The EU Digital Networks Act: Revolution or Evolution of EU Telecom Law?

"A copper network switch off by 31 December 2035 (earlier in regions where 95% fibre coverage would be achieved, and affordable retail connectivity would be available). The Single Passport Authorisation: a single EU Member State notification procedure could be used for providing services throughout the EU. Member States would not be allowed to set additional requirements. EU satellite authorisation: a single EU autorisation for satellite services."

"European Table of Allocation of Satellite Frequencies: an announced future framework to provide transparency to satellite operators as to which spectrum to access for specific satellite services. Radio spectrum rights of unlimited duration and a "use it or share it" general approach to the radio spectrum (with exclusive rights only applied "where necessary and justified"). The transformation of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications ("BEREC") Office into an Office for Digital Networks ("ODN") supporting both BEREC and a new Radio Spectrum Policy Board."

The DNA would require a copper network switch-off by 31 December 2035, potentially earlier where 95% fibre coverage and affordable retail connectivity are achieved. A Single Passport Authorisation would allow a single Member State notification to provide services EU-wide without additional national requirements. A single EU satellite authorisation and a European Table of Allocation of Satellite Frequencies would increase transparency for satellite operators. Radio spectrum rights would be of unlimited duration with a "use it or share it" approach, limiting exclusivity to necessary cases. BEREC would be transformed into an Office for Digital Networks, an EU numbering plan would be established, voluntary conciliation would be introduced, and network resilience, preparedness and mandatory testing obligations would be strengthened.

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