Telecommunications in Europe

Highlights - Roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union (recast) - Committee on Industry, Research and Energy

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Telecommunications in Europe, Mobile technology, Roaming, European Union roaming regulations, Telecommunications, European Parliament Committee on Industry, Research and Energy, Angelika Winzig, R (Vodafone Ltd) v Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform, Rapporteur, Technology, Science and technology

The ITRE Committee will hear the rapporteur, Ms Angelika Winzig (EPP), who will present her draft report on Thursday 17 June.

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  • The ITRE Committee will hear the rapporteur, Ms Angelika Winzig (EPP), who will present her draft report on Thursday 17 June.
  • As the current roaming regulation will expire on 30 June 2022, the Commission adopted on 24 February a new proposal in form of a recast with the main aim of prolonging the current rules by 10 years and amending them where necessary.
  • The main changes proposed by the rapporteur concern level of wholesale rates, clarification of the provisions on the quality of service when roaming, additions on access to emergency services and a faster review of the roaming regulation.

Highlights - Roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union (recast) - Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Telecommunications in Europe, European Union, European Union roaming regulations, Roaming, Telecommunications, IMCO, Science and technology, Technology

On 26 May, IMCO will consider the draft opinion to ITRE by Ms Ra Thun und Hohenstein (EPP) on the proposal for a Recast of the current Roaming Regulation that expires on 30 June 2022.

Key Points: 
  • On 26 May, IMCO will consider the draft opinion to ITRE by Ms Ra Thun und Hohenstein (EPP) on the proposal for a Recast of the current Roaming Regulation that expires on 30 June 2022.
  • The proposal aims to increase transparency and ensure a genuine 'Roam-Like-At-Home' experience in terms of quality of service and access to emergency services while roaming.
  • For the IMCO rapporteur, it is important to strengthen further consumer protection, including clear and comprehensible consumer information regarding different elements of the quality of service while roaming, making sure that roaming providers have access to full and regularly updated lists of mandated emergency communications, as well as better communication to consumers about value added services and access to emergency services.
  • Moreover, the IMCO rapporteur emphasises that the scope of the Regulation should be open to future revisions whenever needed and through the ordinary legislative procedure.

O2 Awards $6,000,000 in Incentives to Gym Members Who Kept Membership Active Through COVID-19 Shutdown

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Other Consumer, Food, Beverage, Retail, Luxury, Fund Raising, Consumer, Professional services, Fitness & Nutrition, Philanthropy, General Sports, General Health, Sports, Marketing, Advertising, Health, Communications, Small business, Specialty, Telefónica, Physical exercise, O2, Gym, Sports, Human activities, Telecommunications in Europe

In efforts to support these gyms, O2 united three other fitness brands and awarded $6,000,000 in incentives to approximately 60,000 gym members in June who kept their membership active for the month of May.

Key Points: 
  • In efforts to support these gyms, O2 united three other fitness brands and awarded $6,000,000 in incentives to approximately 60,000 gym members in June who kept their membership active for the month of May.
  • The #StayforMay initiative was spearheaded by O2 Recovery Drink , an oxygenated recovery drink brand sold at grocery stores, online, and gyms throughout the United States.
  • In just 25 days, 59,523 members claimed their gift and enrolled in the program that awarded them for their loyalty and support of their local gym.
  • Gym owners work tirelessly day in and day out to keep the rest of us fit and healthy, and we need them now more than ever.

Announcing the Formation of Pomeroy Technologies, LLC

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Monday, June 1, 2020
Getronics, IT service management, KPN, Pomeroy, Companies, Telecommunications in Europe, Economy of the Netherlands

Today, while finalizing the separation from Getronics, we are announcing the formation of Pomeroy Technologies, LLC.

Key Points: 
  • Today, while finalizing the separation from Getronics, we are announcing the formation of Pomeroy Technologies, LLC.
  • "The Pomeroy brand has long been known for delivering excellent service based upon enduring client, partner and employee relationships", said James Dixon.
  • "I'm looking forward to working with our new Board and our leadership team to further expand and enhance Pomeroy Technologies' delivery across North America and beyond."
  • This is the first step in a very bright future for Pomeroy Technologies, our clients, employees and partners."

O2 Invests in SIB Fixed Cost Reduction (www.aboutsib.com)

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Telefónica, O2, Business, Invoice, Cost, Dan Schneider, Telecommunications in Europe, Telecommunications, SIB Development & Consulting

BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., May 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ) has acquired SIBFixed Cost Reduction ( www.aboutsib.com ) to support the companys continued growth.

Key Points: 
  • BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., May 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O2 Investment Partners ( www.o2investment.com ) has acquired SIBFixed Cost Reduction ( www.aboutsib.com ) to support the companys continued growth.
  • Kevin Flounders, CEO of SIB commented, We are very excited to partner with O2 to help us facilitate our next stage of growth.
  • Founded by Dan Schneider in 2008, SIB is a leader in fixed cost reduction services providing invoice analysis, vendor negotiation and cost monitoring for customers across numerous expense categories including telecom, utilities, and waste management among others.
  • About SIB Fixed Cost Reduction:
    SIB is a leader in fixed cost reduction services providing invoice analysis, vendor negotiation and cost monitoring for customers across a variety of expense categories including telecom, utilities, and waste management.

O2 Gifts a Month of Free Gaming on AirConsole With Priority

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
Telefónica, Telecommunications in the Republic of Ireland, Telecommunications in Europe, O2, Telecommunications, Telefónica Germany, Video game console, Communications in Europe

O2, and AirConsole , a Swiss gaming console company, announced a new partnership today.

Key Points: 
  • O2, and AirConsole , a Swiss gaming console company, announced a new partnership today.
  • O2 offers a month of free AirConsole Hero to all their Priority Customers.
  • As part of this offering, O2 partnered up with AirConsole, the rising star in casual gaming to provide fun to families in the UK.
  • To enjoy AirConsole free of charge for a month, go to Priority and follow the instructions.

O2 Gifts a Month of Free Gaming on AirConsole With Priority

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
Telefónica, Telecommunications in the Republic of Ireland, Telecommunications in Europe, O2, Telecommunications, Telefónica Germany, Video game console, Communications in Europe

O2, and AirConsole , a Swiss gaming console company, announced a new partnership today.

Key Points: 
  • O2, and AirConsole , a Swiss gaming console company, announced a new partnership today.
  • O2 offers a month of free AirConsole Hero to all their Priority Customers.
  • As part of this offering, O2 partnered up with AirConsole, the rising star in casual gaming to provide fun to families in the UK.
  • To enjoy AirConsole free of charge for a month, go to Priority and follow the instructions.

Sontiq’s EZShield to Showcase Exclusive Small Business Identity and Mobile Threat Protection Solutions at Deluxe Exchange 2020

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Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Data management, Security, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Software, Networks, Internet, KPN, Deluxe, Mobile, Alabama, Microsoft Office, Companies, Geography of Alabama, Telecommunications in Europe

Sontiq , an enterprise high-tech security and identity protection company, today announced its EZShield brand will showcase award-winning combination of Small Business Identity and Mobile Threat Protection solutions during Deluxe Exchange 2020 , a leading business services conference.

Key Points: 
  • Sontiq , an enterprise high-tech security and identity protection company, today announced its EZShield brand will showcase award-winning combination of Small Business Identity and Mobile Threat Protection solutions during Deluxe Exchange 2020 , a leading business services conference.
  • The panel will be moderated by Amanda Brinkman , Chief Brand & Content Officer at Deluxe, and will also include financial services leaders and influencers.
  • Small Business Identity and Mobile Threat Protection Product Spotlight | The Sontiq team will be hosting hands-on demonstrations of Sontiqs Small Business Suite and Mobile Defense Suite , built on its EZShield platform, as part of its showcase at the DX20 Solution Studio, on Wednesday, February 12th, at 9:45 AM MST.
  • Deluxe Exchange is a business services conference bringing together leading industry experts and treasury management and retail executives responsible for market growth, presented by Deluxe.

Duco Announces Growth Advisory Council

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
Software, Finance, Banking, Data management, Accounting, Professional services, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Cloud infrastructure, KPN, Cloud computing, Companies, Telecommunications in Europe, Telecommunications

Duco, the global provider of self-service data integrity and reconciliation services, today announced the formation of a Growth Advisory Council to support its product and market expansion.

Key Points: 
  • Duco, the global provider of self-service data integrity and reconciliation services, today announced the formation of a Growth Advisory Council to support its product and market expansion.
  • The Growth Advisory Council will be focused on strategic thinking for the next five to ten years, anticipating market demand and particularly mega-trends such as the evolution of data functions in large businesses, the impact of regulatory and data protection fragmentation across the globe, and the evolution of machine learning.
  • Duco is a global provider of self-service data integrity and reconciliation services .
  • The cloud-based Duco platform empowers end users to aggregate, normalise and reconcile data on demand - without infrastructure projects.