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2026/0013(COD)E1st reading – Council of the EU

Digital Networks Act

With the Council of the EU, which is preparing its first-reading position.

Last active 11 Jun 2026

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What this bill does

In plain terms: what it changes and who it affects.

The bill creates EU-wide rules for digital networks to boost fibre, 5G/6G, satellite connectivity, resilience, competition, and consumer protection.

Who it affects

It affects telecom and satellite operators, internet access providers, consumers, small businesses, people with low incomes or disabilities, and users in rural or remote areas.

Core of the proposal
  • Creates a single EU passport for providers of electronic communications networks and services.
  • Introduces EU authorisation for satellite spectrum and more coordinated spectrum assignment rules.
  • Requires national plans for switching legacy copper networks to fibre, with consumer safeguards.
  • Modernises universal service, open internet, switching, emergency communications, and public warning rules.
Key provisions
Transitional law
Until 31 December 2035, copper switch-off requires 95% fibre coverage and affordable retail connectivity; after that, broader switch-off duties apply with exceptions.
Articles changed · 6 across 6 laws
  • Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 (32015R2120)
    • entire act: amends parts of the regulation; specific articles not supplied
  • Directive 2002/58/EC (32002L0058)
    • entire act: amends parts of the directive; specific articles not supplied
  • Decision No 676/2002/EC (32002D0676)
    • art. 4: amends Article 4 on the Radio Spectrum Committee function
  • Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 (32018R1971)
    • entire act: repeals the entire regulation
  • Directive (EU) 2018/1972 (32018L1972)
    • entire act: repeals the entire directive
  • Decision No 243/2012/EU (32012D0243)
    • entire act: repeals the entire decision

Latest update

15 Jun 2026

The most recent development in this bill's progress.

1st reading – Council of the EU → 1st reading – European Parliament

1st reading – Council of the EU → 1st reading – European Parliament

Documents

1 recent

SourcesOEILEUR-LexEU Law Tracker