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Towards a European Digital Single Market: Insights on Telecom Regulation from Christos Limnatitis

In his presentation at the Zappeio venue, Christos Limnatitis, General Manager of Cyta Greece, discusses the evolution of a European digital single market in the telecom sector. He explores key topics such as the need for equitable regulatory frameworks, the balance between local considerations and European directives, and the importance of technology neutrality. Highlighting the infrastructure advancements in Cyprus, including extensive fiber optic networks, Limnatitis emphasizes the critical role of market conditions, consumer satisfaction, and fair access for all operators to ensure future investments in telecom.

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Towards a European Digital Single Market: Insights on Telecom Regulation from Christos Limnatitis

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  1. Towards a European Digital Single Market Telecom Regulation Christos Limnatitis General Manager CytaGreece 14/02/2014_Zappeio

  2. A SE Mediterranean Telecom hub Greece • From geographic expansion to product enrichment • The leading provider of integrated electronic communication services • Participates in 7 undersea regional & global cable systems Cyprus • 4000km fiber optic • 70%coverage • NGAplatform • 3play INTERNET – FIXED – IPTV Within 2014: • MVNO 4play

  3. The European Telecom Puzzle “European Framework vs. Local Considerations” Different • regulatory implementations • market conditions • quality of cooper networks • altnet’sand incumbent’s behaviors and practices

  4. Single Market Proposal Examples Views • How many is enough to achieve a win-win situation for all parties? • 2 NGAs per country enough • Virtual NGA products vs. physical access products • No one-fits-all scenario • Decision on a country level • Networks accessible to all operators • No technology discrimination • Net neutrality • Satisfied end users = satisfied network owners • Environment for future investments • Open internet

  5. Non-discriminatory practices a pre-requisite for a healthy competition Low VDSL uptake by the Altnets High LLU share of Altnets in Greece

  6. Single Market Proposal Examples Views • How many are enough to achieve a win-win situation for all parties/country? • 2 NGAs per country enough • Virtual NGA products vs. physical access products • No one-fits-all scenario • Decision on a country level • Networks accessible to all operators • No technology discrimination • Net neutrality • Satisfied end users = satisfied network owners • Environment for future investments • Open internet

  7. The vision of a Single European Market Securing current & future investments Considering country conditions Simulating impact of proposals

  8. Thank you ! Christos Limnatitis General Manager CytaGreece 14/02/2014_Zappeio

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