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| + | | logo = Euroispa.jpg | ||
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| + | | founded = 1997 | ||
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| + | | headquarters = EuroISPA Secretariat,<br/>39, Rue Montoyer<br/>B - 1000 Brussels<br/>Belgium | ||
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| + | | website = [http://www.euroispa.org euroispa.org] | ||
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| + | | keypeople = Malcolm Hutty (LINX), President<br/>Oliver Sueme (eco), Vice-President<br/>Innocenzo Genna (AIIP), Treasurer | ||
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| − | The '''EuroISPA''' is an abbreviation for '''European Internet Service | + | The '''EuroISPA''' is an abbreviation for '''European Internet Service Providers Association'''. It is a pan-European association established by [[ISP]] associations operating within the European Union. Established in 1997, EuroISPA now has more than ten member associations with one associate member, and is now the largest association of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The EuroISPA has a secretariat based in Brussels. |
| − | The Council of the EuroISPA meets four times annually to discuss various issues concerning the Internet industry | + | The Council of the EuroISPA meets four times annually to discuss various issues concerning the Internet industry in the European Union. It is considered the main voice of all ISPs within the EU. Due to its ability to reflect on the views of ISPs of all sizes and shapes from across its members, the EuroISPA is considered an umbrella association for ISPs all around the world.<ref>[http://www.ispa.org.uk/about_us/page_18.html ispa.org.uk]</ref> |
== Structure == | == Structure == | ||
| − | The Council of the EuroISPA comprises of | + | The Council of the EuroISPA comprises of associations from EU Member States. Every EuroISPA member elects a representative to the Council and this representative is charged with the responsibility of tabling the views of their respective association to the EuroISPA. Each year, the Council appoints a group of officers comprising of a President, one or more Vice Presidents, and a Treasurer. These members conduct the duties that ensure continued functioning of the association. The Council also appoints the Secretary General who represents the EuroISPA and is responsible for conducting the day-to-day affairs of the EuroISPA.<ref name="link2">[http://www.euroispa.org/default.aspx?menu=26&pid=26&sitelang=english euroispa.org]structure</ref> |
| − | + | == Members == | |
| − | + | EuroISPA is the largest association of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs), representing the interests of more than 1700 ISPs across Europe.<ref>[https://www.centr.org/main/about/members/5329-CTR.html centr.org]</ref> | |
| − | Members of | + | Members of EuroISPA are as follows:<ref>[http://www.euroispa.org/default.aspx?menu=27&pid=27&sitelang=english euroispa.org]Council Members</ref> |
<table border="1" style="border-style: solid; border-color: darkgray; border-collapse: collapse" width="70%" cellpadding="5"> | <table border="1" style="border-style: solid; border-color: darkgray; border-collapse: collapse" width="70%" cellpadding="5"> | ||
| − | <tr><td width="40%"> AFA </td><td width="60%"> Association des Fournisseurs d'Accès et de Services Internet </td></tr> | + | <tr><td width="40%"> [[AFA]] </td><td width="60%"> Association des Fournisseurs d'Accès et de Services Internet </td></tr> |
| − | <tr><td> AIIP </td><td> Associazione Italiana Internet Providers </td></tr> | + | <tr><td> [[AIIP]] </td><td> Associazione Italiana Internet Providers </td></tr> |
| − | <tr><td> ANISP </td><td> The National Association of ISPs of Romania </td></tr> | + | <tr><td> [[ANISP]] </td><td> The National Association of ISPs of Romania </td></tr> |
| − | <tr><td> CZ.NIC </td><td> Czech Internet Association </td></tr> | + | <tr><td> [[CZ.NIC]] </td><td> Czech Internet Association </td></tr> |
| − | <tr><td> ECO </td><td> Verband der deutschen Internetwirtschaft </td></tr> | + | <tr><td> [[ECO]] </td><td> Verband der deutschen Internetwirtschaft </td></tr> |
| − | <tr><td> FFT </td><td> Fédération Française des Télécoms </td></tr> | + | <tr><td> [[FFT]] </td><td> Fédération Française des Télécoms </td></tr> |
| − | <tr><td> FiCom </td><td> Finnish Federation for Communications and Teleinformatics </td></tr> | + | <tr><td> [[FiCom]] </td><td> Finnish Federation for Communications and Teleinformatics </td></tr> |
| − | <tr><td> ICT Norway </td><td> Internet Service Providers Association of Norway </td></tr> | + | <tr><td> [[ICT Norway]] </td><td> Internet Service Providers Association of Norway </td></tr> |
| − | <tr><td> ISPA Austria </td><td> Internet Service Providers Austria </td></tr> | + | <tr><td> [[ISPA Austria]] </td><td> Internet Service Providers Austria </td></tr> |
| − | <tr><td> ISPA Belgium </td><td> Internet Service Providers Association Belgium </td></tr> | + | <tr><td> [[ISPA Belgium]] </td><td> Internet Service Providers Association Belgium </td></tr> |
| − | <tr><td> ISPAI </td><td> Internet Service Providers Association of Ireland </td></tr> | + | <tr><td> [[ISPAI]] </td><td> Internet Service Providers Association of Ireland </td></tr> |
| − | <tr><td> ISPA UK </td><td> Internet Services Providers Association UK</td></tr> | + | <tr><td> [[ISPA UK]] </td><td> Internet Services Providers Association UK</td></tr> |
| − | <tr><td> LINX </td><td> The London Internet Exchange </td></tr> | + | <tr><td> [[LINX]] </td><td> The London Internet Exchange </td></tr> |
</table> | </table> | ||
== Activities == | == Activities == | ||
| − | + | '''Safer Internet:''' The EuroISPA has always been an active player in putting forward its views related to the safe use of the Internet for children. It has also provided parents and guardians with the necessary tools to give the best use of all the positive aspects of the internet for children. <ref>[http://www.euroispa.org/default.aspx?menu=50&pid=35&sitelang=english euroispa.org]Safer Internet</ref> As recently in January 2011, the EuroISPA proposed a total ban of offending websites rather than merely blocking them. <ref>[http://opinion.enta.net/2011/01/17/keeping-the-internet-safe-what’s-the-best-approach/ enta.net]</ref> | |
| − | '''Safer Internet:''' The EuroISPA has always been an active player in putting forward its views related to the safe use of Internet for children. It has also provided parents and guardians with the necessary tools | ||
== EuroISPA and ICANN == | == EuroISPA and ICANN == | ||
| − | + | EuroISPA was one of the key players in ensuring that the private sector-led [[ICANN]] is preserved as is, arguing that ICANN is one of the most important factors contributing towards the success of the Internet. EuroISPA, along with the [[ETNO]] and [[GSMA]], expressed its concern to the EU about the preservation of ICANN for the development of the Internet and for efficient technical coordination and management of the internet’s Domain Name Addressing Systems, which are a core mission of ICANN.<ref>[http://pr.euractiv.com/files/Joint%20industry%20statement_IG_130709.pdf pr.euractiv.com]</ref> | |
== References == | == References == | ||
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| Founded: | 1997 |
| Headquarters: | EuroISPA Secretariat, 39, Rue Montoyer B - 1000 Brussels Belgium |
| Website: | euroispa.org |
| Key People | |
| Malcolm Hutty (LINX), President Oliver Sueme (eco), Vice-President Innocenzo Genna (AIIP), Treasurer | |
The EuroISPA is an abbreviation for European Internet Service Providers Association. It is a pan-European association established by ISP associations operating within the European Union. Established in 1997, EuroISPA now has more than ten member associations with one associate member, and is now the largest association of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs). The EuroISPA has a secretariat based in Brussels.
The Council of the EuroISPA meets four times annually to discuss various issues concerning the Internet industry in the European Union. It is considered the main voice of all ISPs within the EU. Due to its ability to reflect on the views of ISPs of all sizes and shapes from across its members, the EuroISPA is considered an umbrella association for ISPs all around the world.[1]
Structure
The Council of the EuroISPA comprises of associations from EU Member States. Every EuroISPA member elects a representative to the Council and this representative is charged with the responsibility of tabling the views of their respective association to the EuroISPA. Each year, the Council appoints a group of officers comprising of a President, one or more Vice Presidents, and a Treasurer. These members conduct the duties that ensure continued functioning of the association. The Council also appoints the Secretary General who represents the EuroISPA and is responsible for conducting the day-to-day affairs of the EuroISPA.[2]
Members
EuroISPA is the largest association of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs), representing the interests of more than 1700 ISPs across Europe.[3]
Members of EuroISPA are as follows:[4]
| AFA | Association des Fournisseurs d'Accès et de Services Internet |
| AIIP | Associazione Italiana Internet Providers |
| ANISP | The National Association of ISPs of Romania |
| CZ.NIC | Czech Internet Association |
| ECO | Verband der deutschen Internetwirtschaft |
| FFT | Fédération Française des Télécoms |
| FiCom | Finnish Federation for Communications and Teleinformatics |
| ICT Norway | Internet Service Providers Association of Norway |
| ISPA Austria | Internet Service Providers Austria |
| ISPA Belgium | Internet Service Providers Association Belgium |
| ISPAI | Internet Service Providers Association of Ireland |
| ISPA UK | Internet Services Providers Association UK |
| LINX | The London Internet Exchange |
Activities
Safer Internet: The EuroISPA has always been an active player in putting forward its views related to the safe use of the Internet for children. It has also provided parents and guardians with the necessary tools to give the best use of all the positive aspects of the internet for children. [5] As recently in January 2011, the EuroISPA proposed a total ban of offending websites rather than merely blocking them. [6]
EuroISPA and ICANN
EuroISPA was one of the key players in ensuring that the private sector-led ICANN is preserved as is, arguing that ICANN is one of the most important factors contributing towards the success of the Internet. EuroISPA, along with the ETNO and GSMA, expressed its concern to the EU about the preservation of ICANN for the development of the Internet and for efficient technical coordination and management of the internet’s Domain Name Addressing Systems, which are a core mission of ICANN.[7]
References
- ↑ ispa.org.uk
- ↑ euroispa.orgstructure
- ↑ centr.org
- ↑ euroispa.orgCouncil Members
- ↑ euroispa.orgSafer Internet
- ↑ enta.net
- ↑ pr.euractiv.com