Open Fiber Regulatory & European Affairs Director | FTTH Council Europe Vice-President
The report 'The future of European competitiveness,' presented by Mario Draghi on September 9th in Bruxelles, proposes substantial changes to European policy goals and how to achieve them to ensure a sustainable growth enabling the digital and green transition. In the field of #telecommunications, much of the discussion is focusing on the proposed changes to #competition policy, but other equally important proposals have largely gone unnoticed. One of the simplest and most impactful measures suggested is the introduction of a deadline for the gradual phase-out of copper #networks. As highlighted in the report, this would stimulate investments in fiber optical networks. Furthermore, accelerating the progressive switch-off from copper would support Europe’s environmental goals contributing to the development of a more sustainable industry, as already outlined in the White Paper on #digital infrastructure needs.
Managing Consultant at Oxera
3moThis is a great point - I was glad to see this covered in the report. Sadly though I'm not surprised that this received much less coverage!