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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).

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2010 Paper
20 Jul Copyright Users' Platform Statement on Collective Rights Management
07 Jun Joint Industry Statement on ACTA
30 Apr GSMA Europe response to the RSPG consultation on its draft opinion on the Radio Spectrum Policy Programme (RSPP)
19 Apr GSMA Europe response to the public consultation on the draft ECC report 146
17 Mar GSMA factsheet on the Digital Dividend in Europe
15 Mar Delivering openness, innovation and choice for consumers - A European approach to the open Internet
15 Mar GSMA Europe position paper on Cable interference concern
09 Mar GSMA Europe response to the EC Public consultation on the radio spectrum policy programme
12 Feb Industry Joint Statement on Data Protection
21 Jan GSMA Europe’s response to the consultation on the RSPG Work Programme 2010
2009 Paper
23 Dec GSMA Europe's response to the RSPG Public Consultation on Cognitive Technologies
22 Dec GSMA Europe response to the Commission Reflection Paper on Creative Content in a European Digital Single Market
22 Dec GSMA Europe response to the Commission consultation on the EU framework for the fundamental right to protection of personal data
10 Dec GSMA Europe response to the ERG public consultation on NGN Charging Mechanisms/Long Term Termination Issues
2 Dec Joint Industry Statement on Data Retention Directive
3 Sep GSMA Europe response European Commission Consultation Document “Transforming the digital dividend opportunity into social benefits and economicgrowth in Europe“
28 Aug GSMA Europe response Public Consultation on Draft ECC/DEC/(09)EE and CEPT reports 30 and 31
27 Aug GSMA Europe Position Paper on eCall
29 Jul GSMA Europe Position Paper on Mobile Communications on Vessels
15 Jul GSMA Europe response Radio Spectrum Policy Group Opinion On The Coordination Of EU Spectrum Interest
30 Jun GSMA Europe response Radio Spectrum Policy Group Opinion On The Digital Dividend
29 Jun   GSMA Europe Response to the Online Commerce Roundtable Report on Opportunities and Barriers to Online Retailing
23 Feb     GSMA Europe Position Paper on the Telecommunications Regulatory Framework Review
9 Jan 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
2008 Paper
15 Dec GSMA Europe position paper on the Commission's proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on consumer rights
3 Dec GSMA Europe: Advancing with Europe's mobile industry
3 Dec Mobile Communications: a European success story
3 Dec Mobile: regulatory policies for growth
2 Dec GSMA Europe position paper on the Customs Duties Classification of Mobile Phones
13 Nov GSMA Europe position paper on the European Commission's proposal for a new E-money Directive
23 Oct Ensuring Network Stability and Consumer Confidence in Competitive Markets
29 Sep GSMA Europe response to the public consultation on the draft RSPG Opinion on Streamlining the regulatory environment for the use of spectrum
10 Sep 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
5 Sep 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 GSMA Europe's response to EC public consultation on age verification, cross-media rating and social networking
11 Jul GSMA Europe response to the ERG Consultation Document on Regulatory Principles of IP-IC/ NGN Core
17 Apr GSME response to the European Commission Stakeholder Consultation on Fair Compensation for Acts of Private Copying
13 Mar GSME Common Position on the New Regulatory Framework (NRF)
29 Feb GSME Response to the consultation on "Creative Content Online in the Single Market"
29 Feb Reforming Universal Service Policy, a report by CEG Europe
2007 Paper
13 Nov GSME Summary Position on the 2007 Regulatory Review
3 Oct GSME Position Paper on Mobile Communications on Aircraft (MCA)
29 Jun GSME response to EC collective rights management consultation
20 Jun GSM Europe response to the ETSI MSG liaison statement on eCall Data Transfer
06 Jun GSM Europe response to the European Commission consultation on Safer Internet and Online Technologies for Children
28 May GSME response to the EC 116 numbering consultation
25 May GSME position on the Selection and Authorisation of Systems Providing Mobile Satellite Services
25 May GSME response to the EC Green Paper on the Review of the Consumer Acquis
20 Mar GSM Europe Position on the Payment Services Directive
12 Mar GSME Response to the BNetzA IP consultation
26 Feb 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 Study on the role of mobile services in growing the legitimate content market
15 Jan GSME response to ERG Consultations on Harmonisation
2006 Paper
27 Nov GSME response on IP Interconnection to the ERG
21 Nov GSME Response to public consultation on Protection of Consumers in respect of Distance Contracts
03 Nov Consultation Response Form SCENIHR opinion on "Possible effects of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) on Human Health"
27 Oct 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 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 GSME response to Commission Recommendation on relevant product and service markets
18 Oct GSME Response to the EC Public Consultation on the protection of minors using mobile phones
13 Oct GSME response on the EC Public Consultation on Content Online in the Single Market
31 Jul 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 GSME response to RSPG Opinion on 'The Introduction of Multimedia Services in particular in the frequency bands allocated to the broadcasting services'
14 Jul GSME Position on Copyright Levies in a Converging World
19 May 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 GSME Position - Options for eCall MSD signalling
31 Mar Revision of the Television without Frontiers Directive - EC proposal for an Audiovisual Media Services (AVMS) Directive
31 Jan GSME Position on 2006 Review of the Regulatory Framework
31 Jan GSME Position on the review of the Framework Directive, Access and Interconnection Directive and Universal Service Directive
31 Jan GSME Position on the review of the recommendation on list of relevant markets
2005 Paper
18 Nov GSME position paper on eCall
21 Oct GSME observations on EC Consultation on the Review of the E-Money Directive
20 Oct Shaping the mobile public policy agenda
12 Sep GSME response to the EC consultation on the 2500-2690 MHz IMT-2000/UMTS extension band
05 Sep GSME response on the European Commission Issues Papers on the TWF Directive
23 Aug GSME position on data retention
28 Jul GSME observations to EC- Study on a Community Initiative on the Cross-Border Collective Management of Copyright
19 Jul GSME Europe position on the EC Communication on the Review of the Scope of Universal Service
04 May GSME position on the 2010-2025 MHz band
07 Apr GSME input to the Impact Assessment of the New Legal Framework for Payments (NLFP)
21 Mar Better regulation is key to realising the full potential of mobile as a driver of growth and jobs in Europe
02 Feb GSM Europe calls on Luxembourg Presidency to accelerate the Lisbon Process by removing constraints on the mobile industry
17 Jan GSME comments to the proposed ERG-IRG Work Programme 2005
14 Jan GSM Europe Response to FCC Investigation into the Effect of Foreign Mobile Termination Rates on U.S. Customers
14 Jan GSME Comments on the New Legal Framework for Payments (NLFP) in the Internal Market
2004 Paper
20 Dec 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 GSME position on the use of jammers/interceptors
31 Sep GSME Response on VoIP Consultation
23 Sept Mobile Communications Matters
22 Sep Press Release: GSM Europe Calls For Greater Dialogue On European 3G Roll-Out
17 Sep 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 GSME Response to DG INFSO-DG JAI Consultation Document on Traffic Data Retention
15 Sep GSME position paper on High Level Group report on DRM
12 Aug GSME response to RSPG consultation re RSPG opinion on priorities and objectives for the Community in World Radiocommunication Conference 2007
19 Jul GSME Position on the EC Emoney Consultation
18 Jun GSME Response to ERG Accounting Separation and Cost Accounting Paper
10 Jun Press Release: GSM Europe Calls For Mobile Industry Investment Strategies That Safeguard Innovation
01 Jun Press Release: GSM Europe Welcomes Dutch Presidency of European Union
01 Jun GSM Europe Code of Conduct for Information on International Roaming Retails Prices - REVISED
27 May GSME position on Frequency Arrangement in the 2500-2690MHz Band
17 May Base Station Planning Permission in Europe
04 May Press Release: GSM Europe welcomes Accession Countries to the European Union
02 Apr GSME response to RSPG public consultation on secondary trading of rights to use spectrum
18 Feb Key considerations for the allocation of 2500 to 2520MHz and 2670 to 2690 MHz to terrestrial or satellite IMT-2000
17 Feb GSME Comments on the communication concerning a new legal framework for payments
05 Feb Press Release: GSM Europe applauds EC recognition of European Mobile Operator Needs
20 Jan Press Release: Society, Health and Environment Top Agenda at Mobile Conference
19 Jan GSM Europe Response to the ERG Remedies Consultation
19 Jan GSME comments on Draft Baseline Report on Research Needs
07 Jan Press Release: GSM Europe applauds EC recognition of European Mobile Operator Needs
2003 Paper
25 Nov Press Release: Mobile in Europe: A Turning Point?
11 Nov GSME Letter to EC on technologies for safe and intelligent vehicles-e-calls
04 Nov GSME Letter to EC consultation on Unsolicited Commercial Communications - Spam
04 Sep GSME Response to the ERG's Consultation on FL-LRIC cost modelling
03 Sep GSME Paper on the use of Gateways
01 Sep GSME Letter to Internal Market DG on E-Money
25 Aug GSME response to the EU Bleuprint on Mobile Payments
23 Jul Press Release: GSM Association sets its sights on 'spamming' globally
04 Jul GSME comments on the ERG Remedies paper
01 Jul Press Release: GSM Europe Welcomes Italian Presidency of European Council
02 Jun GSME Position on Mobile Theft and Secure IMEI
21 May Press Release: GSM Europe Event Drives Future Success of European Mobile Industry
31 Mar GSME Position on consequences of implementation of Emoney Directive
27 Mar Press Release:GSM Europe calls on Telecom Council to support Rollout of new mobile services
13 Mar GSME Comments on Commission paper on Opt- In
20 Feb GSM Europe Position on Barriers to Access- Interoperability
13 Feb GSM Europe Position on Ultra-Wide Band
29 Jan GSME Position on WRC-03: mobile issues
28 Jan Press Release: GSME endorse 1st implementation report on network rollout good practice
28 Jan Implementation report on GSME Recommendation of Good Practice
20 Jan GSMA/E letter in response to Commission letter on Code of Conduct on roaming information
15 Jan GSME letter on Jammers
14 Jan GSME Comments to FCC notice on termination rates
2002 Paper
23 Dec GSME List of issues for ERG
18 Dec GSM Europe's Position on the draft Council conclusions on Data Retention
10 Dec GSME Letter on Mobile theft
11 Nov GSME comments Commission R-Lan Paper
08 Nov GSME/GSMA Cover Note on M-Payments
12 June GSME Letter to Commission on regulatory barriers to M-Payments
10 June GSME Letter to Commission on deployment of 3G and H&E Issues
10 June GSME Letter to MEPs on Declaration on the risks of exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio frequency antennas and mobile telephones
28 May GSME Position on the Communications Data Protection Directive -EP Pleanry Vote
21 May Recommendations from GSM Europe Members to the European Commission on actions for the success of 3G deployment
20 Mar GSME letter MEPs on WEEE Directive
27 Feb Agreed Position 3 Digit MNC Paper
26 Feb GSME Letter to European Commission on the establishment of the European Regulators Group (ERG)
26 Feb GSME Letter on 3G to Commissioners for Barcelona Summit
26 Feb GSME Input paper on 3G to Commissioners for Barcelona Summit
14 Feb GSM Europe voting advice on 2nd reading Council Common Position on the Communications Data Protection Directive
2001 Paper
16 Nov GSME Recommendation on Rollout Network Good Practice
23 Oct GSME information Paper on Real Time per call information
11 Oct GSME position on 99 Review Package of Directives- 2nd Reading
07 Aug GSME views related to the action required under the 4th EC mandate to CEPT on additional IMT 2000 spectrum
19 Jul GSME Assessment on two case scenario for the introduction of 3 digit MNC's
10 Jul GSME policy statement on introduction of IPv6
29 Jun GSM Europe comments on the proposed Guidelines on market analysis and the calculation of significant market power
22 May GSME position Paper on 3G Communication
13 Feb GSM Europe comments on the proposed Spectrum Decision
02 Jan GSM Europe comments to the proposed Copyright Directive
02 Jan GSM Europe comments to the WEEE Directive (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment)
2000 Paper
29 Nov GSM Europe Key Messages to the Regulatory Framework "minimum regulation necessary"
29 Nov GSM Europe comments on implementation of E-Commerce Directive
12 Sep GSM Europe Comments to the proposed '99 Review Telecoms Package
01 Sep ECTRA Decision on Mobile Network Codes - Change from 2-digits to 3-digits.
19 May GSM Europe Comments to DG Information Society's Working Documents on the '99 Review
30 Mar 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 GSM Europe's Submission to the European Commission's 1999 Communications Review
1999 Paper
09 Dec GSM Europe comments regarding the Green Paper on Radio Spectrum policy published by the commission of the European Communities

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