EURACTIV-GIGAEurope Digital Debate Series Event
20 September
10:00-11:30 CET
Gigabit Infrastructure Act: A Global Leadership Opportunity for the EU
The recent package of EU connectivity initiatives, notably the Gigabit Infrastructure Act, can give European connectivity policy frameworks the makeover that they need and usher in the quality of services that people deserve. The EU aspires to become a global leader in the digital space. However, the Commission referenced an investment gap of over 174 billion euros during the June EU Digital Assembly.
This virtual gathering was an opportunity to explore ways to surmount barriers to a successful European digital transition.
OUR VISION
We support a strong and harmonised European Digital Single Market, with a clear focus on enabling regulatory and market conditions that allow for sustainable investment and innovation in gigabit infrastructure and IoT.
GIGAEurope aims to highlight the importance of EU policies, supporting sustainable investment and competition. We believe that European policies should be based on long-term objectives, with regulatory intervention where the market fails to provide efficient outcomes.
Working with vertical players and policy makers, we aim to reduce market fragmentation and establish a level playing field across the whole digital ecosystem.
Our Priorities
TRUST IN CONNECTIVITY
Trust is key for Europeans to participate in a fast-changing digital world and embrace new technologies. Gigabit network providers need to convey this trust by providing secure & reliable access to the digital world.
INCLUSIVENESS
No one can be left behind. All Europeans need to have access to next generation digital services enabled by gigabit networks. That is why we need investments in upgrading and rolling-out gigabit networks.
DIGITAL AND GREEN TRANSFORMATION
Gigabit connectivity accelerates the digital and green transformation of economies and society. Gigabit networks enable new advanced digital services in fields like e-health, e-mobility and smart cities.
INNOVATION
Gigabit access is key to the digital & green transition and to make Europe carbon neutral by 2050. Innovations with an energy efficiency focus make gigabit networks consume less energy.
our Members
Our Associate Members
GIGAEurope Highlights
Highlights From GIGAEurope Stakeholder Forum
The Future of Connectivity and Our New Internet Ecosystem
04 May 2023
This in-person stakeholder forum reframed existing discussions on investment in Europe’s connectivity infrastructure and created an atmosphere where participants examined what is required to maintain healthy internet ecosystems across diverse economic sectors and prepare for a digitised future that is already materialising.