TIM GROUP Among the main subjects of dialogue with local authorities during 2016 we would highlight the following: ▪ the development of new ultrabroadband networks (NGAN - Next Generation Access Network) and the new LTE (Long Term Evolution) standard; ▪ local coverage and reducing the digital divide; ▪ verifying the effect of the contribution, particularly on the demand side, on the profitability of investments in broadband in industrial districts; ▪ the drawing-up of protocols with local authorities in order to promote the use of non invasive techniques (mini-trenches) during excavation work during excavation work, particularly in order to speed up the development of new generation access network coverage; ▪ proposals for regional laws and municipal regulations regarding the installation of mobile telephony systems and electromagnetic fields (including: Implementing Guidelines for the Umbria Law, Draft Law for the Marche Region, Genoa Municipality Protocol), in order to represent the company’s requirements (particularly by submitting comments, amendments and participating in hearings) allowing the fair coexistence of the various interests involved, with a view to simplifying the rules and harmonising them with the relevant national provisions; ▪ proposed excavation rules, in order to ensure the consistency of the authorisation process and the respective regulations with the relevant national regulations also in order to ensure increased simplification at local level; ▪ the removal of public telephone equipment (telephone booths), which involved public consultation as part of a procedure agreed with AGCOM; ▪ promotion of TIM’s digital inclusion initiatives to facilitate the learning of new technologies and their proper use, particularly by seeking new forms of partnership with municipalities as well as other partnerships and sponsorships; ▪ dissemination of digital innovation and culture, particularly by promoting agreements/ partnerships with public administrations; ▪ promotion of TIM’s system of digital services for the creation of smart cities and particularly support for the cities of Genoa, Turin, Milan, Naples, Florence, Benevento.