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Getting off the ground

www.fairroaming.org. Challenges when starting an ECI. Getting off the ground. The issue > How it started > Where we stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions. The issue. Roaming surcharges apply when using your mobile phone abroad

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Getting off the ground

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  1. www.fairroaming.org Challenges when starting an ECI Getting off the ground

  2. The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions The issue • Roaming surchargesapplywhenusingyour mobile phoneabroad • 2007: first EU regulation on roamingadopted • Currentpricecaps (July 2011): • Howdoesthatcomparetothepricesyoupaywhenathome?

  3. The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions The issue • Mobile operatorsshownowillingnesstolowerpricesthemselves • Current regulation to end 2012 • Lowerpricesarepossible!

  4. The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions Howitstarted Europe United Convention, Salzburg 2010

  5. The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions Howitstarted • Is thereinterest? • Creationof a Facebookgroup„We say NO to Roaming Charges in the EU!” (http://on.fb.me/90tQx9)

  6. The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions Howitstarted • Further tools: Twitter, Newsletters, „Tell usyourexperiences“, Discussions • Comm. Roaming Consultation Feb. 2011 • Launch ofnetworkwww.fairroaming.org

  7. The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions Wherewe stand (June 2011) • Network of 6 organisationsrepresenting/reaching ~100.000 people • Facebook, Twitter, Newsletters etc: severalthousandcontacts • Petition with ~800 signatures • Constant communicationwithkeyplayers • www.fairroaming.org • New proposalsbyCommissionnextweek…

  8. The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges >Hints > Conclusions Challenges • Ifnooneknowsyou: establishingcontacttootherstakeholders, policycircles; missingsupport • Finances: ~0,70€/signature, donations not aseffectiveasexpected • Onlyvoluntarywork, noexperts • Socialnetworks: trust&reliability? • Whatcanyouachieve in oneyear?

  9. The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints >Conclusions Hints, Tips, Tricks • Plan in advance, workstep-by-step • Build a corecampaigningteam • Evaluatechancesforsuccess • Stay on theissue • Build a networkwithkeyplayers • Useadvertisements!

  10. The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions Conclusions • Weneed a cultureofsupportfor ECIs • Practicalsupportfor ECIs: „one-stopshop“, fundforkickstartingcampaigns, accesstoexpertsand professional tools • Long waytogotomake ECIs forcitizens

  11. www.fairroaming.org www.europeunited.eu Thanks a lot for your attention!

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