Mobile broadband access (e.g. dongles for laptops) is taking off in a number of Member States, in particular Finland (21.5 mobile broadband dedicated access lines through usb-keys/datacards/dongles per 100 citizens), Austria (16.7), Sweden (14), Denmark (13.4) and Portugal (12.1).

Numerous safety and expert organizations have cited the availability of new developments such as ignition interlock, and they recommend them for chronic repeat offenders who pose public safety concerns.

electric safety devices in the form of safety switches containing electronic components.

The development of new business models will depend on finding solutions to issues such as: (i) convergence between broadcasting and broadband audio-visual services; (ii) security and trust issues arising from the increased vulnerability of networks due to the "always-on" feature of broadband; (iii) the fostering of a secure micro-payment environment; (iv) the enforcement of IPRs for protected content through adequate Digital Rights Management (DRM); (v) the required degree of interoperability.

The Commission's investigation showed that there were substantial overlaps between the activities of Schneider and Legrand in the markets for electrical switchboards (distribution boards and final panelboards, together with their components, where the combined market share would have been between 40% and 70% depending on the country); wiring accessories (in particular, sockets and switches and fixing and connecting equipment, where combined market shares ranged from 40% to 90%); and certain products for industrial use (industrial pushbuttons and low-voltage transformers) or for more specific applications (for example, emergency lightin ...[+++]g).

6. Electric safety devices in the form of safety switches containing electronic components.