The European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) redefined the regulation of electronic communications in Europe. Member states had to transpose the EECC into national law by 21 December 2020, two years after entry into force. Research by Cullen International shows that about half of EU countries had completed this exercise as of end-2021.
Our EECC Trackers provide comprehensive insight into the main changes. They follow in detail the steps taken by the European Commission and BEREC to ensure a proper implementation of the EECC.
Cullen International has developed dedicated reports tracking the following topics:
- very high capacity networks – definition and co-investment
- market analysis, symmetric access, SMP and non-SMP remedies
- spectrum and small-cell deployment
- the redefinition of electronic communications services
- end-user protection
- universal service – scope, affordability and funding
- governance and BEREC
The Trackers clearly explain the main provisions of the EECC, as well the accompanying guidelines by BEREC and the implementing acts adopted by the Commission.
To access this set of comprehensive of EECC Trackers please click on “Access the full content” or on “Request Access”, in case you are not subscribed to our European Telecoms service.
Cullen International's complete EECC toolbox also includes the following:
- EECC Implementation Calendar
an overview of the main actions taken to implement the EECC as well as a look ahead to the next steps until 2025.
- EECC Transposition Status
Our benchmark tracks EU member states' progress, including details on: current status; treatment of legislation in national parliaments; final adoption and entry into force.
- EECC Decoder: regulatory remedies explained
a 1-page infographic that explains which remedies apply to different business models (vertically integrated, wholesale-only, voluntary separation and co-investment).
- EECC Legislation Navigator
a web app that allows an easy comparison between the previous 2002/2009 EU regulatory framework for electronic communications and the current EECC.
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