The Digital Networks Act – What To Expect

On 21 January 2026, the European Commission published a Proposal for a Regulation for the Digital Networks Act (“DNA”).  The DNA is designed to modernise, simplify and harmonise the EU telecoms rules, with a view to incentivising investment and providing access to fast, secure and resilient digital infrastructure across the EU.

Purpose of the DNA

The main objectives of the DNA are:

1. to increase Europe’s competitiveness by developing advanced and accessible connectivity to allow greater adoption of AI and other innovative technologies;
2. to address the fragmentation of the electronic communications sector and incentivise a true single market for connectivity; and
3. to enhance network security and resilience by limiting dependencies and promoting EU-level cooperation.