L.M. Ericsson Limited

Lobbying Organisation L.M. Ericsson Limited

Date published 14 May, 2024

Relevant Matter Public policy or programme

Public Policy Area Communications

Period 1 Jan, 2024 to 30 Apr, 2024

Specific Details Topics communicated about: Round table exploring opportunities to promote a more connected competitive European economy. Opportunity for policymakers to address the digital connectivity investment gap, and avoid introducing unnecessary regulatory burdens for companies operating in the digital ecosystem. The need for healthy telecoms operators with the scale to invest in 5G Standalone. Need to focus on fixing market failures and the investment gap.

Intended results Sharing Ericsson's 5G global knowledge

Name of person primarily responsible for lobbying on this activity Robert Condon, Senior Director Government & Policy Advocacy, Europe and Middle East Africia, & Patricia Dooley, Government & Policy Advocacy UK and Ireland

Did any Designated Public Official(DPO) or former Designated Public Official(DPO) carry out lobbying activities on your behalf in relation to this return? You must include yourself, and answer Yes, if you are a current DPO or a DPO at any time in the past. (What is a Designated Public Official?) No

Did you manage or direct a grassroots campaign? No

Was this lobbying done on behalf of a client? No

Lobbying activity

The following activities occurred for this specific Subject Matter Area.

Meeting (1)

When the meeting took place: 17 April 2024 Topics communicated about: Round table exploring opportunities to promote a more connected competitive European economy. Opportunity for policymakers to address the digital connectivity investment gap, and avoid introducing unnecessary regulatory burdens for companies operating in the digital ecosystem. The need for healthy telecoms operators with the scale to invest in 5G Standalone.Need to focus on fixing market failures and the investment gap.

Designated public officials lobbied

The following DPOs were lobbied during this return period on this specific Subject Matter Area. These DPOs were involved in at least one of the Lobbying Activities listed above, but not necessarily all of them. As returns are specific to a Subject Matter Area the above Lobbying Activities may be associated with multiple returns.

Dara Calleary TD (Dáil Éireann, the Oireachtas)

Barry Andrews MEP (European Parliament)