Interview with Jakob Greiner, Deutsche Telekom

Jakob Greiner, Vice President of EU Affairs at Deutsche Telekom, stresses the urgent need for regulatory reforms to support the telecom sector's role in Europe’s digital transformation. He stressed that outdated frameworks must be adapted for fiber networks, emphasizing the importance of scale and investment. Citing the success of the T-Mobile-Sprint merger in the U.S, Greiner called for similar regulatory flexibility in Europe. He also underscored the need to level the playing field between traditional telecom operators and Big Tech, ensuring fair competition through consistent regulation.