Lobbying on Digital Networks Act

Digital Networks Act

Digital economy and society

The initiative aims at improving access to secure, fast, and reliable connectivity for the transition towards cloud-based infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence. To this end, it aims to help boost secure high-speed broadband, both fixed and wireless, and incentivise and encourage investments in digital infrastructure. It builds on the Commission’s White Paper: “How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs” adopted on 21 February 2024.

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ID: 14709

Lobbying Activity

147 responses

BusinessEurope Urges Technology-Neutral Approach in Digital Networks Act

BUSINESSEUROPE, 11 Jul 2025

The organization requests a balanced regulatory approach that reduces administrative burden by 50% and avoids prescriptive requirements. They oppose pan-EU harmonized access products and call for technology-neutral rules that account for national specificities.

This would reduce compliance costs and provide regulatory stability for infrastructure investments.

Smaller competitors could face disadvantages if symmetric rules weaken protections against dominant players.

Consultation response

Bureau Européen des Unions de Consommateurs, 11 Jul 2025

BEUC welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the Call for Evidence on the forthcoming Digital Networks Act (DNA). This adds to the separate White Paper consultation and our detailed position of June 2024 (in attachment). In particular, the DNA must preserve and strengthen existing consumer…

Meta urges narrow Digital Networks Act focused on simplification

Meta Platforms Ireland Limited and its various subsidiaries, 11 Jul 2025

Meta calls for a narrow approach to DNA, focused exclusively on simplifying and harmonising existing rules and reducing regulatory burden. They oppose extending telecom regulation to content providers, introducing mandatory dispute resolution for peering, and regulating cooperation between telecoms and content platforms. They want the Commission to reduce reporting obligations by 50% and introduce country of origin principles.

This would exempt Meta's private networks from telecom regulation and preserve settlement-free peering arrangements.

Telecom providers lose potential mandatory arbitration mechanisms that could secure network fees from platforms.

Microsoft opposes network fees in EU Digital Networks Act

Microsoft Corporation, 10 Jul 2025

Microsoft urges the Commission to avoid mandatory network fees mechanisms and refrain from expanding telecoms regulation to cloud providers, CDNs, and content providers. They request regulatory simplification and harmonization across Member States instead of new obligations.

This would protect Microsoft from new compliance costs and telecoms-style regulation on its cloud services.

Telecom operators lose potential revenue from interconnection fees that would fund network upgrades.

AmCham EU Urges Streamlined Rules to Boost Digital Investment

American Chamber of Commerce to the European Union, 11 Jul 2025

AmCham EU calls for maximum harmonisation and a unified General Authorization for cross-border operators. They request that business-to-business services remain exempt from consumer protection regulations. The group advocates for voluntary industry standards instead of rigid technical mandates.

Standardised regulations would reduce compliance burdens and facilitate the deployment of pan-European networks.

Large business clients lose specific regulatory protections intended for consumers and smaller enterprises.

German industry urges simplified rules for EU digital networks

Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie e.V., 10 Jul 2025

BDI calls for a simplified regulatory framework to boost digital infrastructure investments. They demand longer spectrum licenses and a shift away from revenue-driven auctions. The group opposes setting a mandatory EU-wide date for switching off copper networks.

Slashed administrative costs and cheaper spectrum access would significantly boost industrial profit margins.

New market entrants lose because BDI opposes products that simplify network access for non-investors.

DIGITALEUROPE urges lighter rules to drive network investment

DIGITALEUROPE, 11 Jul 2025

The association requests a corrective framework that simplifies rules and reduces regulatory burdens. They call for minimum twenty-year spectrum licenses and clarity on innovative network services.

Streamlined rules would lower compliance costs and improve certainty for private investors.

National governments lose control over spectrum policy and related financial auction proceeds.

Amazon urges EU to avoid telecom regulation for cloud services

Amazon Europe Core SARL, 11 Jul 2025

Amazon requests that the Commission reject dispute resolution mechanisms for IP interconnection, avoid classifying CDNs as telecommunications services, and recognize that cloud and telecom services are fundamentally different. They argue convergence is a false premise that would harm European businesses.

This would protect their existing zero-cost peering arrangements and avoid higher interconnection costs.

European businesses using cloud services would face higher costs and degraded service quality.

Telefónica Urges Bold DNA Reform to Boost Network Investment

Telefonica, S.A., 11 Jul 2025

The organization calls for a radical simplification of the regulatory framework and the deregulation of markets by repealing existing access rules. They propose binding obligations for large content providers to negotiate fair terms for data delivery.

These reforms would lower compliance costs and improve the financial returns on their infrastructure investments.

Large tech platforms would face new costs, while consumers might lose some sector-specific protections.

Vodafone Urges Bold EU Reform to Modernize Telecom Regulations

Vodafone Belgium SA, 11 Jul 2025

Vodafone requests a comprehensive modernization of rules to simplify legacy regulations and ensure equal treatment for all digital providers. They advocate for harmonized spectrum licenses and a new central authority to manage cross-border services.

These reforms would significantly reduce administrative burdens and provide the long-term certainty needed for investments.

Large tech platforms would lose their current regulatory exemptions and face new network payment obligations.

Swedish Enterprise supports Digital Networks Act and regulatory simplification

Confederation of Swedish Enterprise, 11 Jul 2025

SN supports the Act provided it follows the simplification agenda and reduces reporting obligations by half. They advocate for better spectrum coordination and the phase-out of market power regulations.

Reducing reporting obligations and harmonising rules would lower costs and administrative burdens.

National authorities would lose the power to impose unique local regulations and security standards.

Deutsche Telekom Urges Deregulation and New Fees for Tech Giants

Deutsche Telekom, 11 Jul 2025

They request replacing sector-specific rules with general competition law to favor investment. The group proposes mandatory fees for large tech companies using network bandwidth. They also seek to reduce administrative reporting and transparency requirements by half.

Reduced regulatory costs and new revenue from tech giants would boost investment.

Large content providers would lose their bargaining advantage and face new costs.

Orange calls for bold deregulation and spectrum license reform

Orange, 10 Jul 2025

Orange requests deregulation by default for broadband networks and license terms of at least 40 years. They also want large content providers forced to negotiate for network interconnection services.

The proposals would provide long-term investment security while significantly lowering their regulatory compliance costs.

Large tech firms would face new costs, and consumers could see reduced protections.

Ericsson urges EU consolidation and investment-driven spectrum reform

Ericsson, 11 Jul 2025

Ericsson calls for in-market consolidation and spectrum reform to close investment gaps. They demand full implementation of the 5G Toolbox for security and vendor diversity. They also propose shifting from high-fee auctions to investment-driven licensing models.

Accelerated infrastructure rollouts and stronger IP protection would boost Ericsson's market position.

National governments would lose significant revenue by prioritizing network build-out over fees.

Nokia Demands EU Telecom Regulation Reset to Boost Connectivity

Nokia, 9 Jul 2025

Nokia calls for a regulatory reset that prioritizes network investment over artificial competition between companies. They also recommend mandatory security standards and a unified European approach to radio spectrum allocation.

Stricter security requirements and increased network spending would expand the market for Nokia’s equipment.

New market entrants would lose current regulatory protections that help them compete against established giants.

EBU demands radio access in cars and net neutrality

EBU-UER (European Broadcasting Union), 11 Jul 2025

The EBU demands broadcast radio in all vehicles and opposes new content delivery fees. They argue for preserving net neutrality and maintaining national control over media spectrum.

This would protect broadcasters from new fees and ensure their content remains accessible.

Broadband providers lose the ability to charge content creators for network delivery costs.

Technology Ireland warns Digital Networks Act risks harming innovation

Ibec, 11 Jul 2025

Maintain the existing market-driven interconnection system and protect net neutrality. Avoid reclassifying cloud services as telecom providers to ensure broad innovation.

Member companies would avoid significant costs and unnecessary bureaucratic burdens.

Public institutions and small firms would face increased digital operational costs.

Consultation response

Cisco Systems Inc., 11 Jul 2025

Cisco welcomes the European Commission's call for evidence looking at designing the future Digital Networks Act (DNA). Digital networks are not only the fundamental backbone for a thriving digital economy and society, but also for enabling Europes security and defense ambitions by ensuring secure…

German energy association urges flexible rules for digital networks

BDEW Bundesverband der Energie- und Wasserwirtschaft e. V., 11 Jul 2025

The association demands a flexible legal framework that respects national market structures and regional diversity. They call for regulated access to mobile networks and oppose weakening oversight of dominant providers.

Utilities would avoid harmful market consolidation while securing their fiber infrastructure investments.

Large mobile operators lose their market dominance as regional providers gain network access.

European broadcasters urge EU to reject telecom network fees

Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand Services in Europe, 9 Jul 2025

The association opposes mandatory dispute resolution and network fees for delivering content. They argue existing markets work well and that users, not broadcasters, generate traffic.

Avoiding fees protects the media ecosystem's sustainability and funding for original European content.

Consumers may face higher costs if mandated payments lead to double-charging for data.

Motion Picture Association Warns Against Mandatory Digital Network Fees

Motion Picture Association EMEA, 11 Jul 2025

The MPA opposes mandatory cooperation mechanisms that could force content providers to pay network fees. They recommend enforcing existing open internet rules to prevent market distortions by large internet providers.

Avoiding network fees prevents increased business costs and protects investment in original European content.

Consumers could face higher prices and reduced content diversity if network fees are introduced.

Qualcomm Urges EU to Modernize Spectrum for 6G Connectivity

QUALCOMM Incorporated, 11 Jul 2025

Qualcomm recommends a simplified spectrum management framework featuring lower auction prices and longer license terms. They specifically request that the entire upper 6 GHz frequency band be allocated for 6G technology launches. They also stress maintaining a reliable intellectual property system to support ongoing research and development.

Reducing spectrum costs and license complexity would accelerate the market for Qualcomm’s advanced wireless chips.

National governments would lose revenue by shifting away from high-priced, competitive spectrum auction models.

ITI Urges EU to Modernize Rather Than Overregulate Networks

ITI - The Information Technology Industry Council, 11 Jul 2025

ITI opposes new regulatory interventions in the interconnection market and warns against "de facto network fees" through arbitration. They request that the Digital Networks Act focuses on simplifying the framework and ensuring cloud and content providers stay out of scope.

This approach prevents massive compliance costs and legal uncertainty for global technology and cloud providers.

Major European telecom operators would lose the opportunity to extract non-market fees from content providers.

DOT Europe Urges Regulatory Restraint in Digital Networks Act

DOT Europe, 10 Jul 2025

DOT Europe requests simplification of rules and the adoption of the country-of-origin principle. They argue that expanding telecom rules to cloud and content providers is unnecessary. The group strongly opposes mandatory interconnection payments or arbitration mechanisms.

Preserving existing rules avoids significant new compliance costs and administrative burdens for members.

Consumers and smaller businesses would face higher costs if network fees are introduced.

European media publishers oppose mandatory fair share payments to telecoms

European Magazine Media Association, 1 Jul 2025

The publishers oppose any fair contribution or mandatory fees for delivering digital traffic. They argue such mechanisms would endanger net neutrality and the sustainability of media.

Rejecting these fees protects the financial resources necessary for publishers to invest in content.

Telecom operators lose a potential revenue stream from large content providers and media companies.

European Disability Forum urges DNA to mandate 24/7 relay services

European Disability Forum, 11 Jul 2025

Ensure text and video relay services are available 24/7 in every Member State. Emergency services must support advanced location data and native video calls for total conversation. Extend accessibility mandates to national emergency numbers and missing children hotlines.

Persons with disabilities would achieve equivalent access to essential communication and emergency services.

National governments lose the flexibility to implement fragmented, lower-cost accessibility measures.

GSMA Europe calls for radical overhaul of digital network rules

GSMA Europe, 11 Jul 2025

They call for a fundamental reset of rules to restore investment incentives. They request a simplified framework ensuring a level playing field and maximum harmonization.

This would help operators reach scale while lowering their heavy regulatory compliance costs.

Large technology platforms would lose bargaining power and face new mandatory payment obligations.

Bouygues Telecom calls for stable regulation and data efficiency

BOUYGUES EUROPE, 24 Jun 2025

Bouygues requests that the EU preserve current regulations that ensure fair infrastructure access. They also propose mandatory data efficiency rules for video content providers.

Maintaining these rules ensures a stable investment environment and lowers infrastructure costs.

Content providers would be forced to limit video resolution and technical settings.

Netflix Urges EU to Reject Network Fees for Content

Netflix International B.V., 11 Jul 2025

The organization requests the Commission avoid extending telecom regulations to non-telecom operators. They urge the Commission to reject any model for network usage fees. Future policy should prioritize a proportionate, evidence-based approach and recognize internet neutrality.

Netflix would avoid new financial burdens and maintain their current network investment flexibility.

Large telecommunication companies lose the ability to collect mandatory fees from content providers.

ARD urges media safeguards in new Digital Networks Act

ARD-Verbindungsbüro Brüssel, 10 Jul 2025

The organization demands that media rules regarding mandatory transmission and digital radio standards remain in place. They strongly oppose charging content providers for network access, arguing this would undermine net neutrality and media pluralism.

Maintaining these protections prevents new fees and ensures their content reaches audiences for free.

Telecom operators lose potential revenue from proposed fees charged to content providers.

Samsung Electronics urges EU support for open network architectures

Samsung Electronics Europe, 11 Jul 2025

Samsung requests an updated security assessment for Open RAN and a single EU-wide cybersecurity certification. They also seek clear cloud sovereignty rules and mandatory eSIM interoperability across different devices.

A unified regulatory framework would lower Samsung's costs and facilitate its expansion across Europe.

Dominant network equipment providers face increased competition from smaller vendors and alternative software-based technologies.

Spanish business group demands regulatory simplification and longer licenses

CEOE - Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales, 11 Jul 2025

CEOE calls for merging diverse regulations into one framework and extending spectrum licenses to 40 years. They advocate for cashless auctions and maintaining national authority over network security and oversight.

Simplified rules and cheaper spectrum access would reduce operational and investment costs.

National governments lose significant revenue from spectrum auction payments to state treasuries.

Sky Group urges EU to keep current telecom infrastructure rules

Sky Group, 10 Jul 2025

Sky urges the Commission to maintain current rules and avoid new network fees. They argue that overhauling existing regulations would create complexity and deter innovation.

Maintaining the current framework protects Sky's market position as a successful alternative provider.

Dominant telecom operators lose the ability to seek new network fees from competitors.

AT&T urges EU to slash red tape for business connectivity

AT&T, Inc., 11 Jul 2025

AT&T requests tailoring regulatory requirements for carriers serving larger enterprises and simplifying reporting processes. They advocate for avoiding duplicative regulation and ensuring consistent implementation of cybersecurity rules across the EU.

Harmonized rules would reduce administrative burdens and lower compliance costs for cross-border operators.

National regulatory authorities may lose local oversight if reporting functions are centralized at the EU level.

Software group BSA warns against new telecom network fees

Business Software Alliance, 11 Jul 2025

BSA recommends keeping cloud and telecom regulations separate while rejecting network fees. They also call for harmonized and streamlined reporting obligations across the EU.

This approach would prevent increased operational costs and redundant regulatory burdens for software companies.

Large telecom companies lose the power to extract fees from tech firms.

German municipal utilities demand local focus in EU digital law

Verband Kommunaler Unternehmen e.V., 10 Jul 2025

VKU insists that European regulations must prioritize regional and local market actors. They argue that strict oversight of dominant companies remains necessary to prevent unfair competition. The association also opposes fees for large content providers that only benefit giants.

Continued regulation protects municipal investments from being undermined by dominant national players.

Large dominant telecom companies lose the power to strategically block competitors.

vzbv Demands Consumer Interests Stay Central in Digital Networks Act

Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband, 11 Jul 2025

The vzbv requests that the European Commission prioritize consumer welfare over the international competitiveness of telecommunications operators. They demand the retention of specific end-user rights, including contract limits, number portability, and strict net neutrality protections.

These protections prevent predatory pricing and ensure consumers can switch providers freely.

Large telecom operators lose the ability to introduce network fees and consolidate monopolistic power.

Video Games Europe rejects network fees in Digital Networks Act

Video Games Europe, 11 Jul 2025

The organization maintains steadfast opposition to the introduction of network fees in Europe. They urge the Commission to refrain from introducing regulatory interventions in the interconnection market. They also want to exclude content providers from regulatory regimes designed for telecom companies.

This would protect the sector from vastly increased costs and new barriers to innovation.

Consumers would face higher costs and a lower quality of accessible online content.

CDP Urges Binding Copper Switch-off to Drive Fiber Investment

Cassa Depositi e Prestiti s.p.a., 11 Jul 2025

CDP recommends adopting a binding copper switch-off framework to drive a virtuous cycle of investment. They also suggest transitioning toward wholesale access over a single network to avoid infrastructure duplication.

Mandatory fiber migration would enhance investor confidence by improving long-term cash flow predictability.

Legacy technology providers lose market share as outdated copper networks are systematically phased out.

European Publishers Council rejects network fees to protect media pluralism

European Publishers Council, 11 Jul 2025

The organization rejects any framework for network usage fees or direct payments to telecom providers. They urge the Commission to reinforce net neutrality and avoid reopening current regulations to maintain legal certainty.

Publishers avoid additional distribution costs and preserve non-discriminatory access to digital networks.

Consumers would face reduced media variety and higher costs if fees are introduced.

InterDigital Urges EU to Safeguard Wireless Technology Leadership

InterDigital, Inc., 8 Jul 2025

InterDigital calls for strengthening European leadership in open wireless standards to ensure security and values. They demand the protection of intellectual property rights against regulations that would reduce licensing income. They also advocate for funding energy-efficient technologies to meet sustainability goals.

Protecting patent licensing revenue ensures continued funding for their extensive research and development.

European strategic autonomy suffers if Asian competitors dominate the development of foundational technologies.

Liberty Global Urges Deregulation and Support for Market Consolidation

Liberty Global Corporate B.V., 11 Jul 2025

The company calls for simplification by removing red tape and overlapping rules. They advocate for a pragmatic approach to enable market consolidation and competitive cooperation. They also want competition policy to prioritize investment and innovation over current frameworks.

The company would benefit from fewer regulatory restrictions and higher returns on its investments.

Consumers could lose out if merger controls prioritize industrial objectives over maintaining low prices.

Salesforce urges EU to exempt corporate networks from telecom laws

Salesforce Inc., 11 Jul 2025

The company recommends an exemption for closed corporate networks from public telecommunications regulation. They propose a clear distinction between business-to-business and consumer services to ensure proportionality in regulation.

This would allow the company to avoid diverting resources toward bureaucratic requirements and instead focus on AI development.

Law enforcement agencies would lose the power to mandate wiretapping technology for private corporate data.

ZVEI demands regulatory simplification and fair competition in digital networks

ZVEI e.V. - Verband der Elektro- und Digitalindustrie, 11 Jul 2025

ZVEI requests reducing reporting obligations by half and removing unnecessary regulatory burdens. The group opposes a binding EU-wide copper switch-off date to protect technical realities. They demand a level playing field to secure the European industrial base.

This would lower administrative costs and protect European manufacturers from unfair competition.

Non-European suppliers face potential trade barriers to address dumping and subsidy practices.

Consultation response

european competitive telecommunications association, 10 Jul 2025

ecta, the european competitive telecommunications association, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commissions Call for Evidence on the Digital Networks Act. ecta places Europes global competitiveness at the forefront of its concerns. Recognizing the critical role of…

App Association: Digital Networks Act must protect small developers

ACT | The App Association, 10 Jul 2025

The association requests simplification that specifically supports small business developers. They demand that net neutrality protections remain intact and enforceable. They oppose mandated dispute resolution mechanisms that create network fees.

This prevents indirect costs from being passed down to small application developers.

Large internet service providers lose the ability to charge fees for data traffic.

CCIA Europe Rejects Network Fees in Digital Networks Act

Computer and Communications Industry Association, 10 Jul 2025

CCIA Europe opposes network fees and the regulation of IP interconnection. They also reject extending telecom rules to cloud service providers.

This prevents increased operational costs and maintains commercial flexibility for tech firms.

Mandated fees would harm small businesses and hinder European digital innovation.

Lewiatan Urges EU to Drop Damaging Digital Network Proposals

Polish Confederation Lewiatan, 10 Jul 2025

Lewiatan asks the Commission to abandon new telecom regulations on internet interconnection. They advocate for preserving the distinct horizontal nature of cloud services.

This prevents increased business costs and regulatory uncertainty for Polish tech employers.

European businesses and consumers face higher costs and degraded services under proposed rules.

I-Com urges EU to prioritize regulatory simplification and national autonomy

Istituto per la Competitività, 11 Jul 2025

I-Com recommends a principle-based approach to simplify the complex regulatory framework. They support reducing administrative burdens while maintaining national control over assets like spectrum.

This would lower compliance costs and free up resources for infrastructure investment.

Supporters of a harmonized single market face obstacles to uniform infrastructure deadlines.

Telekom Austria Group Urges Fair-Share and Regulatory Reset

Telekom Austria AG, 11 Jul 2025

A1 Group advocates for replacing current market analysis with simpler access rules based on commercial negotiations. They also demand that large content providers pay fair contributions toward network infrastructure costs.

This framework would lower regulatory barriers and unlock new funding for network infrastructure.

Large content providers would face new financial obligations, while consumers could see higher prices.

Sports Rights Owners Coalition Rejects Network Fees, Demands IP Protection

Sports Rights Owners' Coalition, 10 Jul 2025

SROC strongly rejects any proposal for additional fees levied on content creators. They urge the EU to respect net neutrality and implement harmonized IP protection. These measures help protect revenues for professional and grass-roots sports.

Avoiding new levies preserves financial resources for reinvestment in the sports sector.

Telecom operators lose a potential revenue stream intended to fund network infrastructure.

Open Fiber demands binding EU rules for copper switch-off

Open Fiber, 11 Jul 2025

Open Fiber proposes a binding EU decision to phase out copper networks by 2031. They insist that current market regulations remain unchanged until the copper shutdown is fully complete.

Mandating the copper switch-off would secure higher adoption rates and financial returns.

Legacy network owners would lose their market power and entrenched customer base.

German fiber association BREKO urges safeguards against incumbent market power

Bundesverband Breitbandkommunikation e.V., 11 Jul 2025

BREKO requests maintaining market regulations for dominant companies until the fiber-optic transition is complete. They advocate for mandatory copper switch-off plans to prevent incumbents from strategically hindering competition. Additionally, they propose legally binding access to mobile networks for all communication service providers.

This ensures investment certainty for alternative operators and prevents incumbent market dominance.

Dominant incumbents lose the ability to strategically use legacy copper networks to block competitors.

HPE urges EU to prioritize Wi-Fi and indoor connectivity

Hewlett Packard Enterprise, 11 Jul 2025

HPE calls for a broader definition of connectivity including licence-exempt spectrum and indoor networks. They want the DNA to support private local networks while avoiding redundant regulatory burdens for AI.

This focus would benefit HPE’s market position in enterprise networking and private connectivity solutions.

Mobile operators would lose access to specific spectrum bands sought for outdoor macro base stations.

Telenor supports regulatory overhaul to boost EU digital infrastructure investment

Telenor, 11 Jul 2025

Telenor supports simplifying rules and removing outdated obligations in corporate digital markets. They propose repealing the ePrivacy Directive to reduce asymmetric regulatory burdens. They advocate for a minimum forty-year duration for mobile spectrum licenses.

This would lower their operational overhead and secure long-term rights to essential spectrum.

Large content providers would lose bargaining power under new binding dispute resolution processes.

EuroISPA warns against overregulation in Digital Networks Act

European Internet Services Providers Association, 9 Jul 2025

They request that default access products remain optional for providers. The association opposes a fixed EU-wide date for copper network decommissioning. They want enterprise services exempted from consumer protection rules.

Streamlining administrative reporting would reduce high compliance costs for internet service providers.

Citizens in remote areas risk digital exclusion from a rigid infrastructure transition.

Cloudflare Urges EU to Reject New Telecom Regulation and Fees

Cloudflare, 11 Jul 2025

Cloudflare requests that policymakers caution against regulation of IP interconnection and new regulatory intervention for other networks. They argue including cloud computing in the telecoms framework would lead to increased costs.

This would protect Cloudflare from additional compliance costs and mandatory network payments.

European consumers and startups would face higher costs and fewer digital choices.

Vantage Towers Urges EU to Prioritize Land and Energy

Vantage Towers AG, 10 Jul 2025

The company urges policymakers to recognize land and energy as strategic resources essential for mobile network deployment. They recommend updating small cell regulations to reflect field realities and harmonizing spectrum policy across the EU. They also support keeping competition safeguards while ensuring a clear distinction between different pricing regulations.

Faster grid connections and more flexible power limits would reduce deployment delays and lower operational costs.

Landowners and energy providers could face restricted pricing power due to measures against speculative behavior.

epicenter.works warns Digital Networks Act threatens net neutrality

epicenter.works - Plattform Grundrechtspolitik, 11 Jul 2025

epicenter.works strongly objects to the premise that net neutrality rules lack clarity. They urge the Commission to reject measures leading to network fees or paid fast lanes.

Preserving existing rules avoids new costs for users and maintains an open internet.

Consumers would face higher prices and fewer choices if net neutrality protections are weakened.

Consultation response

Akamai Technologies, Inc., 10 Jul 2025

Akamai Technologies welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the European Commissions call for evidence on the Digital Networks Act (DNA). Please find our contribution attached.

Creativity Works! rejects mandatory network fees for content providers

Creativity Works!, 11 Jul 2025

The coalition opposes any mandatory dispute resolution or network fee regime. They suggest internet operators should instead prioritize addressing the bandwidth burden from piracy.

Maintaining current rules ensures they can keep investing in diverse cultural content production.

Consumers would suffer from increased prices and reduced choices for online creative works.

Consultation response

Verband der Anbieter von Telekommunikations- und Mehrwertdiensten, 11 Jul 2025

The European Commissions proposal outlined in the Call for Evidence for the Digital Networks Act (DNA) envisions a significant shift in the regulatory model, whereby ex-ante regulation would be downgraded to a safeguard mechanism, appli-cable only after symmetric measures - such as those in the…

United Internet warns Digital Networks Act risks harming telecom competition

United Internet AG, 11 Jul 2025

The organization demands the preservation of access regulations that prevent dominant players from monopolizing the market. They call for targeted simplification instead of a fundamental paradigm shift that could trigger harmful consolidation. They also insist that spectrum policy remains under national control to support market diversity.

Preserving access regulation protects their ability to compete against dominant incumbent network operators.

European consumers lose out through reduced service diversity and potentially higher internet prices.

CISPE demands cloud services remain exempt from telecom regulations

CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES PROVIDERS IN EUROPE, 4 Jul 2025

CISPE demands that cloud services remain distinct from telecom regulation. They reject any efforts to introduce mandatory network fees or interconnection rules.

Cloud providers maintain market flexibility and avoid significant new compliance burdens.

Large telecom incumbents lose leverage to influence regulatory policy in their favor.

Twilio urges EU to harmonize cloud communication and B2B rules

Twilio Inc., 11 Jul 2025

Twilio requests a harmonized framework for number subassignment and the adoption of a "country of origin" principle. They also urge the Commission to avoid mandatory network fees and simplify reporting obligations.

Removing fragmented national rules would lower compliance costs and help them scale across Europe.

European businesses and consumers would face higher prices if network usage fees are introduced.

Internet Society Warns EU Against "Fair Share" Network Rules

Internet Society, 11 Jul 2025

The group opposes extending telecom-style regulations to cloud services and application providers. They specifically reject dispute resolution mechanisms that would introduce "fair share" payment models. Furthermore, they urge the Commission to maintain technology neutrality and protect the open Internet.

Avoiding these regulations prevents costly administrative burdens and protects their decentralized networking model.

Large telecom operators lose the ability to extract mandatory payments from content providers.

Consultation response

PPC - Public Power Corporation, 11 Jul 2025

PPC, the leading electricity utility in Southeast Europe, welcomes the opportunity to provide feedback on the upcoming Digital Networks Act. Through its fiber optic subsidiary, PPC FiberGrid, the Group is investing significantly in Greeces digital transformation by deploying a nationwide FTTH…

EFCA Urges Harmonized Standards for EU Digital Infrastructure

European Federation of Engineering Consultancy Associations, 10 Jul 2025

EFCA requests a harmonized authorization regime and common technical standards for infrastructure. They advocate for sustainability criteria and including engineering expertise in the governance model.

This would lower costs by reducing inefficiencies in the design and deployment phases.

Suppliers from third countries lose market access if strategic security restrictions are implemented.

European radio association urges mandatory broadcast receivers in vehicles

Association of European Radios, 11 Jul 2025

The group demands all new vehicles include receivers supporting broadcast and internet formats. They also request that radio stations remain prominently placed and easily findable on digital dashboards. Finally, they oppose the introduction of mandatory network fees for online content delivery.

These rules would cement radio's presence in vehicles and prevent new distribution costs.

Global tech firms would lose their exclusive influence over car infotainment software platforms.

Consultation response

FiCom ry, 10 Jul 2025

FiCom's comments are in the attached statement. However, here are FiCom's main messages: FiCom emphasizes the importance of simplifying, harmonizing, and ensuring fairness in regulation. The current regulatory framework is complex and does not adequately respond to market and technological changes.…

Polish ZPP warns against rigid EU digital infrastructure mandates

Związek Przedsiębiorców i Pracodawców, 9 Jul 2025

ZPP requests national flexibility for copper decommissioning instead of mandatory EU deadlines. They oppose forcing content providers to pay telecom operators for infrastructure.

Small businesses would avoid higher costs for cloud and content services.

Large telecom operators lose potential mandatory funding from digital content providers.

Consultation response

Yahoo! EMEA Ltd., 10 Jul 2025

Please see attached submission.

Consultation response

Iliad, 11 Jul 2025

Europes telecom sector is a success story one built on a robust and effective regulatory framework that has delivered tangible results : high fibre coverage driven by investment from alternative operators and competitive retail prices. A stable, predictable, and harmonised EU regulatory environment…

Consultation response

MVNO Europe, 11 Jul 2025

Please find MVNO Europes detailed response in the attached document. A key element of MVNO Europes feedback, based on the very nature of its membership, is that MVNOs - already today - successfully develop their activities within Member States as well as across Member State boundaries. MVNOs expect…

EENA Demands Public Safety Focus in Digital Networks Act

European Emergency Number Association, 11 Jul 2025

EENA requests technical updates to clarify emergency rules and ensure network resilience. They propose mandatory altitude data in caller location to improve rescue efficiency. The association seeks better coordination between operators and emergency services during shutdowns.

Enhanced resilience requirements would lower long-term disaster management spending while improving public safety outcomes.

Telecom operators would face high costs for upgrading network power and infrastructure.

Consultation response

DigitalES - Asociación Española para la Digitalización, 11 Jul 2025

Please find response document attached

Consultation response

Cellnex Telecom S.A., 9 Jul 2025

Cellnex would like to thank the European Commission for the opportunity to contribute its views on the upcoming Digital Networks Act (DNA). As Europe´s largest telecommunications towers and infrastructures operator, with a pan-European footprint spanning across 10 countries, Cellnex actively…

Consultation response

EUROCONSUMERS AISBL, 11 Jul 2025

Euroconsumers and its member organisations in Spain (OCU), Italy (Altroconsumo), Belgium (Test Achats/Test Aankoop) and Portugal (Deco Proteste) welcome the opportunity to contribute to the European Commissions call for evidence on the upcoming Digital Networks Act (DNA). Our response is grounded…

Consultation response

Infrastrutture Wireless Italiane s.p.a., 11 Jul 2025

Please find attached our contribution to the Call for Evidence on the Digital Network Act

Consultation response

Confederation of European Security Services, 11 Jul 2025

As the European Union advances towards next-generation connectivity with the deployment of 4G and 5G networks, the organisation of the ongoing phase-out of legacy 2G and 3G infrastructure raises significant concerns for the continuity and availability of critical security-related services,…

Consultation response

The Shift Project, 10 Jul 2025

According to The Shift Project, the context of the Digital Networks Act as described in the call for contributions overlooks major issues that are just as important as the need to improve the performance of the European economy or the technological transformation of digital infrastructures. The…

Consultation response

Global Satellite Operators Association, 11 Jul 2025

GSOA welcomes the European Commissions initiative to shape a Digital Networks Act (DNA) that ensures Europes digital infrastructure is fit for the future. Satellite communications play a strategic and often irreplaceable role in Europes connectivity landscape, providing essential services in…

German internet association urges harmonised rules to protect competition

eco - Verband der Internetwirtschaft, 11 Jul 2025

The association advocates for a harmonised regulatory framework to simplify rules and reduce administrative burdens. They demand that market consolidation be strictly evaluated to prevent reduced consumer choice and higher costs. They oppose regulatory intervention in IP interconnection agreements unless clear market failure is proven.

Harmonisation would lower operational costs for internet firms by removing fragmented national requirements.

Consumers could suffer from higher prices if market consolidation reduces competition among providers.

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European Committee for Interoperable Systems, 11 Jul 2025

The "Digital Networks Act" (DNA) initiative presents opportunities for open source in telco modernisation with an increased use of cloud-native applications, GenAI, software-defined networks, and virtualized RAN. Importance of Open Source in Telco Modernisation: - Increased demand for Cloud-Native…

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Die Medienanstalten - Arbeitsgemeinschaft der Landesmedienanstalten in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland, 11 Jul 2025

Sehr geehrte Kolleginnen und Kollegen, in der Anlage finden Sie eine Eingabe der deutschen Landesmedienanstalten zum laufenden Konsultationsprozess. Mit freundlichen Grüßen i. A. Michel Winkels

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The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Incorporated, 10 Jul 2025

Through its European Public Policy Committee, IEEE welcomes the opportunity to respond to this Call for Evidence. In a recent technology policy whitepaper on communications networks in the EU (https://shorturl.at/NJROl), IEEE has focused on a number of issues that the DNA aims to tackle. First, we…

EGDF warns network fees will stifle European game innovation

European Games Developer Federation, 11 Jul 2025

The Commission should reject network fees that create barriers to market access. Protecting network neutrality is vital for ensuring fair competition and encouraging innovation.

This prevents increased distribution costs and ensures ISPs cannot throttle game data.

European consumers and smaller companies would ultimately pay for these network fees.

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Aruba S.p.A., 11 Jul 2025

Please find attached the position of Aruba to the upcoming Digital Networks Act.

Malta Business Bureau urges capacity-sensitive Digital Networks Act strategy

Malta Business Foundation, 11 Jul 2025

The MBB requests a capacity-sensitive implementation strategy that accounts for disparities in market size. They argue that regulation must recognize the unique challenges and limited resources of small island nations.

A tailored approach would help smaller markets avoid regulatory gaps and high costs.

Small Member States lose out if the framework ignores their specific structural limitations.

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VAUNET - Verband Privater Medien e. V., 11 Jul 2025

Der VAUNET Verband Privater Medien bedankt sich für die Gelegenheit zur Stellungnahme zu einem Rechtsakt über digitale Netze, kurz: Digital Networks Act oder DNA. Der VAUNET ist der Spitzenverband der privaten audiovisuellen Medien in Deutschland. Zu den vielfältigen Geschäftsfeldern der rund 150…

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The European Video on Demand Coalition, 4 Jul 2025

Please find attached feedback on behalf of the European Video on Demand Coalition.

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Satelio IoT Services SL, 11 Jul 2025

The Digital Networks Act offers a historic opportunity to reshape the regulatory foundation of Europes digital infrastructure for the next decade. As a European-headquartered innovator in satellite-based 5G NB-IoT services, Sateliot strongly supports the Commissions objective to simplify,…

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Fibercop SpA, 11 Jul 2025

FiberCop welcomes the launch of the long-anticipated initiative concerning the DNA, along with the EECC review, and would like to share its views on the Call for evidence. We are confident that this initiative will pave the way for substantial and effective reforms of the regulatory framework…

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Colt Technology Services, 10 Jul 2025

5 key messages 1. The only regulatory tool that boosts investment in connectivity is access regulation. 2. The only form of regulation that the DNA cannot remove is wholesale access to the civil infrastructure of the incumbent and, where applicable, physical network of the SMP. 3. The DNA should…

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Coalition for Creativity, 25 Jun 2025

This submission from the Coalition for Creativity (C4C) addresses two proposals under the "Level Playing Field" heading of the Digital Networks Act (DNA) Call for Evidence, namely the proposals to empower regulators to "facilitate cooperation" and to "clarify" Open Internet rules. Our core concern…

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Verisure, 11 Jul 2025

As the European Union moves forward with the deployment of 4G and 5G networks, significant concerns arise regarding the phase-out of legacy 2G and 3G infrastructure, particularly for the continuity and availability of vital security services. Verisure addresses these concerns in this position…

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Broadcast Networks Europe, 11 Jul 2025

BNE strongly supports the Commissions objective to foster a more integrated, competitive, and future-proof digital infrastructure across the EU. In this context, BNE would like to highlight the essential role that terrestrial broadcast networks play in Europes digital ecosystem. Terrestrial…

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ANGA Der Breitbandverband e.V., 11 Jul 2025

Please find ANGA's feedback in the document attached.

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Verizon Communications Inc, 10 Jul 2025

Verizon is a global player. Outside of the U.S., Verizon provides a broad range of global communication products and enterprise solutions, predominantly to large business and government customers. We are established in most European Union (EU) Member States (MSs), and provide services in over 150…

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Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Inc., 11 Jul 2025

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) welcomes this initiative and is pleased to contribute our perspectives in support of a connected, secure, and inclusive Europe. The DSA commends the European Commission (EC) for recognising the essential role of high-quality, reliable, and secure connectivity in…

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Bundesverband Glasfaseranschluss e.V., 11 Jul 2025

BUGLAS is grateful to the European Commission for the opportunity to provide our comments to the call for evidence on the Digital Networks Act. Please find our comments in the attached document. Below is a brief summary. Since 2009, BUGLAS (Bundesverband Glasfaseranschluss) has represented the…

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Associazione Italiana Internet Provider, 10 Jul 2025

Associazione Italiana Internet Provider (AIIP) is the first and historic Italian association representing more than 60 Internet operators, infrastructure and network providers, including FTTH, as well as providers of electronic communications services, data center and cloud services. For thirty…

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Danske Iværksættere, 10 Jul 2025

Danish Entrepreneurs representing over 17,000 startups across Denmark strongly support the EUs ambition to modernize digital infrastructure through the Digital Networks Act (DNA). However, we caution that unless designed with innovation at its core, the DNA risks overregulation, reinforcing…

Adigital urges EU to avoid overregulation in digital networks

Asociación Española de Economia Digital, 10 Jul 2025

Adigital requests that the Commission avoids new rules and gives companies time to adapt. They believe legislation should be based on evidence rather than creating unnecessary regulatory layers.

This approach prevents systemic risks and keeps costs lower for Spain's digital ecosystem.

Extending obligations would harm European media, education, and e-commerce companies relying on CDNs.

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European Utilities Telecom Council, 10 Jul 2025

The European Utilities Telecom Council (EUTC) welcomes the European Commissions initiative to shape the forthcoming Digital Networks Act (DNA) and presents this contribution on behalf of utility operators managing mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure across Europe. These dedicated,…

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Svenska Stadsnätsföreningen, 9 Jul 2025

Executive Summary Key Recommendations Use a directive, not a regulation To ensure flexibility and respect for well-functioning national systems. Promote competition through diversity of ownership Consolidation weakens resilience and drives up prices; diversity drives innovation. Reject the fair…

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Wi-Fi Alliance, 7 Jul 2025

Wi-Fi Alliance welcomes the Commissions efforts to address fragmentation and investment gaps in the EUs digital infrastructure. The Digital Networks Act (DNA) is a vital opportunity to promote a more inclusive, harmonized framework that fully reflects the importance of license-exempt wireless…

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AB Stokab, 11 Jul 2025

Please find attached Stokabs feedback on the European Commissions Call for Evidence on the Digital Networks Act.

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European Local Fibre Alliance, 11 Jul 2025

As the collective voice for alternative fiber operators throughout Europe, ELFA's network as an umbrella trade association represents indirect over 800 operators, including those in the UK and Norway. While many aligned members will submit their own responses, this letter reflects key shared…

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Eesti Infotehnoloogia ja Telekommunikatsiooni Liit, 11 Jul 2025

Eesti Infotehnoloogia ja Telekommunikatsiooni Liit (ITL) esitab käesolevaga oma seisukohad ja ettepanekud vastuseks Euroopa Komisjoni tagasiside andmise kutsele digivõrkude õigusakti (edaspidi: DNA) teemal: 1. Sideteenustel on tänapäevases ühiskonnas väga suur roll. Seetõttu toetame Euroopa…

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Finnet-liitto ry, 11 Jul 2025

Finnet Association (later Finnet) is representing group of Finnish fibre operators and is a associate member of FTTH Council Europe (later FCE) and Finnet share FCEs statement in many part of this consultation. Find below Finnets additions or replacement to FCEs statement. Simplification: Finnet…

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European Wireless Infrastructure Association, 11 Jul 2025

Please find attached EWIAs full contribution to the call for evidence and below a summary of this contribution. Out of the topics to be primarily addressed in the DNA according to the call for evidence, EWIA supports the objective of simplification and would like to share more detailed views on…

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Shure Europe, 11 Jul 2025

The Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE) sector is a vital but under-recognised part of Europes digital and cultural ecosystem. It supports professional-grade content creation for broadcasting, live performance, film, sports, political events, and moreall reliant on professional wireless…

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APELL, 11 Jul 2025

APELL The European Open Source Software Business Association and its members represent hundreds of Open Source businesses with a collective turnover in the order of several tens of billions of euros each year, as well as public administrations, research institutions, and individuals throughout…

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ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DES INDUSTRIES DU NUMERIQUE, 11 Jul 2025

L'AFNUM, Alliance Française des Industries du Numérique, représente les fabricants d'équipements et d'infrastructures numériques dont les produits (smartphone, serveur, antennes 4G et 5G, téléviseurs, ordinateurs etc...) constituent le socle sur lequel repose les couches "hautes" du numérique…

AIOTI calls for balanced telecom consolidation and global security standards

Alliance for AI, IoT and Edge Continuum Innovation IVZW, 9 Jul 2025

AIOTI supports telecom consolidation provided European consumers' welfare is duly protected. They demand cybersecurity requirements based on verifiable facts and international standards. The group also recommends harmonized spectrum auction timelines and lower fees to incentivize infrastructure investment.

Harmonized auction timelines and facts-based security rules provide greater investment and legal certainty.

European consumers might bear the burden of costs if market consolidation is unbalanced.

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EURALARM, 9 Jul 2025

Euralarm takes the opportunity of the call for evidence issued by the European Commission on a Digital Networks Act to raise an issue faced by our members with the phasing out of mobile technologies. The attached Position Paper follows our briefing on risks and challenges of uncoordinated shutdown…

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European Union of the Deaf, 18 Jun 2025

The European Union of the Deaf (EUD), representing 31 members, the National Associations of the Deaf (NAD) across the EU, the EEA, as well as Switzerland and the United Kingdom, wishes to highlight critical issues impacting more than 1 million deaf sign language users under the current European…

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EOLO SpA, 11 Jul 2025

Please refer to the file attached.

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HEATED COMMUNITY HUB, 11 Jul 2025

Heated Community Hub, an association committed to promoting digital rights, sustainability, and consumer protection, wishes to submit the following comments regarding the upcoming Digital Networks Act (DNA) currently being assessed by the European Commission. 1. Method and independence We express…

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Transatel, 11 Jul 2025

Transatel urges the European Commission to approach the Digital Networks Act reforms with caution and strategic foresight. While we welcome the Commissions goals of full harmonisation and simplification, several proposed changes raise serious concerns. Expanding the EECCs objectives, weakening the…

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, 11 Jul 2025

PIIT welcomes the initiative on the Digital Networks Act (DNA). We believe that the current rules for the electronic communication sector do not fully support the goal of building European effective and resilient networks that enhance our digital sovereignty. The diverse regulations across EU…

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Eircom Ltd t/a eir, 11 Jul 2025

Please see attached feedback.

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Internet Infrastructure Coalition, 11 Jul 2025

Please find our position attached.

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Krajowa Izba Gospodarcza Elektroniki i Telekomunikacji, 11 Jul 2025

Przedstawiamy główne postulaty i zastrzeżenia wobec projektowanego rozporządzenia DNA, podkreślając konieczność ograniczenia nadmiernych obowiązków regulacyjnych oraz poprawę efektywności przepisów. Szczegółowe rozwinięcie poniższych postulatów zamieściliśmy w załączniku. 1.Raportowanie Postulujemy…

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European Energy Information Sharing and Analysis Centre, 11 Jul 2025

The European Energy Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (EE-ISAC) welcomes the European Commissions initiative to develop a unified Digital Networks Act (DNA). EE-ISAC recognises the DNAs potential to modernise Europes digital infrastructure through harmonisation, resilience measures, and…

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Verbund der Telekommunikations-Endgerätehersteller, 11 Jul 2025

The Alliance of Telecommunications Terminal Equipment Manufacturers (VTKE) would like to thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Call for Evidence in connection with the upcoming Digital Networks Act. The VTKE's feedback is attached as a PDF document.

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Asociación Multisectorial de Empresas de la Electrónica, las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación, de las Telecomunicaciones y de los Contenidos Digitales, 11 Jul 2025

Please find response document attached