Connect Europe
@connecteurope.org
The voice of the leading providers of connectivity networks and services in Europe. For more info: http://www.connecteurope.org
This week, a @connecteurope.org delegation met Cypriot institutions, industry and researchers ahead of #CY2026EU: huge thanks to CYTA for the support.
As Europe plans key digital reforms, our members stand ready to support a more competitive, connected Europe ⬇️
As Europe plans key digital reforms, our members stand ready to support a more competitive, connected Europe ⬇️
November 20, 2025 at 9:45 AM
This week, a @connecteurope.org delegation met Cypriot institutions, industry and researchers ahead of #CY2026EU: huge thanks to CYTA for the support.
As Europe plans key digital reforms, our members stand ready to support a more competitive, connected Europe ⬇️
As Europe plans key digital reforms, our members stand ready to support a more competitive, connected Europe ⬇️
🎙️ "Dramatically improving the investment environment for connectivity is critical for telecom operators to further boost security and resilience" says @gropelli.bsky.social.
Read Copenhagen Economics' report on #telecoms contribution to security & resilience: buff.ly/ZpCFKMZ
Read Copenhagen Economics' report on #telecoms contribution to security & resilience: buff.ly/ZpCFKMZ
November 17, 2025 at 8:45 AM
🎙️ "Dramatically improving the investment environment for connectivity is critical for telecom operators to further boost security and resilience" says @gropelli.bsky.social.
Read Copenhagen Economics' report on #telecoms contribution to security & resilience: buff.ly/ZpCFKMZ
Read Copenhagen Economics' report on #telecoms contribution to security & resilience: buff.ly/ZpCFKMZ
🎬 @telefonica-en.bsky.social's Chairman & CEO @marcmurtra.bsky.social calls for greater scale and investment in digital technologies to boost Europe’s global competitiveness.
Watch the interview 🔽
Watch the interview 🔽
November 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🎬 @telefonica-en.bsky.social's Chairman & CEO @marcmurtra.bsky.social calls for greater scale and investment in digital technologies to boost Europe’s global competitiveness.
Watch the interview 🔽
Watch the interview 🔽
MEO´s CEO Ana Figueiredo calls for modern telecom rules that boost innovation, investment & digital sovereignty.
She also warns that market fragmentation limits progress, and highlights MEO’s role in securing Portugal’s digitalised electoral registers 👇
She also warns that market fragmentation limits progress, and highlights MEO’s role in securing Portugal’s digitalised electoral registers 👇
October 30, 2025 at 11:23 AM
MEO´s CEO Ana Figueiredo calls for modern telecom rules that boost innovation, investment & digital sovereignty.
She also warns that market fragmentation limits progress, and highlights MEO’s role in securing Portugal’s digitalised electoral registers 👇
She also warns that market fragmentation limits progress, and highlights MEO’s role in securing Portugal’s digitalised electoral registers 👇
🎞️ Hear from the @connecteurope.org delegation at the #EuropeanParliament plenary 🇪🇺, as the @ec.europa.eu prepares key reforms to relaunch our tech sovereignty and competitiveness ⬇️
October 9, 2025 at 9:11 AM
🎞️ Hear from the @connecteurope.org delegation at the #EuropeanParliament plenary 🇪🇺, as the @ec.europa.eu prepares key reforms to relaunch our tech sovereignty and competitiveness ⬇️
📹 What’s in @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu's #SOTEU speech for tech and #telecoms #singlemarketroadmap?
Here are the highlights from our Director General Alessandro Gropelli @gropelli.bsky.social 👇
Here are the highlights from our Director General Alessandro Gropelli @gropelli.bsky.social 👇
September 10, 2025 at 12:15 PM
📹 What’s in @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu's #SOTEU speech for tech and #telecoms #singlemarketroadmap?
Here are the highlights from our Director General Alessandro Gropelli @gropelli.bsky.social 👇
Here are the highlights from our Director General Alessandro Gropelli @gropelli.bsky.social 👇
Europeans need clear, balanced rules fit for today’s fast-moving digital world: the latest @arthurdlittle.bsky.social report for @connecteurope.org proposes action to:
👨⚖️ Simplify #telecom rules
▶️ Ensure a level playing field
🇪🇺 Move towards the #EUsinglemarket
Take a look: buff.ly/XmLxWE8
👨⚖️ Simplify #telecom rules
▶️ Ensure a level playing field
🇪🇺 Move towards the #EUsinglemarket
Take a look: buff.ly/XmLxWE8
September 1, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Europeans need clear, balanced rules fit for today’s fast-moving digital world: the latest @arthurdlittle.bsky.social report for @connecteurope.org proposes action to:
👨⚖️ Simplify #telecom rules
▶️ Ensure a level playing field
🇪🇺 Move towards the #EUsinglemarket
Take a look: buff.ly/XmLxWE8
👨⚖️ Simplify #telecom rules
▶️ Ensure a level playing field
🇪🇺 Move towards the #EUsinglemarket
Take a look: buff.ly/XmLxWE8
#Telecom customers in 🇪🇺 face 34 different obligations, leading to confusion, inconsistent rights & limited access to innovative services like #5G.
A new Arthur D. Little report for Connect Europe calls for simpler, harmonised regulation to improve the user experience.
Read it: bit.ly/44TJAQg
A new Arthur D. Little report for Connect Europe calls for simpler, harmonised regulation to improve the user experience.
Read it: bit.ly/44TJAQg
July 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
#Telecom customers in 🇪🇺 face 34 different obligations, leading to confusion, inconsistent rights & limited access to innovative services like #5G.
A new Arthur D. Little report for Connect Europe calls for simpler, harmonised regulation to improve the user experience.
Read it: bit.ly/44TJAQg
A new Arthur D. Little report for Connect Europe calls for simpler, harmonised regulation to improve the user experience.
Read it: bit.ly/44TJAQg
We stand ready to support the EU institutions in ensuring that the #DigitalNetworksAct drives strategic investment in critical #connectivity technologies while promoting sustainability through energy-efficient & circular #telecom practices.
📲 Our response to the call for evidence: bit.ly/4eSCIaw
📲 Our response to the call for evidence: bit.ly/4eSCIaw
July 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We stand ready to support the EU institutions in ensuring that the #DigitalNetworksAct drives strategic investment in critical #connectivity technologies while promoting sustainability through energy-efficient & circular #telecom practices.
📲 Our response to the call for evidence: bit.ly/4eSCIaw
📲 Our response to the call for evidence: bit.ly/4eSCIaw
🇺🇦🇪🇺 We are proud to welcome UKRTelecom, Ukraine’s largest fixed broadband operator, as our 43rd member.
Ukrtelecom will bring us invaluable expertise — from safeguarding #networks under crisis, to securing vital services and supporting the recovery of a resilient nation: bit.ly/3U8uwJt
Ukrtelecom will bring us invaluable expertise — from safeguarding #networks under crisis, to securing vital services and supporting the recovery of a resilient nation: bit.ly/3U8uwJt
July 18, 2025 at 9:45 AM
🇺🇦🇪🇺 We are proud to welcome UKRTelecom, Ukraine’s largest fixed broadband operator, as our 43rd member.
Ukrtelecom will bring us invaluable expertise — from safeguarding #networks under crisis, to securing vital services and supporting the recovery of a resilient nation: bit.ly/3U8uwJt
Ukrtelecom will bring us invaluable expertise — from safeguarding #networks under crisis, to securing vital services and supporting the recovery of a resilient nation: bit.ly/3U8uwJt
Europe must reclaim its #digitalEU leadership on the global stage, and the #DigitalNetworksAct is the opportunity to do it.
In our response to the @ec.europa.eu’s Call for Evidence, we urge bold reform to unlock investment and competitiveness ➡️ bit.ly/4eSCIaw
🧵We support 👇
In our response to the @ec.europa.eu’s Call for Evidence, we urge bold reform to unlock investment and competitiveness ➡️ bit.ly/4eSCIaw
🧵We support 👇
July 14, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Europe must reclaim its #digitalEU leadership on the global stage, and the #DigitalNetworksAct is the opportunity to do it.
In our response to the @ec.europa.eu’s Call for Evidence, we urge bold reform to unlock investment and competitiveness ➡️ bit.ly/4eSCIaw
🧵We support 👇
In our response to the @ec.europa.eu’s Call for Evidence, we urge bold reform to unlock investment and competitiveness ➡️ bit.ly/4eSCIaw
🧵We support 👇
🇪🇺🇺🇦 European telecom operators renew the #roaming agreement with Ukrainian operators for the sixth time.
This means:
🤝 Ongoing support to help 🇺🇦 refugees stay connected
📶 Affordable roaming across borders
📲 Lower rates for international calls
Read: bit.ly/3ImGdcV
This means:
🤝 Ongoing support to help 🇺🇦 refugees stay connected
📶 Affordable roaming across borders
📲 Lower rates for international calls
Read: bit.ly/3ImGdcV
July 9, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🇪🇺🇺🇦 European telecom operators renew the #roaming agreement with Ukrainian operators for the sixth time.
This means:
🤝 Ongoing support to help 🇺🇦 refugees stay connected
📶 Affordable roaming across borders
📲 Lower rates for international calls
Read: bit.ly/3ImGdcV
This means:
🤝 Ongoing support to help 🇺🇦 refugees stay connected
📶 Affordable roaming across borders
📲 Lower rates for international calls
Read: bit.ly/3ImGdcV
The current patchwork of telecom rules across the EU is making it harder to build a true single market: new report by Arthur D. Little for Connect Europe proposes action to:
✅Simplify telecom rules
✅Ensure a level playing field
✅ Move towards the #singlemarket
Read the report: buff.ly/YW7nqO3
✅Simplify telecom rules
✅Ensure a level playing field
✅ Move towards the #singlemarket
Read the report: buff.ly/YW7nqO3
July 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
The current patchwork of telecom rules across the EU is making it harder to build a true single market: new report by Arthur D. Little for Connect Europe proposes action to:
✅Simplify telecom rules
✅Ensure a level playing field
✅ Move towards the #singlemarket
Read the report: buff.ly/YW7nqO3
✅Simplify telecom rules
✅Ensure a level playing field
✅ Move towards the #singlemarket
Read the report: buff.ly/YW7nqO3
📊 84% of Europeans say digital tech & infrastructure are key for online public services and staying connected with loved ones, according to the latest #DigitalDecade Eurobarometer.
Connectivity drives not just innovation—but inclusion & human connection. bit.ly/4lkJTKy
Connectivity drives not just innovation—but inclusion & human connection. bit.ly/4lkJTKy
July 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
📊 84% of Europeans say digital tech & infrastructure are key for online public services and staying connected with loved ones, according to the latest #DigitalDecade Eurobarometer.
Connectivity drives not just innovation—but inclusion & human connection. bit.ly/4lkJTKy
Connectivity drives not just innovation—but inclusion & human connection. bit.ly/4lkJTKy
🇪🇺 EVP @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social, 🇩🇪 Minister Wildberger, IMCO Chair @annacavazzini.bsky.social, & @eppgroup.bsky.social Coordinator @aschwab.bsky.social will join the #FTConnectEurope Forum on 23 September, focusing on "Europe's Race for Digital Competitiveness." 👉 ftconnecteuropeforum.live.ft.com
July 8, 2025 at 8:26 AM
🇪🇺 EVP @hennavirkkunen.bsky.social, 🇩🇪 Minister Wildberger, IMCO Chair @annacavazzini.bsky.social, & @eppgroup.bsky.social Coordinator @aschwab.bsky.social will join the #FTConnectEurope Forum on 23 September, focusing on "Europe's Race for Digital Competitiveness." 👉 ftconnecteuropeforum.live.ft.com
Thomas Arnoldner, Deputy CEO of A1 Telekom Austria, highlights the need for targeted investment, regulatory simplification, and scale in the upcoming #DigitalNetworks Act to strengthen Europe’s digital future.
🎬 Watch the full interview below ⬇️
🎬 Watch the full interview below ⬇️
July 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Thomas Arnoldner, Deputy CEO of A1 Telekom Austria, highlights the need for targeted investment, regulatory simplification, and scale in the upcoming #DigitalNetworks Act to strengthen Europe’s digital future.
🎬 Watch the full interview below ⬇️
🎬 Watch the full interview below ⬇️
According to the latest #DigitalDecade Eurobarometer, over 80% of Europeans say the EU must prioritise:
🏗️Building efficient & secure digital infrastructure
🌐Empowering European tech companies to become global champions
🌿Using digital technologies to drive the green transition
Read: bit.ly/4lkJTKy
🏗️Building efficient & secure digital infrastructure
🌐Empowering European tech companies to become global champions
🌿Using digital technologies to drive the green transition
Read: bit.ly/4lkJTKy
July 7, 2025 at 8:05 AM
According to the latest #DigitalDecade Eurobarometer, over 80% of Europeans say the EU must prioritise:
🏗️Building efficient & secure digital infrastructure
🌐Empowering European tech companies to become global champions
🌿Using digital technologies to drive the green transition
Read: bit.ly/4lkJTKy
🏗️Building efficient & secure digital infrastructure
🌐Empowering European tech companies to become global champions
🌿Using digital technologies to drive the green transition
Read: bit.ly/4lkJTKy
🙌 As we thank #Poland25EU for a job well done on digital files, we welcome #EU2025DK to the EU Council Presidency for the second half of the year!
🇩🇰 Katinka Clausdatter Worsøe, Attaché for Digitalisation at the Danish Permrep, sets the tone with Denmark's priorities for the next six months. Watch ⬇️
🇩🇰 Katinka Clausdatter Worsøe, Attaché for Digitalisation at the Danish Permrep, sets the tone with Denmark's priorities for the next six months. Watch ⬇️
July 3, 2025 at 10:19 AM
🙌 As we thank #Poland25EU for a job well done on digital files, we welcome #EU2025DK to the EU Council Presidency for the second half of the year!
🇩🇰 Katinka Clausdatter Worsøe, Attaché for Digitalisation at the Danish Permrep, sets the tone with Denmark's priorities for the next six months. Watch ⬇️
🇩🇰 Katinka Clausdatter Worsøe, Attaché for Digitalisation at the Danish Permrep, sets the tone with Denmark's priorities for the next six months. Watch ⬇️
At APDC's #DBC2025 in Lisbon, @gropelli.bsky.social explained why we should become tech leaders:
📶Stronger #connectivity leads to more competitiveness
☁️We must aim at leading on #edgecloud, #APIs & #AI adoption
🌍Our supply chain will remain global, but we cannot shy away from #strategicautonomy
📶Stronger #connectivity leads to more competitiveness
☁️We must aim at leading on #edgecloud, #APIs & #AI adoption
🌍Our supply chain will remain global, but we cannot shy away from #strategicautonomy
July 2, 2025 at 10:16 AM
At APDC's #DBC2025 in Lisbon, @gropelli.bsky.social explained why we should become tech leaders:
📶Stronger #connectivity leads to more competitiveness
☁️We must aim at leading on #edgecloud, #APIs & #AI adoption
🌍Our supply chain will remain global, but we cannot shy away from #strategicautonomy
📶Stronger #connectivity leads to more competitiveness
☁️We must aim at leading on #edgecloud, #APIs & #AI adoption
🌍Our supply chain will remain global, but we cannot shy away from #strategicautonomy
In 2024, Europe led the way in #FTTH roll-out at 70.5%, surpassing 🇰🇷 (67.4%) & the 🇺🇸 (54.8%). But we need more investment to deploy it, as the #DigitalDecade goal aims for 100% coverage by 2030.
Take a look at our #StateofDigi 2025 Report to know more about Europe's #telecoms: bit.ly/stofdigi025
Take a look at our #StateofDigi 2025 Report to know more about Europe's #telecoms: bit.ly/stofdigi025
June 30, 2025 at 10:58 AM
In 2024, Europe led the way in #FTTH roll-out at 70.5%, surpassing 🇰🇷 (67.4%) & the 🇺🇸 (54.8%). But we need more investment to deploy it, as the #DigitalDecade goal aims for 100% coverage by 2030.
Take a look at our #StateofDigi 2025 Report to know more about Europe's #telecoms: bit.ly/stofdigi025
Take a look at our #StateofDigi 2025 Report to know more about Europe's #telecoms: bit.ly/stofdigi025
With MEP @syoncourtin.bsky.social, today we hosted a breakfast roundtable at @europarl.europa.eu on “Building Europe’s Digital Backbone: Simplifying the Rules for Connectivity.”
Glad to have MEPs @eeroheinaluoma.bsky.social, Oiane Aguirregoitia & João Cotrim & #telecom executives in the discussion.
Glad to have MEPs @eeroheinaluoma.bsky.social, Oiane Aguirregoitia & João Cotrim & #telecom executives in the discussion.
June 25, 2025 at 9:52 AM
With MEP @syoncourtin.bsky.social, today we hosted a breakfast roundtable at @europarl.europa.eu on “Building Europe’s Digital Backbone: Simplifying the Rules for Connectivity.”
Glad to have MEPs @eeroheinaluoma.bsky.social, Oiane Aguirregoitia & João Cotrim & #telecom executives in the discussion.
Glad to have MEPs @eeroheinaluoma.bsky.social, Oiane Aguirregoitia & João Cotrim & #telecom executives in the discussion.
Maarit Palovirta at this week's #IGF2025 in Oslo🇳🇴:
🌍 The @intgovforum.bsky.social must continue as a key multistakeholder forum
🛜 Telcos are central to #digital governance & #connectivity
📲 We need a stable, inclusive, & collaborative ecosystem to close the digital divide
🌍 The @intgovforum.bsky.social must continue as a key multistakeholder forum
🛜 Telcos are central to #digital governance & #connectivity
📲 We need a stable, inclusive, & collaborative ecosystem to close the digital divide
June 23, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Maarit Palovirta at this week's #IGF2025 in Oslo🇳🇴:
🌍 The @intgovforum.bsky.social must continue as a key multistakeholder forum
🛜 Telcos are central to #digital governance & #connectivity
📲 We need a stable, inclusive, & collaborative ecosystem to close the digital divide
🌍 The @intgovforum.bsky.social must continue as a key multistakeholder forum
🛜 Telcos are central to #digital governance & #connectivity
📲 We need a stable, inclusive, & collaborative ecosystem to close the digital divide
🇪🇺 Europe is at the forefront of the early #API market -crucial for the Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) model- accounting for nearly half of global announcements. Open #APIs such as #OpenGateway foster innovation & simplify user experience, unlocking new business opportunities: buff.ly/GlNOdTq
June 23, 2025 at 8:14 AM
🇪🇺 Europe is at the forefront of the early #API market -crucial for the Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) model- accounting for nearly half of global announcements. Open #APIs such as #OpenGateway foster innovation & simplify user experience, unlocking new business opportunities: buff.ly/GlNOdTq
Today, our Working Group Chairs have gathered in Brussels 🇪🇺 for a strategic discussion on key outcomes & objectives.
Looking ahead, we explored the opportunities that upcoming policy initiatives: the #DigitalNetworksAct, the #CloudAIAct & the review of EU merger guidelines.
Looking ahead, we explored the opportunities that upcoming policy initiatives: the #DigitalNetworksAct, the #CloudAIAct & the review of EU merger guidelines.
June 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Today, our Working Group Chairs have gathered in Brussels 🇪🇺 for a strategic discussion on key outcomes & objectives.
Looking ahead, we explored the opportunities that upcoming policy initiatives: the #DigitalNetworksAct, the #CloudAIAct & the review of EU merger guidelines.
Looking ahead, we explored the opportunities that upcoming policy initiatives: the #DigitalNetworksAct, the #CloudAIAct & the review of EU merger guidelines.