DNA – Digital Networks Act
Interested entities can submit feedback regarding the European regulation proposal ‘DNA’ (Digital Networks Act) until Monday, June 15, 2026, inclusive, using the dedicated form:
The stated purpose of the new regulation is to improve access to secure, fast, and reliable connectivity—enabling the transition toward an infrastructure based on cloud and artificial intelligence. The new act replaces the old European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) and transforms previous directives into a single Regulation, directly applicable across all 27 Member States, eliminating bureaucratic barriers and unifying divergent national regulations.
The main pillars of the Digital Networks Act (DNA):
– Single Market Passport: Telecom operators will be able to operate on a pan-European level based on a single notification submitted to a single central authority, drastically reducing the more than 1,000 local conditions currently in place.
– Mandatory Transition to Fiber Optic: A strict timeline is established for the definitive switch-off of legacy copper networks and the upgrade to Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) technology. The process will become mandatory across the EU after December 31, 2035.
– Modernization of Radio Spectrum and Satellites: To boost 5G and next-generation networks, indefinite spectrum licenses and a centralized EU-level authorization system for satellite operators are introduced. Additionally, the principle of radio spectrum sharing is enforced as the default norm.
– Resilience and Quantum Security: In the face of current geopolitical threats, the DNA establishes a Union Preparedness Plan for critical infrastructures (including submarine cables) and mandates a long-term transition to post-quantum cryptography.
– New Governance Authority: The current BEREC Office will expand its competencies and transform into the Office for Digital Networks (ODN), which will provide centralized administrative and technical support for the single market.
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