Here we’ve gathered TeliaSonera policy papers, position papers and white papers. In these, we explain and outline our position in various issues and topics of importance to the telecom industry, our stakeholders and us as a leading global telecom operator.
Policy papers
Electromagnetic fields (EMF)
All electrical equipment emits a certain amount of electromagnetic radiation when in use. Mobile telephones and mobile systems are no exception. An Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project Team has been created within TeliaSonera to coordinate EMF related questions. The EMF-Project Team has issued a policy on EMF.
Privacy policy
The TeliaSonera privacy policy is to strengthen processes for careful protection of customer privacy and network integrity. The primary objective is to ensure that customers feel confident that TeliaSonera respects and safeguards their privacy. We expect every TeliaSonera employee to follow the policy in day-to-day operations as our way of conducting the business.
Group privacy policy
Supplier code
TeliaSonera has adopted the principles for responsible business conduct as described in the TeliaSonera Code of Ethics and Conduct and we encourage our Suppliers to adhere to similar ethical standards in their operations as we consider this as an important criterion when establishing or continuing our business relations.
The TeliaSonera Supplier Code defines the conduct we expect from our Suppliers in order to protect human rights as well as respect and promote safe and fair working conditions, the responsible management of environmental issues and high ethical standards along the supply chain.
Supplier Code
Position papers
Conflict minerals
Tantalum / coltan is one of the materials used in the production of capacitors. Capacitors are used in most electronic devices. Capacitors containing tantalum / coltan may be found, for instance, in mobile phones, laptops, game consoles and portal media players. TeliaSonera is aware of the concerns related to tantalum / coltan originated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. TeliaSonera will work closely with suppliers, supporting them in addressing the issue.
Standpoint on tantalum / coltan
Illicit file sharing
The commitment to the provision of lawful, competitive and consumer-friendly services, together with respecting intellectual property rights is the most efficient way to counteract illegal file-sharing. TeliaSonera shares the basic principles for operators’ positions on illegal file-sharing as agreed within the European Industry organisation ETNO.
ETNO main principles
Openness
TeliaSonera believes that the Internet should remain open and accessible to all. As an Internet service provider we allow all content and application services to operate across our networks without engaging in any form of discriminatory blocking or filtering. At the same time, we will continue to actively participate in combating child sexual abuse images, spam, viruses and denial of service attacks to protect our customers and networks.
Radio spectrum
Radio frequency spectrum is a finite resource of huge economic, societal and cultural value, and provides the basis for important services such as mobile communications and wireless broadband. TeliaSonera’s opinion is that the adoption of a coordinated, regulated and long term approach both nationally and internationally ensures that maximum radio communications can be operated within limited frequency bands without mutual interference.
Position paper on radio spectrum
White papers
Cloud services
Cloud services have yet to take off on a broad scale but there is much potential for markets and growth possibilities. TeliaSonera is well positioned to be a leading cloud services provider of both traditional and new services together with our leading technology partners. We have already stepped into the cloud with many mobile applications and telematics services in the Nordic and Baltic countries, as well as secure data storage and video conferencing and the speedy uptake of such services convinces us of the potential for cloud services regardless of geographical boundaries.
White paper on cloud computing and services in the cloud
The Connected Enterprise
Businesses are going increasingly employee-centric. Consumerisation and new tools and technologies enable seamless, mobile working in ways never experienced before. This new innovation and mobile ways of working does not come without its challenges for enterprises who both want to improve productivity and efficiency but also have to manage work processes and not the least secure data integrity and privacy. Read more in this White Paper together with TeliaSonera and SAP here.
White paper on The Connected Enterprise: Transformation through mobility
The Smart Company
TeliaSonera and Cisco as part of their thought Leadership initiative and go-to-market co-operation in the area of “Business Class Cloud Services” have carried out one of Sweden’s largest enterprise surveys ever which resulted in the Smart Company Index. The paper provides insight on the index, what defines a Smart Company and potential business opportunities that open up when a company creates new ways of working that encourage innovation, effectiveness and overall economic prosperity.
White paper on the 2012 “Smart Company Index”: Index improves slowly – employees smarter than companies