PublishedJune 24, 2015

The New EU Trade Strategy Should Break Down Telecoms Access Barriers

Brussels – The European Commission is set to present its new Trade Strategy this autumn and the removal of digital trade barriers is expected to feature prominently.  As part of the strategy, the EU should seek to enable cross-border data flows, simplify customs and VAT rules, discourage forced data localisation and promote non-discriminatory access to networks.

The latter is an essential, but often overlooked, requirement for a vibrant digital economy as a competitive marketplace for communications services is a necessary condition for the growth of a vibrant Internet economy that is built on top of communications networks… To see full post as it appeared on CCIA’s DisCo blog this week click here.

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CCIA Expresses Concerns With Texas Digital Protections Legislation Ahead Of Hearing

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CCIA Statement on Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Negotiation Round

Washington – Officials from the United States and their counterparts concluded a negotiating round for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in Bali, Indonesia, with parties discussing a range of iss...
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CCIA Files Comments in Opposition to Tennessee Social Media Content Moderation Bills

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Data Act: Modest Improvements by EU Parliament and Council Fail To Address Structural Flaws

Brussels, BELGIUM – Today, the European Parliament adopted its final report on the Data Act, the proposed EU regulation introducing harmonised rules on data-sharing and access obligations. With Memb...