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Position papers are general submissions that industries makes to Government proposals in the form of comments. This can be part of a public consultation, as well as companies/associations deciding to comment on a Government proposal without invitation for a public consultation.

In the case of GSM Europe, these position papers are responses to legislation proposed by the European Commission. These are generally submitted to the European Commission and/or to the European Parliament and Council, when necessary and depending on the stage of the legislative process. But it can also be directed to other bodies; i.e. standardisation bodies. Industries can also write position papers just to raise concerns on specific issues.

The following papers are available in Acrobat format (PDF).

1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

2008 Paper Download
5 Sep 08 GSMA Europe response to the public consultation on the draft RSPG Opinion on Aspects of a European Approach to Collective Use of Spectrum
31 Jul 08 GSMA Europe's response to EC public consultation on age verification, cross-media rating and social networking
11 Jul 08 GSMA Europe response to the ERG Consultation Document on Regulatory Principles of IP-IC/ NGN Core
17 Apr 08 GSME response to the European Commission Stakeholder Consultation on Fair Compensation for Acts of Private Copying
13 Mar 08 GSME Common Position on the New Regulatory Framework (NRF)
29 Feb 08 GSME Response to the consultation on "Creative Content Online in the Single Market"
29 Feb 08 Reforming Universal Service Policy, a report by CEG Europe
2007 Paper Download
13 Nov 07 GSME Summary Position on the 2007 Regulatory Review
3 Oct 07 GSME Position Paper on Mobile Communications on Aircraft (MCA)
29 Jun 07 GSME response to EC collective rights management consultation
20 Jun 07 GSM Europe response to the ETSI MSG liaison statement on eCall Data Transfer
06 Jun 07 GSM Europe response to the European Commission consultation on Safer Internet and Online Technologies for Children
28 May 07 GSME response to the EC 116 numbering consultation
25 May 07 GSME position on the Selection and Authorisation of Systems Providing Mobile Satellite Services
25 May 07 GSME response to the EC Green Paper on the Review of the Consumer Acquis
20 Mar 07 GSM Europe Position on the Payment Services Directive
12 Mar 07 GSME Response to the BNetzA IP consultation
26 Feb 07 GSM Europe comments on the draft Commission Decision on the harmonisation of the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz frequency bands in the Community
22 Feb 07 Study on the role of mobile services in growing the legitimate content market
15 Jan 07 GSME response to ERG Consultations on Harmonisation
2006 Paper Download
27 Nov 06 GSME response on IP Interconnection to the ERG
21 Nov 06 GSME Response to public consultation on Protection of Consumers in respect of Distance Contracts
03 Nov 06 Consultation Response Form SCENIHR opinion on "Possible effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) on Human Health"
27 Oct 06 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
27 Oct 06 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
27 Oct 06 GSME response to Commission Recommendation on relevant product and service markets
18 Oct 06 GSME Response to the EC Public Consultation on the protection of minors using mobile phones
13 Oct 06 GSME response on the EC Public Consultation on Content Online in the Single Market
31 Jul 06 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
19 Jul 06 GSME response to RSPG Opinion on 'The Introduction of Multimedia Services in particular in the frequency bands allocated to the broadcasting services'
14 Jul 06 GSME Position on Copyright Levies in a Converging World
19 May 06 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
21 Apr 06 GSME Position - Options for eCall MSD signalling
31 Mar 06 Revision of the Television without Frontiers Directive - EC proposal for an Audiovisual Media Services (AVMS) Directive
31 Jan 06 GSME Position on 2006 Review of the Regulatory Framework
31 Jan 06 GSME Position on the review of the Framework Directive, Access and Interconnection Directive and Universal Service Directive
31 Jan 06 GSME Position on the review of the recommendation on list of relevant markets
2005 Paper Download
18 Nov 05 GSME position paper on eCall
21 Oct 05 GSME observations on EC Consultation on the Review of the E-Money Directive
20 Oct 05 Shaping the mobile public policy agenda
12 Sep 05 GSME response to the EC consultation on the 2500-2690 MHz IMT-2000/UMTS extension band
05 Sep 05 GSME response on the European Commission Issues Papers on the TWF Directive
23 Aug 05 GSME position on data retention
28 Jul 05 GSME observations to EC- Study on a Community Initiative on the Cross-Border Collective Management of Copyright
19 Jul 05 GSME Europe position on the EC Communication on the Review of the Scope of Universal Service
04 May 05 GSME position on the 2010-2025 MHz band
07 Apr 05 GSME input to the Impact Assessment of the New Legal Framework for Payments (NLFP)
21 Mar 05 Better regulation is key to realising the full potential of mobile as a driver of growth and jobs in Europe
02 Feb 05 GSM Europe calls on Luxembourg Presidency to accelerate the Lisbon Process by removing constraints on the mobile industry
17 Jan 05 GSME comments to the proposed ERG-IRG Work Programme 2005
14 Jan 05 GSM Europe Response to FCC Investigation into the Effect of Foreign Mobile Termination Rates on U.S. Customers
14 Jan 05 GSME Comments on the New Legal Framework for Payments (NLFP) in the Internal Market
2004 Paper Download
20 Dec 04 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
07 Dec 04 GSME position on the use of jammers/interceptors
31 Sep 04 GSME Response on VoIP Consultation
23 Sept Mobile Communications Matters
22 Sep 04 Press Release: GSM Europe Calls For Greater Dialogue On European 3G Roll-Out
17 Sep 04 GSME response to the final report for EC study on conditions & options in introducing secondary trading of radio spectrum in the European Community
15 Sep 04 GSME Response to DG INFSO-DG JAI Consultation Document on Traffic Data Retention
15 Sep 04 GSME position paper on High Level Group report on DRM
12 Aug 04 GSME response to RSPG consultation re RSPG opinion on priorities and objectives for the Community in World Radiocommunication Conference 2007
19 Jul 04 GSME Position on the EC Emoney Consultation
18 Jun 04 GSME Response to ERG Accounting Separation and Cost Accounting Paper
10 Jun 04 Press Release: GSM Europe Calls For Mobile Industry Investment Strategies That Safeguard Innovation
01 Jun 04 Press Release: GSM Europe Welcomes Dutch Presidency of European Union
01 Jun 04 GSM Europe Code of Conduct for Information on International Roaming Retails Prices - REVISED
27 May 04 GSME position on Frequency Arrangement in the 2500-2690MHz Band
17 May 04 Base Station Planning Permission in Europe
04 May 04 Press Release: GSM Europe welcomes Accession Countries to the European Union
02 Apr 04 GSME response to RSPG public consultation on secondary trading of rights to use spectrum
18 Feb 04 Key considerations for the allocation of 2500 to 2520MHz and 2670 to 2690 MHz to terrestrial or satellite IMT-2000
17 Feb 04 GSME Comments on the communication concerning a new legal framework for payments
05 Feb 04 Press Release: GSM Europe applauds EC recognition of European Mobile Operator Needs
20 Jan 04 Press Release: Society, Health and Environment Top Agenda at Mobile Conference
19 Jan 04 GSM Europe Response to the ERG Remedies Consultation
19 Jan 04 GSME comments on Draft Baseline Report on Research Needs
07 Jan 04 Press Release: GSM Europe applauds EC recognition of European Mobile Operator Needs
2003 Paper
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25 Nov 03 Press Release: Mobile in Europe: A Turning Point?
11 Nov 03 GSME Letter to EC on technologies for safe and intelligent vehicles-e-calls
04 Nov 03 GSME Letter to EC consultation on Unsolicited Commercial Communications - Spam
04 Sep 03 GSME Response to the ERG's Consultation on FL-LRIC cost modelling
03 Sep 03 GSME Paper on the use of Gateways
01 Sep 03 GSME Letter to Internal Market DG on E-Money
25 Aug 03 GSME response to the EU Bleuprint on Mobile Payments
23 Jul 03 Press Release: GSM Association sets its sights on 'spamming' globally
04 Jul 03 GSME comments on the ERG Remedies paper
01 Jul 03 Press Release: GSM Europe Welcomes Italian Presidency of European Council
02 Jun 03 GSME Position on Mobile Theft and Secure IMEI
21 May 03 Press Release: GSM Europe Event Drives Future Success of European Mobile Industry
31 Mar 03 GSME Position on consequences of implementation of Emoney Directive
27 Mar 03 Press Release:GSM Europe calls on Telecom Council to support Rollout of new mobile services
13 Mar 03 GSME Comments on Commission paper on Opt- In
20 Feb 03 GSM Europe Position on Barriers to Access- Interoperability
13 Feb 03 GSM Europe Position on Ultra-Wide Band
29 Jan 03 GSME Position on WRC-03: mobile issues
28 Jan 03 Press Release: GSME endorse 1st implementation report on network rollout good practice
28 Jan 03 Implementation report on GSME Recommendation of Good Practice
20 Jan 03 GSMA/E letter in response to Commission letter on Code of Conduct on roaming information
15 Jan 03 GSME letter on Jammers
14 Jan 03 GSME Comments to FCC notice on termination rates
2002 Paper
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23 Dec 02 GSME List of issues for ERG
18 Dec 02 GSM Europe's Position on the draft Council conclusions on Data Retention
10 Dec 02 GSME Letter on Mobile theft
11 Nov 02 GSME comments Commission R-Lan Paper
08 Nov 02 GSME/GSMA Cover Note on M-Payments
12 June 02 GSME Letter to Commission on regulatory barriers to M-Payments
10 June 02 GSME Letter to Commission on deployment of 3G and H&E Issues
10 June 02 GSME Letter to MEPs on Declaration on the risks of exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio frequency antennas and mobile telephones
28 May 02 GSME Position on the Communications Data Protection Directive -EP Pleanry Vote
21 May 02 Recommendations from GSM Europe Members to the European Commission on actions for the success of 3G deployment
20 Mar 02 GSME letter MEPs on WEEE Directive
27 Feb 02 Agreed Position 3 Digit MNC Paper
26 Feb 02 GSME Letter to European Commission on the establishment of the European Regulators Group (ERG)
26 Feb 02 GSME Letter on 3G to Commissioners for Barcelona Summit
26 Feb 02 GSME Input paper on 3G to Commissioners for Barcelona Summit
14 Feb 02 GSM Europe voting advice on 2nd reading Council Common Position on the Communications Data Protection Directive
2001 Paper
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16 Nov 01 GSME Recommendation on Rollout Network Good Practice
23 Oct 01 GSME information Paper on Real Time per call information
11 Oct 01 GSME position on 99 Review Package of Directives- 2nd Reading
07 Aug 01 GSME views related to the action required under the 4th EC mandate to CEPT on additional IMT 2000 spectrum
19 Jul 01 GSME Assessment on two case scenario for the introduction of 3 digit MNC's
10 Jul 01 GSME policy statement on introduction of IPv6
29 Jun 01 GSM Europe comments on the proposed Guidelines on market analysis and the calculation of significant market power
22 May 01 GSME position Paper on 3G Communication
13 Feb 01 GSM Europe comments on the proposed Spectrum Decision
02 Jan 01 GSM Europe comments to the proposed Copyright Directive
02 Jan 01 GSM Europe comments to the WEEE Directive (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
2000 Paper
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29 Nov 00 GSM Europe Key Messages to the Regulatory Framework "minimum regulation necessary"
29 Nov 00 GSM Europe comments on implementation of E-Commerce Directive
12 Sep 00 GSM Europe Comments to the proposed '99 Review Telecoms Package
01 Sep 00 ECTRA Decision on Mobile Network Codes - Change from 2-digits to 3-digits.
19 May 00 GSM Europe Comments to DG Information Society's Working Documents on the '99 Review
30 Mar 00 GSM Europe comments on the proposal for a European Parliament and council directive on certain legal aspects of E-Commerce in the internal market
04 Feb 00 GSM Europe's Submission to the European Commission's 1999 Communications Review
1999 Paper
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09 Dec 99 GSM Europe comments regarding the Green Paper on Radio Spectrum policy published by the commission of the European Communities

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