TIF Brochure - TIF - Telecommunications and Internet federation

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Telecommunications
and Internet
Federation
TELECOMMUNICATIONS & INTERNET FEDERATION
Confederation House 84/86 Lower Baggot Street Dublin 2
PHONE + 353 (0)1 605 1528 FFAX + 353 (0)1 638 1528
EMAIL tif@ibec.ie www.tif.ie
Telecommunications & Internet Federation is a business sector within IBEC
www.ibec.ie
CORK
SOUTH EAST
MID-WEST
WEST
NORTH WEST
IBEC EUROPE
Knockrea House
Douglas Road
Cork
Confederation House
Waterford Business Park
Cork Road Waterford
Gardner House
Bank Place
Charlotte Quay Limerick
Ross House
Victoria Place
Galway
3rd Floor Pier One
Quay Street
Donegal Town
Avenue de Cortenbergh, 89
Boite 2 1000 Bruxelles,
Belgium
PHONE + 353 (0)51 331 260
PHONE + 353 (0)61 410 411
PHONE + 353 (0)91 561 109
PHONE + 353 (0)74 972 4280
PHONE +
353 (0)21 429 5511
EMAIL info@ibec.ie
EMAIL
southeast@ibec.ie
EMAIL
midwest@ibec.ie
EMAIL
galway@ibec.ie
EMAIL
northwest@ibec.ie
PHONE + 32 (0)2 512 3333
EMAIL
ibec.europe@ibec.ie
www.ibec.ie/europe
Telecommunications & Internet Federation is a business sector within IBEC
www.tif.ie
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TIF Secretariat
Telecommunications and Internet Federation
The Telecommunications and Internet Federation (TIF) is the representative body for the electronic
communications industry in Ireland.
TIF represents companies involved in broadcasting, cable, data centres, fixed, fixed wireless,
internet, mobile, satellite and wireless internet as well as equipment manufacturers and network
providers.
TIF has two main roles:
•
•
Torlach Denihan
Director
Representation of the electronic communications industry to external stakeholders such as
ministers, public representatives, government departments, regulators, local authorities, state
agencies, the European Commission and the media.
Dr Emer Condon
Senior Executive
Carolyn Doumeni
Personal Assistant
IBEC is the voice of Irish business and employers both nationally and internationally. It is the umbrella body
for Ireland’s leading business and industry groups and associations. IBEC represents more than
7,500 member organisations, of all sizes, in all regions and across all industry sectors.
Advice and assistance on issues relevant to the sector.
TIF is a business sector within the Irish Business and Employers Confederation.
With acknowledged expertise in all aspects of business representation, policy development, employee relations,
human resources, employment law, environment, health and safety, trade and EU affairs, IBEC is uniquely
positioned to provide indispensible, tailored advice to members. To learn more, contact IBEC on www.ibec.ie
IBEC
IBEC, the Irish Business and Employers Confederation, is the national voice of business and
employers and is the umbrella body for Ireland’s leading sector groups and associations. IBEC
represents the interests of business in Ireland and provides a wide range of direct services to its
member companies. Members of TIF are also members of IBEC. Further information at www.ibec.ie.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS & INTERNET FEDERATION
TIF Strategic Priorities:
Confederation House 84/86 Lower Baggot Street Dublin 2
PHONE + 353 (0)1 605 1528 FFAX + 353 (0)1 638 1528
the sector andEMAIL
highlight
its role
in economic recovery
tif@ibec.ie
www.tif.ie
IBEC MISSION
IBEC promotes the interests of business and employers in Ireland by working to foster
the continuing development of a competitive environment that encourages sustainable
growth, and within which both enterprise and people can flourish.
•
Raise the profile of
•
Telecommunications
Internet Federation
is a business sector
IBEC
Increase industry
influence and &engagement
with government
and within
key stakeholders
•
Promote implementation of the National Broadband Plan and the National Digital Strategy
•
Seek improved regulatory processes and engagement while addressing the cost of regulation
www.ibec.ie
CORK
SOUTH EAST
MID-WEST
WEST
NORTH WEST
IBEC EUROPE
Knockrea House
Douglas Road
Cork
Confederation House
Waterford Business Park
Cork Road Waterford
Gardner House
Bank Place
Charlotte Quay Limerick
Ross House
Victoria Place
Galway
3rd Floor Pier One
Quay Street
Donegal Town
Avenue de Cortenbergh, 89
Boite 2 1000 Bruxelles,
Belgium
PHONE + 353 (0)51 331 260
PHONE + 353 (0)61 410 411
PHONE + 353 (0)91 561 109
PHONE + 353 (0)74 972 4280
PHONE +
353 (0)21 429 5511
EMAIL info@ibec.ie
EMAIL
southeast@ibec.ie
EMAIL
midwest@ibec.ie
EMAIL
galway@ibec.ie
EMAIL
northwest@ibec.ie
PHONE + 32 (0)2 512 3333
EMAIL
ibec.europe@ibec.ie
www.ibec.ie/europe
www.tif.ie
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TIF Structure
TIF Council:
All TIF member companies are entitled to one representative on council, either the chief executive
or a senior manager with delegated power to speak for the company. Council meets quarterly.
TIF CEO Advisory Committee:
The TIF CEO Advisory Committee is made up of the CEOs of the six largest telecoms companies by
employment, two other company representatives by annual rotation and the current TIF Chair and
Vice Chair. The CEO Advisory Committee meets quarterly.
TIF Industry Groups:
A range of expert groups work on key issues for the industry. The core TIF groups meet at least
quarterly and have membership criteria, objectives and defined work programmes.
TIF Council
TIF CEO Advisory
Committee
Committee of TIF Chairs
and Vice Chairs
Regulatory
Affairs
Group
Broadcasting
and Content
Distribution Group
Mobile and
Wireless
Group
Next Generation
Broadband
Group
Irish Cellular
Industry
Association ICIA
Project
Groups
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TIF represents the electronic communications sector, an important
contributor to Ireland’s society and economy, which:
•
Employs 17,500 throughout Ireland
•
Accounts for 1.8% of GNP
•
Competes intensively to serve Irish consumers
•
Generates G1.4bn in taxes, 3% of total tax revenue
Telecommunications and society
•
Telecommunications is central to Ireland’s social and economic fabric. It connects family and
friends, consumers and companies.
•
State of the art telecommunications infrastructure is an essential catalyst for Ireland’s economic
recovery.
•
Developments in telecommunications continue to transform the daily lives of Irish citizens and
improve our quality of life both at home and in the workplace, changing how we interact, learn, relax
and do business.
Modern telecommunications infrastructure has transformed the lives of all
Irish citizens
e-Health
Social networking
e-Business
Telecommunications
Remote working
e-Government
Online shopping
www.tif.ie
e-Entertainment
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Investment in Ireland’s economic future
•
G2.5bn invested in Ireland’s telecommunications infrastructure over the past 5 years.
•
Paying G845m to Irish Exchequer in licence fees as a result of the 2012 spectrum auction.
•
Similar major capital investment will be made over the next few years to upgrade the core
communications infrastructure by rolling out fibre and 4G mobile.
•
Enabled G54bn in foreign direct investment projects by global companies over the last 5 years.
•
Provides the connectivity for indigenous firms to grow.
Sector revenue has decreased to below 2005 levels
€4.5bn €4.5bn
€4.3bn
€4bn
€3.9bn
€3.9bn
€3.8bn
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
Source: ComReg
Telecommunications prices have fallen by 30%
in real terms since 2000 (index, January 2000 = 100)
150
140
Index
130
120
110
100
90
80
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
Consumer Price Index, all items
Telecommunications
Source: Macrobond/CSO
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Events
Pictured at the launch of the report of the Next Generation Broadband Taskforce on 2 May 2012 were (l to r)
Aidan Dunning, Secretary General, Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources; Paul Donovan, Chairman, TIF (2012); John Shine, Deputy CEO, ESB;
Conal Henry, CEO, e-net; Pat Rabbitte TD, Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources; Fergus O'Dowd TD, Minister of State at the Department of
Communications, Energy and Natural Resources; Jeroen Hoencamp, CEO, Vodafone; Robert Finnegan, CEO, Three; Colm Piercy, CEO, Digiweb; Torlach Denihan, Director,
TIF and Katherine Licken, Assistant Secretary, Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources.
Pictured at a TIF Members' Evening on 13 December 2012 were (l to r) Danny McCoy, CEO,
IBEC, and Dana Strong, CEO, UPC and Chair, TIF.
Pictured at a TIF Members' Evening on 13 December 2012 were (l to r) Torlach Denihan,
Director, TIF, Dana Strong, CEO, UPC and Chair, TIF; and Gerard O'Neill, Chairman,
Amárach Research. Mr O'Neill gave a presentation on the report 'Ireland's Digital Future
- Driving Economic Recovery'.
www.tif.ie
Pictured at the IBEC CEO Conference on 28 February 2013 were (l to r)
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte
TD and conference sponsor Herb Hribar, CEO, eircom.
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TIF Secretariat
Telecommunications and Internet Federation
The Telecommunications and Internet Federation (TIF) is the representative body for the electronic
communications industry in Ireland.
TIF represents companies involved in broadcasting, cable, data centres, fixed, fixed wireless,
internet, mobile, satellite and wireless internet as well as equipment manufacturers and network
providers.
TIF has two main roles:
•
•
Torlach Denihan
Director
Representation of the electronic communications industry to external stakeholders such as
ministers, public representatives, government departments, regulators, local authorities, state
agencies, the European Commission and the media.
Dr Emer Condon
Senior Executive
Carolyn Doumeni
Personal Assistant
IBEC is the voice of Irish business and employers both nationally and internationally. It is the umbrella body
for Ireland’s leading business and industry groups and associations. IBEC represents more than
7,500 member organisations, of all sizes, in all regions and across all industry sectors.
Advice and assistance on issues relevant to the sector.
TIF is a business sector within the Irish Business and Employers Confederation.
With acknowledged expertise in all aspects of business representation, policy development, employee relations,
human resources, employment law, environment, health and safety, trade and EU affairs, IBEC is uniquely
positioned to provide indispensible, tailored advice to members. To learn more, contact IBEC on www.ibec.ie
IBEC
IBEC, the Irish Business and Employers Confederation, is the national voice of business and
employers and is the umbrella body for Ireland’s leading sector groups and associations. IBEC
represents the interests of business in Ireland and provides a wide range of direct services to its
member companies. Members of TIF are also members of IBEC. Further information at www.ibec.ie.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS & INTERNET FEDERATION
TIF Strategic Priorities:
Confederation House 84/86 Lower Baggot Street Dublin 2
PHONE + 353 (0)1 605 1528 FFAX + 353 (0)1 638 1528
the sector andEMAIL
highlight
its role
in economic recovery
tif@ibec.ie
www.tif.ie
IBEC MISSION
IBEC promotes the interests of business and employers in Ireland by working to foster
the continuing development of a competitive environment that encourages sustainable
growth, and within which both enterprise and people can flourish.
•
Raise the profile of
•
Telecommunications
Internet Federation
is a business sector
IBEC
Increase industry
influence and &engagement
with government
and within
key stakeholders
•
Promote implementation of the National Broadband Plan and the National Digital Strategy
•
Seek improved regulatory processes and engagement while addressing the cost of regulation
www.ibec.ie
CORK
SOUTH EAST
MID-WEST
WEST
NORTH WEST
IBEC EUROPE
Knockrea House
Douglas Road
Cork
Confederation House
Waterford Business Park
Cork Road Waterford
Gardner House
Bank Place
Charlotte Quay Limerick
Ross House
Victoria Place
Galway
3rd Floor Pier One
Quay Street
Donegal Town
Avenue de Cortenbergh, 89
Boite 2 1000 Bruxelles,
Belgium
PHONE + 353 (0)51 331 260
PHONE + 353 (0)61 410 411
PHONE + 353 (0)91 561 109
PHONE + 353 (0)74 972 4280
PHONE +
353 (0)21 429 5511
EMAIL info@ibec.ie
EMAIL
southeast@ibec.ie
EMAIL
midwest@ibec.ie
EMAIL
galway@ibec.ie
EMAIL
northwest@ibec.ie
PHONE + 32 (0)2 512 3333
EMAIL
ibec.europe@ibec.ie
www.ibec.ie/europe
www.tif.ie
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Telecommunications
and Internet
Federation
TELECOMMUNICATIONS & INTERNET FEDERATION
Confederation House 84/86 Lower Baggot Street Dublin 2
PHONE + 353 (0)1 605 1528 FFAX + 353 (0)1 638 1528
EMAIL tif@ibec.ie www.tif.ie
Telecommunications & Internet Federation is a business sector within IBEC
www.ibec.ie
CORK
SOUTH EAST
MID-WEST
WEST
NORTH WEST
IBEC EUROPE
Knockrea House
Douglas Road
Cork
Confederation House
Waterford Business Park
Cork Road Waterford
Gardner House
Bank Place
Charlotte Quay Limerick
Ross House
Victoria Place
Galway
3rd Floor Pier One
Quay Street
Donegal Town
Avenue de Cortenbergh, 89
Boite 2 1000 Bruxelles,
Belgium
PHONE + 353 (0)51 331 260
PHONE + 353 (0)61 410 411
PHONE + 353 (0)91 561 109
PHONE + 353 (0)74 972 4280
PHONE +
353 (0)21 429 5511
EMAIL info@ibec.ie
EMAIL
southeast@ibec.ie
EMAIL
midwest@ibec.ie
EMAIL
galway@ibec.ie
EMAIL
northwest@ibec.ie
PHONE + 32 (0)2 512 3333
EMAIL
ibec.europe@ibec.ie
www.ibec.ie/europe
Telecommunications & Internet Federation is a business sector within IBEC
www.tif.ie