardising the EU's digital transformation, ii) the lack of a Single Market and the associated scale benefits - due to the fragmentation of rules between Member States and within different parts of the digital ecosystem, iii) an innovation by…

The European Broadcasting Union is the worlds leading alliance of public service media. The EBU has 115 member organizations in 56 countries. Public service media are entrusted with the performance of the public service mission to reach all people present on the territory of their Member State with high quality content to inform, educate and entertain.

CanaLink welcomes the publication of the white paper 'How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs?' by the European Commission, which demonstrates this institution's interest in a key issue for the economic, social, political, and cultural development of Europe.

The National Chamber of Communications Ethernetowa is a chamber of commerce which brings together almost 200 Polish telecommunications companies of SMEs (www.kike.pl). Point 2.2: Support for SMEs to participate in new services should not be overlooked. SMEs are the most innovative ones.

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Ladies and gentlemen, we are concerned that the White Paper could allow for measures that restrict competition in the telecommunications sector (e.g. by removing obligations vis-à-vis former monopolists). The Commission’s proposal to revise the European Electronic Communications Act (EECC) reflects the current calls of former monopolists for market liberalisation and reduction of competition.

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As a telecommunications company with more than 9.5 million fixed-term contracts, freenet AG is the last major network-independent mobile telecommunications provider in Germany. In addition, we operate large parts of the German DVB-T2 network, regional and national DAB+ networks and are a provider of OTT services, including one of the leading IPTV platforms in Germany.

Digital, as the main Spanish association for digitalisation, repurposing the core companies of telecommunication and technological sector, welcoming the European Commissions White Paper (WP) How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? and the option to provide comments. Please find our feedback attested.

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Volvo Cars Corporation believes connected safety (via the exchange of information with other vehicles and road users) will improve overall safety on the roads. Our connected safety technology was introduced in 2016, uses Volvo Cars cloud, based on real-time data. It allows all Volvo cars to communicate with each other and alert drivers of nearby slippery road conditions and hazards.

TOP-IX welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on this consultation. The EU electronic communications framework can be seen as a positive story overall: Europe's connectivity achievements has been remarkable in terms of coverage, adoption by users, affordability and inclusion.

Vantage Towers would like to thank the European Commission for the opportunity to comment on the White Paper: How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs?. As a major investor in 5G and soon 6G networks in Europe, Vantage Towers is actively contributing to Europes infrastructure needs.

The Confederation of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (CPME) welcomes the publication by the European Commission of its White Paper on digital infrastructure and wishes to convey a number of attractive considerations to French VSEs/SMEs. Details can be found in the attached document. Thank you very much for taking them into account.

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See attachment Pillar 1: Creation of the Connected Collaborative Computing Network (3C) we support the initiative to create a collaborative innovation network and the proposals for the provision of the appropriate tools and funding for the development of multidisciplinary projects, aimed at ensuring good progress in the Telco sector and European digital sovereignty.

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KPN, as a leading Dutch telecommunications provider in the Netherlands, welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the consultation on mastering Europe's digital infrastructure needs. We are committed to supporting the European Union's vision of a robust, resilient, and future-proof digital infrastructure. Our response highlights key areas that we believe are critical to achieving this goal.

See attachment. Pillar 1: Creation of the Connected Collaborative Computing Network (3C) we support the initiative to create a collaborative innovation network and the proposals for the provision of the appropriate tools and funding for the development of multidisciplinary projects, aimed at ensuring good progress in the Telco sector and European digital sovereignty.

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Our feedback primarily focuses on EUCCS (section 2.4.2). EUCCS is an excellent opportunity to attract investment, foster innovation, increase security and create an enabler to achieve a true Digital Single Market at least for the mission critical communications for public safety and security, civil protection and disaster relief (PPDR).

Midterm Evaluation of the Digital Europe Programme (DEP) Relevance of the Programmes Objectives The Digital Europe Programme addresses critical needs, including high-performance computing, AI, cybersecurity, advanced digital skills, key digital technologies, and semiconductors. These objectives are vital for maintaining European business competitiveness and ensuring a modern public administration .

The Verband Gemeinder Unternehmen e.V. (VKU) represents over 1,550 municipal works and municipal companies in the fields of energy, water/waste water, waste management and telecommunications. With more than 300.000 employees, revenues of EUR 141 billion were generated in 2021 and more than EUR 17 billion were invested.

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Dear Sir/Medam, Thank you for the oppertunity to respond to the Whitepaper 'How to master Europe's digital infrastructure' In the attatchment we gave our review on the whitepaper en hope it is of use for making the right choices for the Digital decade goals 2030 and beyond. Regard, Andrew van der Haar Fiber Carrier Association www.fibercarriers.nl

Good afternoon, Please find enclosed the report of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce on the occasion of the public consultation White Paper “How to successfully address Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?” We hereby confirm that it has been received and we remain at your disposal for any clarification in this regard. Yours faithfully,

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Estonian State Infocommunication Foundation supports development of EUCCS as it gives political and coordinative support from EU side towards Member States (MS). It also supports MS to fulfil minimum criterias of quality and security requirements for 3GPP compilant national mission critical broadband networks through EU legislation.

We Iliad are enthusiastic about what European telecom operators, regulatory bodies, European Commission, have achieved over the last 20 years. European FttH networks are twice as developed as in the US (p.2 of the attached contribution). The price of telecoms compared to average per capita income is half as high in Europe as in the Americas or Asia Pacific (p.3).

Telefónica welcomes the European Commissions White Paper (WP) How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? and the opportunity to provide feedback. The WP recognizes the challenges the telecom sector is facing in Europe and rightly considers broadening the objectives of the regulatory framework beyond end-user protection and promotion of competition by considering industrial competitiveness, economic…

Bitkom highly welcomes the EU Commission's intention to prepare a review of the current framework to foster competitiveness, competition and investment in the European telecommunications market. An EU-wide harmonised market improves the conditions for investment and expansion in the telecommunications sector.

The Confederation of Swedish Enterprise's input to the White paper includes comments on - the trends and challenges within the digital infrastructure sector, - the market discription in the White Paper and what it falls short in. Based on the White Paper, Swedish Enterprise also gives six proposals for action, summarized below; 1.

EWE TEL appreciates the opportunity to comment on the European Commission's White Paper, since it addresses the future of the telecommunications sector in the EU and its prospective regulation. While we support some of the Commissions findings such as the need to prevent strategic behaviour of the operator with significant market power (SMP) with regards to the copper switch-off process through the NRAs, we are also…

The White Paper indicates that the European Commision (EC) plans a huge regulatory expansion of legacy telecom law to a loosely defined, large array of private network operators and 'digital services'. It would significantly alter the Internet architecture and impose additional costs and regulations (overregulation) on the ecosystem.

The White Paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? presents the challenges facing the European Union (EU) in the fields of technological innovation, volume of investments, radio spectrum, industrial strength, cybersecurity, etc. for the deployment of secure digital infrastructure to meet future needs for high-speed wireless broadband connectivity.

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I. On 21 February 2024, the European Commission published the text of the White Paper on how to manage Europe’s digital infrastructure needs? (White Paper) opening the same day to the Public Consultation on the above preparatory instrument so that all stakeholders, including Member States, civil society, industry and academia, could contribute to future Commission proposals in this area. II.

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CSC's full position paper to the EC White Paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs?' is attached. Brief summary of the position paper: The White Paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs?' emphasises the need to enhance Europe's digital network infrastructure to bolster competitiveness and security, but it could better address the link between competitiveness and a functional research…

Established in 1997, EuroISPA is the world's largest association of Internet Services Providers Associations, representing over 3,300 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across the EU and EFTA countries. EuroISPA is recognised as the voice of the EU ISP industry, reflecting the views of ISPs of all sizes from across its member base.

FEDIL would like to thank the European Commission for the initiative. FEDIL members appreciate the opportunity to express their perspectives on the White Paper. FEDIL, the Voice of the Luxembourg's Industry, is a multisectoral business federation, founded in 1918, giving a voice to industrialists and entrepreneurs and fostering economic activity in Luxembourg.

ITI strongly supports the European Commission's ambitious connectivity goals, which are key enablers for a digital society and economy. The Commission aims to ensure that every European household has high-speed internet coverage by 2025 and gigabit connectivity by 2030, including in rural and economically deprived areas.

We have read the white paper with interest. In the attached document we would like to emphasise some areas that in our opinion need more attention. TCCA, as the most influential global association that deals with critical communications, believes that in this white paper it is necessary to pay more attention to critical communications and critical communications users' needs related to digital infrastructure.

Belgium welcomes the opportunity to comment on the White Paper with a view to having an open debate on the future of the digital ecosystem in Europe. We consider this initiative as a thought-provoking vision of the digital and telecom ecosystem which could be useful for the assessment of the suitability of the current legislative framework for electronic communications networks and services in view of the…

Emergency services across Europe are transitioning from dedicated narrowband networks to commercial broadband networks in order to reap the benefits of increased data allowance. However, this transition necessitates sufficient radio spectrum for PPDR-usage (Public Protection and Disaster Relief), priority/pre-emption for emergency services and added resilience/hardening of commercial networks.

MASORANGE welcomes the European Commission's (EC) consultation on the White Paper. The EC has made an adequate diagnosis of the main trends and challenges in the sector, but it is crucial that this is translated into concrete measures and that this is done as a matter of urgency. Transforming the sector is not an option, it is a necessity.

Polish Chamber of Informatics and Telecommunications in response to the consultation – White paper: How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs? COM(2024) 81 final (hereafter the White Paper) of the European Commission sets out the attached position.

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The Polish Chamber of Information Technology and Telecommunications (PIIT), in connection with the consultation conducted by the European Commission of the document - White paper: "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs? COM(2024) 81 final (hereinafter "White Paper"), presents attached position.

We, the Association of Electrical and Digital Industries, welcome the opportunity to comment on the European Commission’s White Paper How to master Europe’s Infrastructure Needs, published on 21 February 2024, which sets out the agenda for legislative reforms in the telecommunications sector.

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Telenor welcomes the European Commissions White Paper on mastering Europes digital infrastructure needs. In the position paper we summarize Telenors views regarding the problem statement laid out in the White Paper and the necessary changes to the industrial and regulatory policy framework applied to the telecom sector. Our position follows the structure of the White Paper.

Broadcast Networks Europe (BNE) welcomes the opportunity to submit a consultation response and share its views on the White Paper - How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? BNE recognises the great work done by European Commission on the White Paper to prepare next steps for digital infrastructure in Europe.

The Government of the Canary Islands considers that the EU’s preparedness for the multiple challenges we face in this area is strategic, especially for the outermost region of the Canary Islands (Article 349 TFEU), as a fragmented and vulnerable territory far from the European continent.

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The Swedish Local Fibre Alliance finds it positive that the Commission's white paper aims to promote the expansion and development of digital infrastructure. There is a need for robust and stable digital infrastructure, which is equally important in rural areas as in urban areas. People without high-quality connectivity risk digital exclusion and cannot access the public services they are entitled to.

The European office of FrankfurtRheinMain Metropolitan (FRM) welcomes the publication of the White Paper. We agree with the underlying statement that the EU must be at the forefront of digitalisation for its competitiveness and sustainability.

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EFCA welcomes the White Paper COM(2024) 81 final on Europes digital infrastructure needs. We have known for years that the EU was lagging behind in terms of capacity, innovation, security and investment in digital infrastructure. The problem is part of the wider problem of EU autonomy, to which EFCA frequently refers. Our specific comments follow.

The main elements of TDF’s position are presented below. The detailed position is available in the attached document. As regards the assessment of the challenges to be met by TDF, agrees with the EC on the existence of a risk of decommissioning Europe, in the medium term, in connection with delays in the digital field.

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Dear Sir or Madam, on behalf of the VAT - Association of Alternative Telecom Network Operators in Austria, a unique association of fixed and mobile network operators and infrastructure companies, we thank you for the opportunity to comment on the EU Commissions White Paper "How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs." Please find our submission attached.

The Conference of Presidents of the EU Outermost Regions welcomthe debited by the White Paper on digital infrastructures and manufacturers’ written contribution in this context. Please find attached our observations and joint positions given the specific situation of the Outermost Regions (OR). Best view.

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The existing digital infrastructure in Europe has fostered a vibrant and competitive environment for innovation and startups and the current regulatory framework supports a diverse range of digital innovations. Furthermore, the present system has proven effective in creating a level playing field where startups can compete with established players without facing undue barriers.

DIGITALEUROPE welcomes the Commissions strategic evaluation of the EUs connectivity landscape. Our vision aims to elevate Europe to a Digital Powerhouse, setting ambitious targets for universal gigabit internet and 5G coverage by 2030, necessitating decisive policy actions. Europe has long grappled with connectivity challenges compared to global peers.

Dear all, please find attached as a pdf document the comments from EUTC on the white paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs"? Best regards, Dr. [name removed] CTO [email removed] European Utilities Telecom Council AISBL Avenue de la Toison dOr 22 B1 1050 Brussels, Belgium

Dear Sir or Madam, On the behalf of Ms Małgorzata Zakrzewska, The President of the Telecommunications and Digitisation Council in the Polish Confederation Lewiatan, please fin attached the position paper on European Commissions White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs". Kind regards [name removed]

We are sending the position of VNICTP in the Annex. Martin Dvořák Vice-President VNICTP z.s. [email removed] [phone removed] Committee of the Independent ICT Industry The Independent ICT Industry Committee

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VAUNET - Verband Privater Medien e. V. appreciates the opportunity to comment on the EU Commission's White Paper and respectfully requests that the attached considerations be taken into account in the further consultation process. VAUNET is the German umbrella organization of private media providers.

Europe has been implementing a series of regulatory measures on Tech companies for several years now, raising the question of what the real impact will be on the tech industry itself and how it will improve the tech ecosystem in Europe, or whether it will just create new regulatory challenges for the digital economy.

I-Com agrees with the Commission's initiative, since an understanding of technological and market trends is a necessary precondition for assessing the appropriateness of any proposals for the adoption of legislation or moral suasion.

The Confederation of European Security Services (CoESS) highly welcomes the European Commissions White Paper on How to master Europes Digital Infrastructure Needs. We strongly believe that, together with recent EU Council Conclusions on the future of the EUs digital policy and of cybersecurity, the Paper sets the basis for future initiatives to enhance resilience, innovation and competitiveness in the European…

See ANGA's complete response in the attached pdf file. On 21st February the European Commission presented a working paper entitled How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?. The paper aims to form the basis for the next European Commission's legislative agenda for the telecoms sector and to identify the key policy reforms needed to improve the investment climate and structural market conditions in order…

TechSverige's response on the EU Commissions consultation on white paper: How to master Europe´s digital infrastructure needs? TechSverige is a member organization for companies within the tech sector, that wish to join the largest industry network in Sweden in order to promote and further develop the tech market and conditions for tech enterprises.

Overall, we support the position/input from DigitalEurope to this consultation and do not see the need to duplicate the content of their document. (Siemens is member of DigitalEurope and occupies a board seat in this association) Beyond this association position, we want to emphasize 2 additional aspects that Siemens AG sees as highly important to take care of: (1) Radio Spectrum: Siemens welcomes the engagement for…

Please find enclosed the response to the White Paper “How to master digital infrastructure needs in Europe”. Please find attached the feedback of Ministry of Digital Transformation of Slovenia on the White Paper titled ‘How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs’ (in Slovenian language).

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In annex, Confindustria Radio Televisioni’s response to the EU White Paper consultation – ‘How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?’ Confindustria Radio Televisioni (CRTV) is a category membership of Italian television and radio media, established in June 2013.

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The Telecom Infra Project, Inc. (TIP) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the European Commissions white paper, How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs. TIP is a global community of organisations working to accelerate the deployment of open, disaggregated, and standards-based network solutions by promoting, developing, and testing products and solutions.

We send our feedback on the Commission's White Paper How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?. (see file) 1. Need for scale. We invite policymakers to strike the right balance between the need for market consolidation and the need to ensure that European consumers are not worse off. Pursuing full connectivity must always be in line with the principles of effective competition and consumer welfare.

Diagnosis and basis of the Scenarios The WP completely overlooked the Business market. Only a deep diagnosis of the entire EU telecoms market (both consumer & business) would bring coherent solutions. The WP (i) doesnt include Business customers in its diagnosis (Colt has shown the differences with consumer needs), and (ii) relies on partial sources funded by incumbents (ETNO Report for the investment analysis…

The Sports Rights Owners Coalition (SROC) is a forum of over 50 international and national sports bodies and competition organisers, with a particular focus on intellectual property rights (IPR) issues. SROC members contribute substantially to the wealth and wellbeing of countries. They are key providers of long-term jobs, and some of the biggest taxpayers.

As Digital Poland Association representing the largest companies in the modern technology industry in Poland, we appreciate the opportunity to provide input on the Commission's White Paper: How to Master Europe's Digital Infrastructure Needs?. Please find our position attached.

We would like to share some specific reflections on specific issues raised in the White Paper COM(2024) 81 final: In our view, it is essential that all sub-sectors of the electronic communications sector are examined for actual adaptation, in compliance with the principles of subsidiarity and proportionality.

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Akamai Technologies welcomes the opportunity to provide comments on the European Commissions White Paper on How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? Akamai supports the European Unions (EU) ambitious 2030 digital decade targets which will require significant support from many actors in the internet ecosystem. Akamai is committed to contribute through its existing partnerships in the EU.

Netalis operates as a provider of digital solutions for professionals, businesses, and communities from its base in Besançon. The company delivers nationwide services encompassing multi-technology telecom connectivity (xDSL, activated fiber or dark fiber, terrestrial microwave links) and hosted services such as messaging, web hosting, VoIP / TrunkSIP fixed telephony, and remote backup.

Euralarm is pleased to offer its thoughts on the White Paper published by the European Commission on February 21, 2024, titled "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure." The White Paper discusses the need to adapt spectrum management to meet the demands of the Digital Decade, including the coordinated shutdown of 2G and 3G networks while ensuring the continued support of essential legacy services such as…

The European members of the GSMA welcome the European Commissions white paper, How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs?, and appreciates the opportunity to participate in the consultation and provide feedback.

Please see the attached file for all comments. Some key points: The white paper provides a fairly good overview of the communication markets and their associated challenges at the EU level. FiCom supports simplification, harmonization, and fairness in regulation.

Telecom Italia's (TIM) response to public consultation TIM welcomes the opportunity to comment on the White Paper, which recognizes the challenges Europes telecoms sector has been facing in the last years and outlines possible ways forward to address these challenges. TIM believes there is an urgent need for the Commission to translate these ideas into concrete measures and legislative proposals.

Samsung Electronics welcomes the European Commissions White Paper How to Master Europes Digital Infrastructure Needs? and the accompanying recommendations to accelerate and improve the rollout of cutting-edge digital infrastructure across Europe.

ASOTEM is an association registered on 22 May 2 015 in the Spanish National Register of Associations, Section 1a, No 607.771, which aims to represent, manage and defend the rights and interests of its members as telecommunications or electronic communications operators, in order to pursue common objectives, including: (1) participation in regulatory and competition matters: Promote a regulatory framework open to…

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Islalink is a Spanish company that promotes, builds and operates submarine cables and associated infrastructures since 1999. Islalink owns systems connecting the Balearic Islands to mainland Spain (Balalink) and IONIAN, a new system connecting Italy and Greece. It is Islalink focus to develop new systems around Europe with a special focus on the Mediterranean.

With reference to the consultation regarding the white paper How to master Europes digital Infrastructure needs, the Netherlands China Business Council (NCBC) would like to provide its vision on the elements brought forward in this white paper. The NCBC welcomes the fact that the European Commission has agreed to strengthen a flourishing telecom industry.

As part of our activities, we are accompanying various telecoms players on communication issues. Our experience in the sector leads us to make several comments in the context of the ongoing consultation and the White Paper on how to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs? See the poor attached for the full opinion.

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4iG Group responses to the European Commissions White Paper How to Master Europes Digital Infrastructure Needs? 4iG Group fully agrees with the White Paper that the digital infrastructure of the European Union (EU) has to be up to the edge in terms of quality, innovative services and wide availability to strengthen Europes global competitiveness and empower the entire European economy.

Estonian Association of Information Technology and Telecommunications' (ITL) key messages about the European Commissions White Paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? are following: 1) The European Commissions plans are unclear at times and contain proposals that contradict each other.

The Association of Community Internet Services (ASIC) established in 2007, is the first French organization to bring together stakeholders in the collaborative web sector. As the main contact for public authorities, the association is a space of reflection and exchanges on topics related to the regulation of digital activities.

In the attached document the whole whitepaper is commented but below we have listed the most important topics: Importance of policy and legislation to establish the EUCCS: - The role of EU is critical to coordinate and support Member States to fulfil minimum criteria to maintain performance and interoperability of the EUCCS.

The internet lab, part of the information labs project, organised two online roundtables to foster discussion around the European Commissions White Paper on How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?. Our events successfully brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including representatives from the Council, the regulatory perspective, telecoms and Internet industry, as well as consumers and civil…

The European Data Centre Association (EUDCA) welcomes that DG CNECT developed a strategic vision for Europes digital infrastructure. Key to our modern digital economy, the safety and resilience of our infrastructure is essential to our daily life. Therefore, it is important to include a vision for digital infrastructure in any strategic digital vision for the EU.

The Bavarian State Ministry for Economic Affairs, Regional Development and Energy welcomes the ambitious draft White Paper on improving and modernising the telecommunications market in the EU. An optimal supply of digital infrastructure is of immense importance for the European single market.

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Ad. White Paper – How do we address Europe’s needs for digital infrastructure? The Swedish Landsorganisation, LO, would like to take the opportunity to make the following observations. In this opinion, lo wishes to clarify that the organisation does not have knowledge of different technical solutions and designs around the digital infrastructure.

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The EU electronic communications framework can be seen as a positive story overall: Europe's connectivity achievements has been remarkable in terms of coverage as well as adoption by consumers and professional users, affordability and inclusion. Europe performs better than United States in FTTH and 5G stand-alone deployment, while some European Member States are amongst the most advanced countries in the world.

Response from the APMS (Association of Mobile Network Operators), Czech Republic. On February 2024, the European Commission presented its White Paper: How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs?. The APMS appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the Commissions future proposals in this domain.

EOLO welcomes the opportunity to respond to the European Commissions consultation on WHITE PAPER - How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?. Attached we provide EOLOs position focusing only on the issues deemed to be of particular importance to the company also in consideration to the experience of EOLO as the first Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) operator in Italy both in terms of clients and network…

Copydan World TV welcomes the European Commission’s wish for a detailed discussion on how to address Europe’s digital infrastructure needs. Copydan World TV will point out in this context that, in order to focus on ensuring infrastructure security and resilience, it is necessary not only to focus on the physical infrastructure but also to take into account the purely digital infrastructure, which is increasingly…

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Please find attached the feedback of SCA Baiculescu si Asociatii, on the White Paper titled "How to Master Europes Digital Infrastructure Needs. While the goals presented in the document are commendable, the paper highlights unclear methods for achieving the proposed objectives and ensuring compliance with existing European treaties and directives.

Meta Submission on the European Commission White Paper - How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs? Submission on behalf of Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd Dear Sir/ Madam, We thank the Commission for the opportunity to submit our comments on the White Paper - How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs? and would like to focus on a number of aspects in our contribution.

We, Radulescu Musoi SPARL, hereby submit feedback on the European Commissions DNA Whitepaper, addressing key concerns. In our attached feedback, we challenge the classification of certain providers as high-risk based on their country of origin, arguing this lacks evidence and could lead to legal and economic issues.

Brief Summary DE-CIX welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the consultation on European Commissions White Paper How to Master Europes Digital Infrastructure Needs? The issue of so called fair share is not explicitly mentioned in the White Paper and the Commission does not call for regulatory intervention at first sight. However, the topic seems to emerge in various parts of the White Paper.

Palo Alto Networks appreciates the opportunity to provide input on the European Commission's White paper How to Master Europes Digital Infrastructure Needs. As the leading global provider of cybersecurity solutions, we understand the importance of fostering a competitive and secure digital environment.

The 6G-IA welcomes the EC WP and supports the definition of a long-term strategy to consolidate the EUs excellence in the communication domain, opening opportunities for massive connectivity of objects while addressing the risks of a changing landscape.

European University Cyprus (EUC) is willing to express interest in the European Commission's White Paper on How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs and is eager to engage in the consultation process to offer feedback on its substance. EUC is a renowned institution situated in Nicosia, Cyprus.

The EU electronic communications framework can be seen as a positive story overall: Europe's connectivity achievements has been remarkable in terms of coverage as well as adoption by consumers and professional users, affordability and inclusion. Europe performs better than United States in FTTH and 5G stand-alone deployment, while some European Member States are amongst the most advanced countries in the world.

Cybersecurity is now more crucial than ever. Achieving greater harmonization of cybersecurity requirements across the EU is certainly a challenge, and to this direction the adoption of security schemes based on technical criteria and certifications that reflect international state-of-the-art security standards is critically important.

The European Commission rightly places a political focus on digital infrastructure in the next legislative period. Digital infrastructure and the provided connectivity are crucial to making Germany fit for the future. Sufficient bandwidth, low latency and resilience of digital networks are key to enabling industry to leverage the potential of important future technologies.

OpenInfra Europe is the European regional hub of the OpenInfra Foundation, a global non-profit organization fostering the development and usage of open source software solutions for providing infrastructure. With more than 110 000 members from 710 organizations in 182 countries, the OpenInfra Foundation is a key player in the open source space.

Nokia thanks the European Commission for providing us with the opportunity to share our vision, expert opinion and recommendations through this consultation. The main purpose of the White Paper is to: Strengthen the investment capabilities of European telecom operators for timely deployments of very-high-capacity networks.

Dear Sir/Madam, please find attached the contribution of IDATE (Institute of Digital, Audiovisual and Telecommunications in Europe). The attached document contains a French version and an English version of our contribution Bien cordially, Jean-Luc Lemen President, IDATE

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Bouygues Telecom read with interest the European Commission's White Paper entitled "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs", whose objectives it shares. We have two main comments to make. Firstly, it is fundamental to support ex-ante regulations in Europe favourable to investment and to provide sector players with the long-term stability required to roll out their business plans.

The Social Insurance Institution (Kela) is an independent social security institution under Finnish Parliament. Ms Kela thank you for participating in the public consultation on the White Paper How to meet Europe’s digital infrastructure needs? Kela agrees with Finland that the regulation of electronic communications should continue to be mainly technologically neutral.

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GSA 4G-5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) Forum represents a broad end-to-end 3GPP ecosystem with over 50 companies across infrastructure, software, chipset, module and customer premise equipment (CPE) industry segments. The GSA 4G-5G FWA forum welcomes the opportunity to participate in ECs consultation related to the publication of its How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs? white paper.

Contribution from the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) to the consultation of the Commission's white paper How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs? The Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) are thankful for the opportunity to submit comments to the European Commission's consultation on the white paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?".

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) welcomes the opportunity to participate in the European Commissions consultation on the white paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs. Please find our comments in the attached document.

A1 Group appreciates the opportunity to provide input to the European Commission's consultation. We support the Commission's efforts and advocate for a swift, separate legislative proposal. This response encapsulates A1 Groups positions on key aspects of EU digital policy reform, underscoring our commitment to shaping a forward-looking regulatory framework that supports digital growth and innovation across Europe.

ETSI input to the Consultation on the white paper "How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs?" ETSI welcomes the Commissions White Paper and believes it is indeed very timely to have a discussion on EU competitiveness in the telecom sector.

FFTélécoms welcomes the opportunity to respond to the public consultation on the White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?" (hereinafter the White Paper). We commend the White Paper's commitment to addressing these challenges and ensuring European operators' ability to invest significantly and sustainably in digital infrastructures, which are crucial for the future of European innovation and…

Please find the RSPG Opinion on 'How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?' in the attachement. The Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) is a high-level advisory group that assists the European Commission in the development of radio spectrum policy.

ETNO welcomes the European Commission (EC) white paper how to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? (hereafter the White Paper), which sets a clear vision for the future of connectivity in Europe. We particularly appreciate the efforts to capture the complex technological, commercial and political dynamics that affect Europes digital infrastructure ambitions and ultimately the European telecom industry and…

Ladies and gentlemen, the Centre for Risk and Crisis Management, Vienna, Austria, would like to comment or contribute to this White Paper: How TO MASTER EUROPES DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS?EU’s next – generation telecommunication law Digital Network Act (DNA). Please refer to the attachment uploaded attached. Yours sincerely, Centre for Risk and Crisis Management

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN The University of Telecommunications and Post (UTP) is a leading Bulgarian higher education institution in the fields of telecommunications, computer sciences, and engineering. Founded more than 140 ago it remains faithful to its mission to educate and train engineers and professionals with competencies in the field of Information and communication technologies, computer science…

We, "Europeans for Safe Connections", are very concerned with this paper. The introduction of the White Paper -How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs? clearly shows many advantages that are expected from the digital developments. However, in a proper policy document the negative side of developments need to be addressed as well, to achieve the results wanted. Only security threats are called for.

Portnet is Greek media focuses on shipping and the economy. Greece and China have a long historic foundation for economic cooperation, and there are also broad prospects to extend cooperation in trade and shipping industry.

Orange welcomes the EC consultation on the White Paper. We share its diagnosis and call on EU policy makers to adopt urgently the concrete measures necessary to restore growth and competitiveness of the telecoms sector, and to meet the Digital Decade targets to the benefit of EU end-users and businesses.

Europacable welcomes Europes emphasis on enhancing the security and resilience of its telecommunication cable infrastructures, by recognizing the critical role of secured communication networks. Europacable member companies have the technology and the know how to contribute to enhancing the resilience and the sovereignty of Europes data infrastructures. This will be key to secure Europes strategic autonomy.

On behalf of the Federation of Polish Entrepreneurs (REG 141756340102-33), please find enclosed the comments to the White Paper on how to meet Europe’s digital infrastructure needs (COM(2024) 81 final). Yours faithfully, [name removed]

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Whereas on 21 February 2024 the European Commission published the text of the White Paper on how to manage Europe’s digital infrastructure needs? (White Paper) opening the same day to the Public Consultation on the above preparatory instrument so that all stakeholders, including Member States, civil society, industry and academia, could contribute to future Commission proposals in this area.

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Der Wirtschaftsrat der CDU e.V. bedankt sich für die Möglichkeit der Stellungnahme zum Weißbuch How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs?, welche die Europäische Kommission am 21. Februar 2024 vorgelegt hat. Die Bundesarbeitsgruppe Digitale Infrastruktur des Wirtschaftsrats e.V.

Attached in a separate document is the feedback from the BTG (Branchevereniging ICT en Telecommunications Grootgebruikers). BTG is the association for IT and communication technology in the Netherlands. The association has approximately 180 members from the corporate market.

The Confederation of Finnish Industries (EK) would like to thank for the opportunity to participate in the discussion on the future of Europe's digital infrastructure. The White paper of the future of the digital infrastructure needs is welcomed. Mutual understanding of the Europes digital infrastructure strengths and weaknesses is a base for Europes digital competitiveness.

How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? A contribution of Cigref to the European Commissions White Paper Cigref welcomes the White paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs and the call to raise the resilience of Europes digital and telecom networks.

ecta, the european competitive telecommunications association - representing those alternative operators who, relying on the pro-competitive EU legal framework that has created a free market for electronic communications, have made massive investments in network and technology to give EU citizens, businesses and public administrations quality and choice at affordable prices - welcomes the opportunity to provide…

UNI Europa ICTS agrees that Europe needs a fairer regulatory framework for all players in the sector to strengthen domestic digital infrastructure and services providers in a global competition and to grow employment opportunities. However, truly sustainable competition for all industry players should not be solely based on prices, as this impacts on employment in the sector.

The Second German Television (ZDF) is a member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and fully supports its response to this consultation. The ZDF expressly welcomes the possibility of also being able to comment on the White Paper.

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Although we welcome the European Commission's White Paper, we strongly oppose to the idea that Chinese vendors as Huawei or ZTE as 5G suppliers are more risky than other companies. When we read that the Commission considered that Huawei and ZTE present in fact materially higher risks than other 5G suppliers and confirmed that decisions adopted by Member States to restrict those suppliers are justified and compliant…

In response to the call for views published by the European Commission – White Paper on how to meet Europe’s digital infrastructure needs, the National Chamber of Commerce of Electronics and Telecommunications encloses the position.

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Microsoft has with interest taken note of the European Commissions White Paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs? and welcomes the opportunity to participate in the consultation and provide feedback on its contents.

Ireland is supportive of each scenario under pillar 1. They align with Irelands previous calls for a pro-investment approach to connectivity as well as making the process for applicants applying for EU funding simpler. Regarding the proposal to broaden the scope of the current regulatory framework, Ireland remains sceptical.

We are delighted to provide our feedback on the recent advancements in security standards for end-to-end connectivity, particularly highlighting the exceptional contributions made by the EU Critical Communication System (EUCCS).

We believe that the Commission needs to revise the White Paper and focus on real digital infrastructure needs: The extreme simplification of any permitting processes at all levels of government, the avoidance of the possibility for public and state authorities to make the construction of VHCNs (municipalities, regions, state-owned organisations, subordinate municipal organisations, etc.) Any regulation and revision…

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We welcome the opportunity to provide feedback on the Commission White Paper “How to address Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?” from a research and innovation perspective. We note with interest the Commission’s intention to propose a revision of the relevant regulatory framework, with the aim of adapting to both technological and industrial trends.

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The Connecting Europe Broadband Fund (CEBF) has been at the forefront of promoting Rural Open Access Networks (ROAN) since its inception in 2018. CEBF is dedicated to contributing to the European Digital Decade by driving the deployment of fiber networks in rural areas, ensuring that every European can access high-speed broadband. Hence, we present our suggestions as a response to the White Paper. 1.

CEDEC welcomes the opportunity to give feedback to the Commission White Paper How to master Europes future infrastructure needs?, in which it outlines its vision for Europes digital future. While CEDEC supports some of the concrete measures aimed at a fast copper switch-off and migration to fibre networks which will positively contribute to the greening of digital networks and sustainability and foster broadband…

DOT Europe welcomes the opportunity to comment on the contents of the White Paper How to master Europes digital infrastructure needs?. It puts forward some interesting ideas, such as regulatory simplification that could help promote connectivity hand-in-hand with economic competitiveness.

With regard to the views expressed in the context of the EU consultation on security issues by certain companies, which are our members, allow us to express the view that, if the systems of certain companies do not create security issues for the European Union and its Member States and are compatible with other European systems, those companies should be allowed to participate in invitations to tender held at…

The Coalition for Creativity (C4C) appreciates the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commissions White Paper on How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?, published on 21 February 2024. The White Paper outlines various possible scenarios for public policy actions aiming to incentivise building the digital networks of the future in the Union, including by undertaking regulatory action via a…

Our feedback primarily focuses on EUCCS (section 2.4.2), but comments are made for topics throughout the paper where and in the attachment. Without EUCCS: - Europe continues to rely on 25-30 year old mobile communication technology for safety and security practitioners.

The national security of each country must and must be protected by the competent authorities of that country and must not be transferred to others. If a country takes measures to restrict specific high-tech suppliers solely on the basis of their country of origin, this does not in fact ensure the protection of the national security of the country and is not in line with EU and Member State principles.

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Digital Transformation is very important in Cyprus, higher education institutions are also working on the country's digital transformation, but The restriction in competition would lead to rollout delays across. Technology neutrality preserves important individual freedoms and liberties allowing operators and users to select technology that meets their needs.

The University of Library Studies and Information Technologies is a Bulgarian state university, having BA, MA and PhD programs for the respective degrees, all of them successfully passed the applicable accreditation procedures.

The European Emergency Number Association (EENA) welcomes the draft White Paper on "How to Master Europes Digital Infrastructure Needs" and appreciates the opportunity to comment on this important document. We recognise the critical role of advanced digital infrastructure in enhancing emergency communications and ensuring the safety and security of citizens across Europe.

Latvia expresses reservations regarding proposed consolidation in the EU telecommunications sector. We believe that market dynamics, including purchasing power and population density, significantly influence market entry and innovation. Latvia's concern is whether cross-border operators will prioritize investments in rural and remote areas, crucial for equitable national coverage.

This comment is structured according to a number of main points, which seek to highlight the characteristics that the system, as anticipated, must have for consumers. * * * 1) equity in the allocation of costs; Infrastructure costs are certainly significant; this includes maintenance and progressive technological improvement. These costs are borne by consumers, in their capacity as citizens and end-users.

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Adigital (the Spanish Association for the Digital Economy) brings together more than 500 companies, including the large telecommunications companies operating in Spain, as well as large content providers and platforms.

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To whom it may concern: We are a public benefit cybersecurity startup developing a foundational solution to Section 2.4 of the white paper. We are a winner of the NATO DIANA Secure Information Sharing Challenge, and of a DHS-SVIP Privacy-Preserving Digital Wallet OTA contract.

The Internet Society is very pleased to contribute to the consultation. Please, read the whole document, but our main recommendations are the following key Points: The White Papers proposal to expand current regulations scope of application is based on a flawed premise of a convergence between connectivity and cloud services, What we see is actors taking advantage of new technologies and the flexibility, cost…

Dear all, Please find attached GIGAEurope's Response to the European Commission's White Paper "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?. We remain at your disposal should you have any queries in relation to this submission. Best regards, GIGAEurope

The App Association is a policy trade association for the small business technology developer community. Our members are entrepreneurs, innovators, and independent developers within the global app ecosystem that engage with verticals across every industry.

The European Magazine Media Association (EMMA) and the European Newspaper Publishers Association (ENPA), representing the vast majority of European publishers of newspapers, magazines, periodicals and specialised press, including in digital, appreciate this opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commission's White Paper on "How to master Europe's digital infrastructure needs?".

In our view, the solutions proposed in the current White Paper present potential risks, which, if ignored, may have negative consequences for both businesses and consumers. With this in mind, we present the main proposals for the legislation under consideration: 1. the market related to cloud use in the telecommunications sector does not require additional regulation over and above existing EU rules; 2.

Filed in Polish · English published by the European Commission

Dear Sir or Madam, The White Paper provides a reasonably solid diagnosis of the problems facing the telecommunications market in Europe (Pages 1-19). It was pointed out that the achievement of the goals of the digital decade (80% infrastructure coverage of 1 Gbps is forecast instead of 100% in 2030) is threatened by, among other things - lack of a single market (each country has different regulations, especially at…

If a collaborative Connectivity and computing ecosystems will be created within the EU the interoperability between different sectors like building or infrastructure must be given. Due to that interoperable data is evident. Please use standards from CEN/TC 442 "Bulding Information Modelling (BIM).

The security of critical infrastructure is of paramount importance to deliver economic growth and societal benefit, as clearly stated in the document. Security against future threats, like quantum computers, is also recognized as a major target for EU digital infrastructure, and the document considers two technologies: Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC).

1. In terms of frequency policy, it should be noted that not only IMT companies need frequencies, but also culture, media and the event industry. The range between 470 and 694 MHz, which is harmonized throughout Europe for wireless production equipment such as wireless microphones, should be considered in particular. This harmonization must remain in place ("Save Our Spectrum").