Fédération française des télécoms

The forthcoming expiry in 2027 of the rights of use for the 2 GHz Mobile Satellite Services (MSS) band presents the European Union with a unique opportunity to reassess its regulatory framework at a strategic moment. While the existing MSS Decision remains applicable, it does not address key issues such as licence renewal or the potential entry of new operators.

In view of the sectors investment needs, the French Telecoms Federation is calling for a simplification and harmonisation of the regulatory framework to make it more conducive to investment, innovation and competitiveness. The Digital Networks Act lays the foundations for such a modernisation of the framework, including by moving from a directive to a regulation.

The French Telecoms Federation (Fédération Française des Télécoms, hereinafter FFTelecoms) represents the electronic communications operators in France. FFTelecoms is a member of EuroISPA, the pan-European association of Internet Service Providers, which represents over 2500 companies.

The French Telecoms Federation (hereinafter FFTelecoms) represents electronic communications operators in France. Its mission is to promote an innovative industry that is responsible towards society, the environment, individuals and businesses, to protect the economic interests of the sector and to promote the image of its members and the profession at national and international level.

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…

We would like to thank the European Commission for giving us the opportunity to comment on the draft guidelines for the Cyber Resilience Act. The legal and technical clarifications contained in the guidelines are essential for the telecoms sector to ensure the effective, consistent and harmonised implementation of EU law.

Established on the 24th September 2007, the French Telecoms Federation (Fédération Française des Télécoms, hereinafter “the FFTélécoms”) represents the electronic communications operators in France. Its missions are to promote an innovative and responsible industry with respect to society, the environment, people and businesses, to protect the economic interests of the sector and to promote the image of its members…

The French Telecoms Federation (FFTélécoms) represent the electronic communications sector in France. As dedicated companies, committed to the safety of our users, we are long standing partners of Law enforcement authorities, hotlines and NGOs, in the fight against CSAM. As such, we welcome the Commission's initiative to take this fight to the next level.

FFTélécoms members have a long-standing commitment to the fight against illegal content online and are particularly aware of the challenges faced by broadcasters regarding online piracy of live event and therefore welcomes the Commission's willingness to address this issue.

FFTélécoms welcomes the opportunity to respond to the public consultation on the evaluation and impact assessment on merger guidelines. Obviously, EU competition and internal market rules have a direct impact on the competitiveness of the telecommunications sector which is highly strategic at both the EU and national level.