GSMA regularly adopts public positions, issues publications and responds to public consultations.
Public Policy Document Library
The following papers are available in Acrobat format (PDF).
2013 Paper
2012 Paper
GSMA Europe Response to the BEREC Public Consultation on Draft BEREC Work Programme 2013
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GSMA Europe Response to the European Commission Public Consultation on specific aspects of transparency, traffic management and switching in an Open Internet
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GSMA Europe Response to the European Commission Public Consultation on Improving Network and Information Security in the EU
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GSMA backs European Commission's Connecting Europe Facility
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GSMA Mobile Alliance response to the European Commission's public consultation on "Procedures for notifying and acting on illegal content hosted by online intermediaries"
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GSMA Europe Response to the BEREC Public Consultation on Roaming Regulation – Choice of Decoupling Method
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GSMA Europe Response to the European Commission Public Consultation on Revision of the Guidelines on public funding to broadband networks
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GSMA Europe Response to the BEREC Public Consultation on Draft BEREC Guidelines on the application of Article 3 of the Roaming Regulation
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GSMA Europe Response to the BEREC Public Consultations on Quality of Service and Competition Issues in the Scope of Net Neutrality
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GSMA Europe Response to the BEREC Public Consultation on An assessment of IP-interconnection in the context of Net Neutrality
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GSMA Europe Response to the European Commission Public Consultation on "an EU initiative to reduce cost of rolling out high speed communication infrastructure in Europe"
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GSMA Europe Report on Base Station Planning Permission in Europe
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GSMA - ETNO Briefing note on the inconsistencies between the proposed General Data Protection Regulation and the e-Privacy Directive
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GSMA Europe Response to the European Commission Public Consultation on the Internet of Things
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Common CUP principles on the upcoming Collective Rights Management Directive
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Coalition Statement on Collective Rights Management in Europe
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Data Roaming Price Basket Index April 2012
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GSMA Europe's response to the EC consultation on Card, internet and mobile payments
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Data Roaming Price Index for December
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Roaming Regulation - Getting the Balance Right Safeguard Caps and a Holistic Approach to Technical Implementing Solutions
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GSMA welcomes the European Parliament’s formal adoption today of the Commission’s proposed Decision on the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme
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GSMA Europe Response to BEREC Consultation on Special Rate Services
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Data Roaming Price Index for February
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The ICT Coalition for a Safer Internet for Children and Young People announce a set of guiding principles to actively enhance the safety of children and young people online
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2011 Paper
Mobile's Green Manifesto
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GSMA Europe response to the draft RSPG opinion on " RSPG OPINION ON COGNITIVE TECHNOLOGIES"
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EC consultation response on 95/46 Review
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GSMA's Response to the Public Consultation for the Review of the Functioning of Regulation (EC) No 544/2009 (the "Roaming Regulation")
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The European Mobile Manifesto
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Industry joint statement on data protection
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GSMA Mobile Network Benchmarking Service Gains Backing of 20 Mobile Operators
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Joint Reply to the Commission's Consultation on the Application of Directive 2004/48/EC on the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights
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GSMA Europe response to consultation on the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Directive (IPRED)
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GSMA, ETNO joint press release: EP Committee vote on the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme The swift opening of the digital dividend for mobile services is key for the success of the Digital Agenda for Europe
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GSMA Europe response to European Commission consultation on eSignatures and eIdentification
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Telecoms operators welcome EP support to opening of the digital dividend for mobile broadband services
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GSMA Europe position on online distribution of audiovisual works and other creative content
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Data roaming prices continue to fall across the European Union Mobile Broadband users able to benefit from increasingly attractive roaming rates
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The energy impact of lower RF-EMF exposure limit – case study on the Brussels region
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Impact énergétique des limites d'exposition CEM-RF plus faibles - Région Bruxelles-Capitale
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GSMA Europe Comments on BEREC's Analysis of the European Commission's Proposal for a new Roaming Regulation
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Data Roaming Price Index for August
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GSMA Europe response to the public consultation on the draft Guidelines on Net Neutrality and Transparency
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Data Roaming Price Index for October
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GSMA Releases European Mobile Observatory outlining Key Developments in the mobile industry
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GSMA, ETNO and Digital Europe's joint statement on Digital Growth ahead of European Council meeting
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GSMA and ETNO joint statement on Telecoms Council adoption of the RSPP
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GSMA Europe on roaming: Safeguard Caps or Target Caps - A Clear Choice for the European Parliament
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2010 Paper
GSMA Europe's response to the consultation on the RSPG Work Programme 2010
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Industry Joint Statement on Data Protection
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GSMA Europe position paper on Cable interference concern
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Delivering openness, innovation and choice for consumers - A European approach to the open Internet
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GSMA factsheet on the Digital Dividend in Europe
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GSMA Europe response to the EC Public consultation on the radio spectrum policy programme
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Response to ECO consultation on the draft ECC report regarding compatibility between GSM multi carrier GMS Base Stations and other services in the 900/1800 MHz bands
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GSMA Europe response to the RSPG consultation on its draft opinion on the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme (RSPP)
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EC consultation response on Universal Service
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Joint Industry Statement on ACTA
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Contribution to the second stage consultation on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to electromagnetic fields
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Copyright Users' Platform Statement on Collective Rights Management
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Mobile Alliance position paper on the proposed EU directive on combating the sexual abuse, sexual exploitation of children and child pornography
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Response to ECO consultation on draft CEPT reporting regarding the inclusión of LTE in 900/1800 MHz bands
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GSMA Europe response to EC consultation on the R&TTE Directive
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EC consultation response on Net Neutrality
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CEPT consultation response: M2M numbering
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EC consultation response on eCommerce
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Revised Factsheet on the Digital Dividend in Europe
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Europe's electronic communications operators call for a swift adoption of the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme to ensure the availability of Digital Dividend for mobile broadband by 2013
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Datasheet: The Digital Dividend in Europe
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2009 Paper
GSMA Europe comments on the Commission proposal to amend Directive 87/372/EEC on the frequency bands to be reserved for pan-European mobile communications in the Community
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GSMA Europe Position Paper on the Telecommunications Regulatory Framework Review
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GSMA Europe Response to the Online Commerce Roundtable Report on Opportunities and Barriers to Online Retailing
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GSMA Europe response Radio Spectrum Policy Group Opinion On The Digital Dividend
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GSMA Europe response Radio Spectrum Policy Group Opinion On The Coordination Of EU Spectrum Interest
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GSMA Europe Position Paper on Mobile Communications on Vessels
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GSMA Europe Position Paper on eCall
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GSMA Europe response Public Consultation on Draft ECC/DEC/(09)EE and CEPT reports 30 and 31
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GSMA Europe response European Commission Consultation Document "Transforming the digital dividend opportunity into social benefits and economicgrowth in Europe
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GSMA Europe response to the ERG public consultation on NGN Charging Mechanisms/Long Term Termination Issues
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GSMA Europe response to the Commission Reflection Paper on Creative Content in a European Digital Single Market
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GSMA Europe response to the Commission consultation on the EU framework for the fundamental right to protection of personal data
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GSMA Europe's response to the RSPG Public Consultation on Cognitive Technologies
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Joint Industry Statement on Data Retention Directive
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2008 Paper
Reforming Universal Service Policy, a report by CEG Europe
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GSME Response to the consultation on "Creative Content Online in the Single Market"
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GSME Common Position on the New Regulatory Framework (NRF)
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GSME response to the European Commission Stakeholder Consultation on Fair Compensation for Acts of Private Copying
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GSMA Europe response to the ERG Consultation Document on Regulatory Principles of IP-IC/ NGN Core
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GSMA Europe's response to EC public consultation on age verification, cross-media rating and social networking
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GSMA Europe response to the public consultation on the draft RSPG Opinion on Aspects of a European Approach to Collective Use of Spectrum
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GSMA Europe response to the public consultation on the Draft Commission Recommendation on the Regulatory Treatment of Fixed and Mobile Termination Rates in the EU
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GSMA Europe response to the public consultation on the draft RSPG Opinion on Streamlining the regulatory environment for the use of spectrum
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Ensuring Network Stability and Consumer Confidence in Competitive Markets
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GSMA Europe position paper on the European Commission's proposal for a new E-money Directive
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GSMA Europe position paper on the Customs Duties Classification of Mobile Phones
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GSMA Europe: Advancing with Europe's mobile industry
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GSMA Europe position paper on the Commission's proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on consumer rights
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2007 Paper
GSME response to ERG Consultations on Harmonisation
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Study on the role of mobile services in growing the legitimate content market
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GSM Europe comments on the draft Commission Decision on the harmonisation of the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz frequency bands in the Community
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GSME Response to the BNetzA IP consultation
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GSM Europe Position on the Payment Services Directive
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GSME position on the Selection and Authorisation of Systems Providing Mobile Satellite Services
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GSME response to the EC Green Paper on the Review of the Consumer Acquis
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GSME response to the EC 116 numbering consultation
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GSM Europe response to the European Commission consultation on Safer Internet and Online Technologies for Children
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GSM Europe response to the ETSI MSG liaison statement on eCall Data Transfer
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GSME response to EC collective rights management consultation
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GSME Position Paper on Mobile Communications on Aircraft (MCA)
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GSME Summary Position on the 2007 Regulatory Review
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2006 Paper
GSME Position on the review of the recommendation on list of relevant markets
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GSME Position on the review of the Framework Directive, Access and Interconnection Directive and Universal Service Directive
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GSME Position on 2006 Review of the Regulatory Framework
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Revision of the Television without Frontiers Directive - EC proposal for an Audiovisual Media Services (AVMS) Directive
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GSME Position - Options for eCall MSD signalling
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GSME statement to European Commission on call for comments on the harmonised use of radio spectrum by equipment using ultra-wideband (UWB) in the European Union
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GSME Position on Copyright Levies in a Converging World
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GSME response to RSPG Opinion on 'The Introduction of Multimedia Services in particular in the frequency bands allocated to the broadcasting services'
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GSME comments to ECC on the draft ECC Decision on the harmonised use of airborne GSM systems in the frequency bands 1710-1785 and 1805-1880 MHz
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GSME response on the EC Public Consultation on Content Online in the Single Market
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GSME Response to the EC Public Consultation on the protection of minors using mobile phones
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GSME response to Commission Recommendation on relevant product and service markets
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GSM Europe response to the Communication from the Commission on the review of the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications, networks and services of 29.06.2006
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Response to the public consultation on the draft ECC/DEC/(06)MM decision on the designation of the bands 880-915 MHz, 925-960 MHz, 1710-1785 MHz, and 1805-1880 MHz for terrestrial IMT-2000/UMTS systems
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Contracts 03 Nov Consultation Response Form SCENIHR opinion on "Possible effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) on Human Health"
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GSME Response to public consultation on Protection of Consumers in respect of Distance Contracts
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GSME response on IP Interconnection to the ERG
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2005 Paper
GSM Europe Code of Conduct for Information on International Roaming Retails Prices - REVISED
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Key considerations for the allocation of 2500 to 2520MHz and 2670 to 2690 MHz to terrestrial or satellite IMT-2000
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GSM Europe Response to the ERG Remedies Consultation
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GSME comments on Draft Baseline Report on Research Needs
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GSME response to RSPG public consultation on secondary trading of rights to use spectrum
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Base Station Planning Permission in Europe
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GSME position on Frequency Arrangement in the 2500-2690MHz Band
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GSME Position on the EC Emoney Consultation
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GSME response to RSPG consultation re RSPG opinion on priorities and objectives for the Community in World Radiocommunication Conference 2007
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GSME Response on VoIP Consultation
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Mobile Communications Matters
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GSME Response to DG INFSO-DG JAI Consultation Document on Traffic Data Retention
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GSME position paper on High Level Group report on DRM
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GSME response to the final report for EC study on conditions & options in introducing secondary trading of radio spectrum in the European Community
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GSME position on the use of jammers/interceptors
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GSME Response to ECC Consultation on draft ECC/DEC/(05)AA on harmonised utilisation of spectrum for IMT2000/ UMTS systems operating within the bank 2500-2690 MHz
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2004 Paper
GSM Europe Response to FCC Investigation into the Effect of Foreign Mobile Termination Rates on U.S. Customers
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GSME comments to the proposed ERG-IRG Work Programme 2005
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GSME input to the Impact Assessment of the New Legal Framework for Payments (NLFP)
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GSME Comments on the New Legal Framework for Payments (NLFP) in the Internal Market
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GSME position on the 2010-2025 MHz band
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GSME Europe position on the EC Communication on the Review of the Scope of Universal Service
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GSME observations to EC- Study on a Community Initiative on the Cross-Border Collective Management of Copyright
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GSME position on data retention
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GSME response on the European Commission Issues Papers on the TWF Directive
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GSME response to the EC consultation on the 2500-2690 MHz IMT-2000/UMTS extension band
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GSME observations on EC Consultation on the Review of the E-Money Directive
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Shaping the mobile public policy agenda
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GSME position paper on eCall
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2003 Paper
GSME Comments to FCC notice on termination rates
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GSME letter on Jammers
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GSMA/E letter in response to Commission letter on Code of Conduct on roaming information
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Implementation report on GSME Recommendation of Good Practice
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GSME Position on WRC-03: mobile issues
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GSM Europe Position on Ultra-Wide Band
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GSM Europe Position on Barriers to Access- Interoperability
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GSME Comments on Commission paper on Opt- In
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GSME Position on consequences of implementation of Emoney Directive
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GSME comments on the ERG Remedies paper
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GSME response to the EU Bleuprint on Mobile Payments
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GSME Letter to Internal Market DG on E-Money
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GSME Paper on the use of Gateways
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GSME Response to the ERG's Consultation on FL-LRIC cost modelling
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GSME Letter to EC consultation on Unsolicited Commercial Communications - Spam
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GSME Letter to EC on technologies for safe and intelligent vehicles-e-calls
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GSME Position on Mobile Theft and Secure IMEI
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2002 Paper
GSM Europe voting advice on 2nd reading Council Common Position on the Communications Data Protection Directive
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GSME Letter to European Commission on the establishment of the European Regulators Group (ERG)
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GSME Letter on 3G to Commissioners for Barcelona Summit
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GSME Input paper on 3G to Commissioners for Barcelona Summit
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Agreed Position 3 Digit MNC Paper
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GSME letter MEPs on WEEE Directive
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Recommendations from GSM Europe Members to the European Commission on actions for the success of 3G deployment
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GSME Letter to MEPs on Declaration on the risks of exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio frequency antennas and mobile telephones
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GSME Letter to Commission on deployment of 3G and H&E Issues
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GSME Letter to Commission on regulatory barriers to M-Payments
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GSME/GSMA Cover Note on M-Payments
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GSME comments Commission R-Lan Paper
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GSME Letter on Mobile theft
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GSM Europe's Position on the draft Council conclusions on Data Retention
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GSME List of issues for ERG
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2001 Paper
GSM Europe comments to the WEEE Directive (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
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GSM Europe comments to the proposed Copyright Directive
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GSM Europe comments on the proposed Spectrum Decision
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GSME position Paper on 3G Communication
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GSM Europe comments on the proposed Guidelines on market analysis and the calculation of significant market power
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GSME policy statement on introduction of IPv6
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GSME Assessment on two case scenario for the introduction of 3 digit MNC's
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GSME views related to the action required under the 4th EC mandate to CEPT on additional IMT 2000 spectrum
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GSME position on 99 Review Package of Directives- 2nd Reading
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GSME information Paper on Real Time per call information
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GSME Recommendation on Rollout Network Good Practice
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2000 Paper
GSM Europe's Submission to the European Commission's 1999 Communications Review
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GSM Europe comments on the proposal for a European Parliament and council directive on certain legal aspects of E-Commerce in the internal market
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GSM Europe Comments to DG Information Society's Working Documents on the '99 Review
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ECTRA Decision on Mobile Network Codes - Change from 2-digits to 3-digits.
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GSM Europe Comments to the proposed '99 Review Telecoms Package
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GSM Europe comments on implementation of E-Commerce Directive
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GSM Europe Key Messages to the Regulatory Framework "minimum regulation necessary"
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