The proposed DNA will extend the concept of interconnection to private networks such as content delivery networks, but without binding dispute resolution.

With the Commission targeting adoption by 2028, the Digital Networks Act aims to complete the single market for telecoms, accelerate fibre rollout and reshape spectrum policy. However, regulators, lawmakers and industry leaders remain divided over the simplification agenda, the harmonisation of spectrum policy and satellite authorisations and whether the reforms will truly boost Europe’s competitiveness without undermining competition or impacting consumers.

On 24 February 2026, Cullen International presented the second edition of its study on the progress toward deactivating the legacy copper network in the 27 EU member states, Norway, Switzerland and the UK at an event organised by the FTTH Council Europe.

The Commission asked member states to approve the launch of negotiations with the six Western Balkan countries to join the EU’s Roam Like at Home regime. If agreed, it marks another step in the gradual expansion of the EU roaming area beyond the Union’s borders, following the recent inclusion of Ukraine and Moldova.

BIPT, the Belgian telecoms regulator, adopted requirements on how operators should inform end users about their best tariff option before their contract is automatically renewed, and at least once a year.

During a state of emergency, mobile users in Sweden will be able to connect to other national operators' networks if their own network is down.