On 23 February, the European Commission launched its much anticipated public consultation on “the future of the electronic communications sector and its infrastructure” that notably looks into the fair share / network fees debate.
EC's fair share / network fees consultation 📝
In light of this EC consultation and the general debate on a fair share / network fees, the internet lab has prepared the following resources:
- one spreadsheet with stakeholder positions; and,
- two infographics on (1) the arguments put forward and (2) the stakeholders involved.
spreadsheet 🧰
infographics 👀
Deadline for responses:
19 May 2023, midnight Brussels time (CEST)
latest episode 🎙️
1:1 with Nicolas Guillaume
in this episode, our guest is Nicolas Guillaume (Nasca)
latest hot item 🔥
Bruno Veluet
in this ‘Hot Item’, Bruno Veluet (French Association of Alternative Telecom Operators) & the internet lab discuss his 17 November op-ed in which he argues that the ‘fair share’ discussions of EU Commissioner Breton cannot result in a two-speed Internet
hot items 🔥
MEP Tiemo Wölken
Bruno Veluet
season 2 | what’s wrong with the EC consultation on the future of telecoms?
season 1 | fair share / network fees background
the internet lab
The importance of the internet has never been more evident than today.
The internet lab. aims to trigger exchanges and innovative thoughts around the internet, as EU and national policy discussions around it evolve.
By talking to experts and stakeholders, the internet lab intends to feed into discussions on Internet sustainability from a business and economic point of view, such as the ones expected in Brussels around the Connectivity Infrastructure Act, and other digital policy files.
'fair share' project goals
The ‘fair share’ project aims to create a constructive debate around internet sustainability, and the impact on consumer choice.
The core objective is to inform policy makers in the EU and beyond, as well as key stakeholders.
season 2 | what’s wrong with the EC consultation on the future of telecoms?
'fair share' project support & host
The ‘fair share’ project, including a series of video podcasts, is an initiative launched by SME Connect.
SME Connect is the network of SMEs and their supporters. It is non-political but advised by a non-profit board of politicians made up of all constructive political groups.
The video podcast host is Caroline De Cock, expert in Internet law and copyright.
season 1 | fair share / network fees background
