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.
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.
In light of this EC consultation and the general debate on a fair share / network fees, the internet lab has prepared the following resources:
in this ‘Hot Item’, Kyung Sin Park (aka ‘KS Park’), Professor at Korea University Law School and co-founder and Director of Open Net Korea, & the internet lab discuss the recent joint statement by the European Telecommunications Network Operators’ Association (ETNO) and the Korea Telecommunications Operators Association (KTOA) on network fees
internet lab hosts an online roundtable discussion on Tuesday 19 September 2023 titled: “Network Fees: What’s Net Neutrality Got To Do with It?”.
season 2 | what’s wrong with the EC consultation on the future of telecoms?
season 1 | fair share / network fees background
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.
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?
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