Press Release: Commission recalls the great economic and societal potential of future wireless services

On 20.3.01, the European Commission adopted a Communication entitled 'The Introduction of Third Generation Mobile Communications in the European Union: State of Play and the Way Forward'. In this Communication, the European Commission takes stock of the situation in Europe at a moment when most Member States have or are about to issue licences for third generation (3G) mobile services and networks. The Commission recalls the significant contribution 3G can give to the building of the information society in the EU. By capitalising on the experience and success of the present GSM generation of mobile services in the transition towards creative, value-added 3G services, the EU will promote its lead in technology, competitiveness and innovative products in this important sector.

http://europa.eu.int/ISPO/infosoc/telecompolicy/en/com2001-141en.pdf http://europa.eu.int/ISPO/infosoc/telecompolicy/en/com2001-141en.pdf

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