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latest intelligence

DNA: BEREC calls for more national flexibility on end-user rights
22 June 26 Laurence Nivot

While supporting the objective of maintaining sector-specific end-user protection rules within the Digital Networks Act (DNA), BEREC calls for several provisions to give member states and national regulatory authorities more flexibility to address national market circumstances.

European Commission defends spectrum and satellite plans as member states push back on centralisation
22 June 26 Emma O'Toole

During an event in Brussels on the future of European spectrum management, European Commission officials insisted that the aim is to work together with member states and that the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA) and 2 GHz mobile satellite services (MSS) framework are designed to achieve greater coordination. However, national authorities continued to question the need for increased centralisation of spectrum and satellite, underscoring tensions between further harmonisation and preserving national sovereignty.

Argentina approves Telecom–Telefónica deal subject to major divestment remedies
22 June 26 Carolina Limbatto

The Argentinian government approved Telecom Argentina’s acquisition of Telefónica Argentina subject to major divestment remedies. Telecom must divest mobile and residential broadband subscribers in highly concentrated markets and must return and sell spectrum above the cap.

DNA: BEREC calls for clearer mandate to monitor environmental sustainability of telecoms networks
22 June 26 Peter Dunn

BEREC, the assembly of European national telecoms regulators, published its position on the sustainability provisions of the proposed Digital Networks Act, including a request for a clearer mandate for NRAs to monitor the environmental sustainability of fixed and mobile digital networks.

WRC-27: RSPG consults on recommendations for a common EU position
18 June 26 Emma O'Toole

The Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG) launched a consultation on its draft final opinion for the upcoming World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27). It identified the agenda items that warrant a common EU position and set out recommendations on issues including future spectrum for mobile and direct-to-device (D2D). The recommendations will feed into the European Commission's proposal for a binding EU position ahead of the conference.

DNA: BEREC supports the continued role of universal service as a safety net for digital inclusion
18 June 26 Teresa Felix

While supporting the European Commission's proposal to maintain universal service obligations within the Digital Networks Act (DNA), BEREC calls for clearer governance, broader protection for end users and more discretion for EU member states.

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