Digital Infrastructure WG

The core centre of knowledge on telecom regulation.
Digital Infrastructure

This is where Connect Europe’s companies shape and build a united approach on telecom infrastructure policy in Europe. It is the core centre of knowledge on telecom regulation, allows for exchange of expertise at the expert level and shapes the industry’s position and advocacy on the issue.
 

Topics

  • Currently active
    • DNA: Access, copper switch-off, open internet, governance
    • Recommendation for relevant markets
    • WACC TF
    • Gigabit Infrastructure Act – EC and BEREC guidance
    • Digital Decade Policy Programme 2030 review
    • Roaming regulation
    • Copper switch-off
  • Other topics/overall priorities
    • Price and access (de) regulation (market definition; SMP guidelines; access; costing and margin squeeze)
    • BEREC engagement
    • Business and investment models (e.g. wholesale only)
    • Technology neutrality (fibre, cable, wireless, legacy)
    • Submarine cable TF
       

Leadership

  • Chair: Wim De Rynck, Proximus
  • Vice Chairs: Anton Horshkov, Deutsche Telekom; Robert Kolthek, Liberty Global

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