Freedom to Support, Repair and Resell
The European voice of the independent ICT aftermarket
A strong independent ICT aftermarket is essential to Europe’s competitiveness, circularity and digital resilience. Free ICT Europe challenges the restrictions that limit independent trade, maintenance, repair, refurbishment and software support.
Why Free ICT Europe?
Ownership should mean control.
When organisations invest in ICT equipment or software, they should be free to choose who supports, maintains, repairs, upgrades or resells it.
Restrictive contracts, software lock ins and limited access to parts, tools and technical information reduce competition, create unnecessary dependence and shorten product lifetimes.
Free ICT Europe brings the experience of the independent ICT aftermarket into European policy discussions and works to remove these barriers.
Fair and Open Markets
Independent providers strengthen competition and give organisations greater freedom to choose how their ICT hardware and software are supported.
Sustainable ICT
Repair, maintenance, upgrading, refurbishment and reuse keep technology and valuable resources in use for longer.
European Resilience
A strong independent ICT aftermarket gives Europe greater control over its infrastructure, costs and technology choices.
What we do
Turning industry experience into European action.
Free ICT Europe brings the knowledge and practical experience of the independent ICT aftermarket into European policy discussions.
Current focus
Latest publication
Knowledge Hub
Explore our practical series on what Europe’s Right to Repair rules mean for independent repairers, refurbishers and the wider ICT aftermarket.
Latest update
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Report: Sovereignty needs the IT Aftermarket
Closing the Sovereignty Gap: The IT Aftermarket as a Pillar of Europe’s Digital Infrastructure Strengthening Strategic Autonomy,…
