The European Commission (EC) called for tender on a study entitled “Exploiting the digital dividend – a European approach”. The closing date for submitting a tender was September 1st, 2008.

On December 11th, 2008, a consortium led by premier telecoms, IT and media adviser Analysys Mason, including the economic consultancy DotEcon and the law firm Hogan & Hartson LLP, has been awarded a contract to produce this study.