The Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA) imposes symmetric obligation to provide access to existing physical infrastructure, including ducts, irrespective of whether the infrastructure owner has SMP.
In nine European countries, the national symmetric obligations go beyond the scope set by GIA.
Cullen International's latest benchmark analyses asymmetric and symmetric duct access obligations in Europe.
Scope
- Region: Europe
- Countries covered: 32
- Policy area: Telecoms
- Last updated: October 2026
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