The Digital Networks Act (DNA) foresees an expanded role for the EU in search of a single market for spectrum.
Among the main changes proposed are:
- an EU-level spectrum strategy
- unlimited licence duration by default
- minimum licence duration extended from 20 to 40 years
- spectrum sharing as the norm
- EU-level harmonisation of spectrum pricing
- EU-level scrutiny of national spectrum
Our new report offers an in-depth analysis of the European Commission’s spectrum ambitions.
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06 February 26
The DNA explained: deadlines set for copper switch-off, but with exceptions
Cullen International is issuing a series of analyses on different aspects of the Digital Networks Act (DNA) proposal. This report covers copper switch-off.
06 February 26
The DNA explained: no major overhaul of SMP access rules
Cullen International is issuing a series of analyses on different aspects of the Digital Networks Act (DNA) proposal. This report covers SMP access rules.
05 February 26
Revised Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) - mechanism to restrict high-risk ICT suppliers in critical sectors
Cullen International published an analysis of the proposed provisions to restrict high-risk suppliers (HRS) under the revised Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) delivered by the European Commission on 20 January 2026.