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Date: 18-Jan-2024 Category: Not Applicable State: Union Government Country: Europe

Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 118/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex XI (Electronic communication, audiovisual services and information society) to the EEA Agreement [2024/106]

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Executive Summary & Key Takeaways

What it means

  • The Decision of the EEA Joint Committee No 118/2021 amends Annex XI to the EEA Agreement, specifically regarding electronic communication, audiovisual services, and the information society.
  • The amendment incorporates Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2082 into the EEA Agreement, which sets the weighted average of maximum mobile termination rates across the Union and repeals Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2116.

Key Changes

  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2082 of 14 December 2020 on setting the weighted average of maximum mobile termination rates across the Union is incorporated into the EEA Agreement.
  • Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2116 is repealed under the EEA Agreement as a consequence of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2082 repealing it.
  • Point 5cub of Annex XI to the EEA Agreement is updated to reflect the incorporation of Regulation (EU) 2020/2082.

Impact Analysis

Mobile Network Operators

  • Action Item: Review current mobile termination rate agreements and adjust pricing strategies to align with the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2020/2082.

Consumers

  • Action Item: Monitor potential impacts on consumer pricing and address any concerns through appropriate communication channels.

EEA Member States

  • Action Item: Update national regulations and guidelines to reflect the requirements of the incorporated regulation.

Key Entities Referenced

EEA Joint Committee: The decision-making body responsible for amending the EEA Agreement. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2082: Regulation setting the weighted average of maximum mobile termination rates across the Union. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2116: Regulation that is repealed by Regulation (EU) 2020/2082. EEA Agreement: The Agreement on the European Economic Area.
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Official Journal EN of the European Union L series 2024/106 18.1.2024 DECISION OF THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE No 118/2021 of 19 March 2021 amending Annex XI (Electronic communication, audiovisual services and information society) to the EEA Agreement [2024/106] THE EEA JOINT COMMITTEE, Having regard to the Agreement on the European Economic Area (“the EEA Agreement”), and in particular Article 98 thereof, Whereas: (1) Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2082 of 14 December 2020on setting the weighted average of maximum mobile termination rates across the Union and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2116(1)is to be incorporated into the EEA Agreement. (2) Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2082 repeals Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2116(2), which is incorporated into the EEA Agreement and which is consequently to be repealed under the EEA Agreement. (3) Annex XI to the EEA Agreement should therefore be amended accordingly, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The text of point 5cub (Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2116) of Annex XI to the EEA Agreement is replaced by the following: ‘32020 R 2082: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2082 of 14 December 2020 on setting the weighted average of maximum mobile termination rates across the Union and repealing Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/2116 (OJ L 423, 15.12.2020, p. 18).’ Article 2 The text of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/2082 in the Icelandic and Norwegian languages, to be published in the EEA Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union, shall be authentic. Article 3 This Decision shall enter into force on 20 March 2021, provided that all the notifications under Article 103(1) of the EEA Agreement have been made*. Article 4 This Decision shall be published in the EEA Section of, and in the EEA Supplement to, the Official Journal of the European Union. (1) OJ L 423, 15.12.2020, p. 18. (2) OJ L 320, 11.12.2019, p. 11. * No constitutional requirements indicated. ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/106/oj 1/2EN OJ L, 18.1.2024 Done at Brussels, 19 March 2021. For the EEA Joint Committee The President Clara GANSLANDT 2/2 ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/dec/2024/106/oj

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