European telecoms, fibre and broadband organisations launch “DNA Europe” to support a mandatory and rule-based pathway from copper to fibre, and an effective competition framework.

Brussels, 12 October 2026 – Six European and national industry organisations today announced the launch of DNA Europe, a coalition advocating for an ambitious Digital Networks Act (DNA) that supports Europe’s transition from copper to fibre while preserving effective competition in the connectivity market. 

As Ireland takes over the Presidency, ecta highlights the need for balanced outcomes on the Digital Networks Act and the revision of the Cybersecurity Act

Brussels, 1 July 2026 - ecta, the european competitive telecommunications association, warmly welcomes Ireland as it assumes the Presidency of the Council of the European Union and looks forward to working constructively with the Irish Presidency over the coming six months.

Brussels, 21 January 2026: ecta acknowledges the publication of the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA) and appreciates the Commission’s efforts to develop a forward-looking framework for electronic communications networks and services in the European Union.

Brussels, 18 September 2025:  a delegation of  CEOs of ecta members met with Ms Henna Virkkunen Executive Vice-President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy.

The European Commission’s Call for Evidence on the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA) includes, among other elements, disruptive proposals concerning access regulation - most notably, the downgrading of the ex-ante Significant Market Power (SMP) regulatory regime, a long-standing cornerstone of the EU’s pro-competitive telecoms framework.

These policy options rest on incorrect and problematic premises, including:

1. selective interpretation of how Europe’s digital connectivity is performing, especially regarding full fibre and 5G deployment; and

1. a biased interpretation of the role and purpose of the Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA) - an instrument intended to facilitate infrastructure deployment, not suitable for replacing access regulation.

The downgrade put forward by the European Commission entails serious risks of dismantling the carefully balanced framework that supports wholesale access, competition, and technological progress - jeopardising the development of next-generation services such as cloud and edge computing, 6G, and AI and jeopardising investors’ confidence, creating uncertainty and increasing risk.  

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Brussels, 15 January 2025: CEOs of ecta members met with Ms Teresa Ribera Executive Vice-President for a Clean, Just and Competitive Transition and for Competition.

Brussels, 9 January 2025 ecta’s Board of Directors elected Valentin Popoviciu, Chief Strategy & Operating Officer and Executive Director of DIGI Communications N.V. (DIGI Group) as new Chairman of the Board.

Brussels, 6 December 2024. Following the meeting of EU telecom ministers today, ecta, the european competitive telecommunications association welcomes the Council Conclusions on the Commission’s White Paper entitled "How to master EU's digital infrastructure needs?” The Council Conclusions unequivocally reaffirm that fostering effective competition in European telecommunications markets is the key to boosting Europe’s competitiveness.

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