Ivan Ivanov

Senior marketer at the intersection of technology & public policy @GSMAPolicy. Advocate for the power of connectivity and a fair and innovative digital economy.

[Ivan Ivanov @byivan]

🎉 Celebrating 18 years, #MWC24MP welcomed 180+ delegations, driving towards a resilient & inclusive #DigitalEconomy. Catch the highlights in our latest video 📽️! Excited for #MWC25, 3-5 March. Let's shape the future together!

[GSMA Policy and Regulation @GSMAPolicy]

In its 18th year, the GSMA Ministerial Programme 2024 welcomed over 180 delegations from countries and intergovernmental organisations. The event underscored the collective endeavour to shape a resilient and inclusive #DigitalEconomy.

📽️Check out some of the insights from #MWC24MP in the video below.

The Ministerial Programme will return to MWC Barcelona from 3 to 5 March 2025.
#DigitalPolicy #MWC24

[GSMA Europe @GSMAEurope]

Ben Wreschner of Vodafone: A requirement to commercially negotiate contribution allows for the negotation around negative externalities, whereas a fund does not. You get into a world of incentives when you put the two parties together to find a place of harmony. #EAdebate

[GSMA Europe @GSMAEurope]

.@CarlotaReyners: On 5G, the situation is well behind targets, there is a big difference between rural and urban, and the difference between 'real' 5G and mixed #5G adds more complexity. We are working in many areas to help deployment and reduce costs: Regulatory, private, demand-side measures are all needed. #EAdebate

[GSMA Europe @GSMAEurope]

.@CarlotaReyners: We are working intensively to publish the first report on the progress of the #DigitalDecade targets, by early summer. This will show where Europe stands in the achievements at the EU and Member State level. And it is not all a rosy picture. #EAdebate

[GSMA Europe @GSMAEurope]

We can easily see the negative externalities, e.g. the inability for operators to monetise the additional investments required by traffic growth.
Antonio Manganelli  @7A_Man #EAdebate

[GSMA Europe @GSMAEurope]

Antonio Manganelli  @7A_Man, Professor at @UniLUMSA: One outcome of the consultation is more clarity on the remit of the internet ecosystem and who is contributing, as well as the different weight of different contributions. #EAdebate

[GSMA Europe @GSMAEurope]

Ben Wreschner of @VodafoneGroup: 5 key points:

1) This is all about European competitiveness, not a single sector.
2) Best in class digital infrastructure is critical to that competitiveness and EU economic growth.
3) There is an investment gap of €200b give or take.
4) There is no single solution for this gap - fair contribution is a part solution but we need a set of policy reforms to get us across the line.
5) This is not a zero-sum game. We need a win-win-win co-investment approach, to find the right mechanism that all can close the digital decade investment gap.

#FairContribution offers the right incentives - to optimise traffic - and to contribute to the cost of carrying that content. #EAdebate

[GSMA Europe @GSMAEurope]

The challenge is not just the connectivity investment but how the telco sector can achieve better returns on these investments. This requires adopting a number of investment-conducing measures. Many see this debate as adversarial, but many companies incl. MS partner with telecom operators, and we look to increase these collaborations. @TJakimavicius #EAdebate

[GSMA Europe @GSMAEurope]

. @TJakimavicius of @MicrosoftEU: the internet value chain is a complex ecosystem of building blocks. Everyone in the value chain must contribute to the infrastructure, and they are in their own way. All are necessary to achieve the next shift in digital transformation. #EAdebate

[GSMA Europe @GSMAEurope]

Connectivity is the underlying infrastructure for digital innovation. There are also changes such as network virtualisation, the rise of independent infrastructure companies, NaaS and also network slicing. Also how AI will enhance energy efficiency and network automation. Edge cloud as well. @CarlotaReyners #EAdebate

[GSMA Europe @GSMAEurope]

. @CarlotaReyners of @DigitalEU: on the EU Commission consultation on the future of the electronic communications sector and its infrastructure: The consultation is much wider than framed. Our view is that there are plenty of things that are transforming technologies in the digital value chain and the types of services they will deliver. #EAdebate

[GSMA Europe @GSMAEurope]

GSMA’s Head of Europe, Daniel Pataki, welcomes attendees to @Euractiv event dedicated to advancing our debate on the future of Europe’s #DigitalInfrastructure: “This event is about Europe’s future and Europe’s competitiveness. This is a time for change.” #EAdebate #FairContribution

[Ivan Ivanov @byivan]

A great interactive explainer of what #metadata is and how it can be regulated. Particularly interesting for those following the EU #ePrivacy Regulation debate.👇

[GSMA Policy and Regulation @GSMAPolicy]

#Metadata is data that provides information about other #data but not the content of that data. Metadata is crucial for the development of the #DigitalEconomy. We dissect metadata, provide examples & use cases and suggest best practices for regulating it. https://t.co/ftRf007IHy

[GSMA Policy and Regulation @GSMAPolicy]

GSMA’s vision of a successful WRC-23 is one that is truly aimed at the whole world, bringing everyone on a journey towards a better, more prosperous future.

Follow GSMA's work in the run-up to #ITUWRC-23: https://t.co/aQhYzCy0YB

[GSMA Policy and Regulation @GSMAPolicy]

Decisions at #ITUWRC-23 can:

📍increase harmonisation​
📍improve #DigitalEquality​
📍provide the capacity to expand #5G up to the end of this decade

for the #BenefitOfBillions

Download GSMA resources in support of WRC-23 🔗https://t.co/aQhYzCy0YB

[Ivan Ivanov @byivan]

At a time of global uncertainty, digital vision and leadership are needed more than ever. Here are my key takeaways from the GSMA Ministerial Programme #MWC23MP! 👇

[GSMA Policy and Regulation @GSMAPolicy]

Last week, #MWC23MP welcomed 196 delegations from 151 countries and 45 intergovernmental organisations. The conference offered insights on the leading policy issues of the day, from usage and #InvestmentGap to #spectrum.

Read our key takeaways: https://t.co/Dw30ceQjBx

[GSMA Policy and Regulation @GSMAPolicy]

Some of the world’s most prominent policymakers and mobile thought leaders joined us at #MWC23MP to discuss how #ITUWRC-23 can be used for the #BenefitOfBillions all over the world.

Read our key takeaways from the session: https://t.co/3Krq0KBHUi #MWC23

[GSMA Policy and Regulation @GSMAPolicy]

And the numbers are out! With a record number of delegations, including leaders from 151 countries and 45 intergovernmental organisations, #MWC23MP was our biggest to date. Save the date for next year’s Ministerial Programme: 26 - 28 February 2024 in Barcelona.

[Ivan Ivanov @byivan]

It was a privilege to attend my first MWC as a GSMA-er, help deliver the Ministerial Programme, and relay the excellent discussions on @GSMAPolicy Seeing the enormous work that goes behind the scene for months and everything coming together so smoothly makes me proud. #MWC23MP

[GSMA Policy and Regulation @GSMAPolicy]

And that's a wrap for #MWC23MP. With 196 delegations from countries and international organizations, this was our biggest Ministerial Programme to date. Thanks to all speakers and delegates for the fascinating debates and engagements!

[Ivan Ivanov @byivan]

2023 will be a crucial year for #SpectrumPolicy. This report provides insights to help policymakers, regulators, and businesses understand what's at stake and navigate the ever-evolving spectrum landscape.

[GSMA Policy and Regulation @GSMAPolicy]

Excited to unveil the first edition of the GSMA #SpectrumPolicyTrends. This report presents our predictions for the top 6 #spectrum policy trends in 2023. From #ITUWRC to #PrivateNetworks, our experts discuss the biggest themes moving the spectrum debate: https://t.co/uRUthggvOJ