The proposed Digital Networks Act will introduce a “facility for voluntary conciliation” as part of an effort to mitigate problems within the internet “ecosystem”. There will be no network usage fees imposed, nor a binding dispute resolution mechanism for IP interconnection issues.
At the same, the DNA will expand the concept of interconnection to also include private networks such as content delivery networks (CDN), including them in the scope of the conciliation facility.
Our latest report provides an in-depth analysis of the European Commission’s proposed approach to the network contribution debate.
For more information and to read the full report, please click on “Access the full content” - or on “Request full report”, in case you are not subscribed to our European Telecoms service.
more news
25 February 26
Protection of minors: overview of national initiatives on banning access to social media
Our latest benchmark shows that an increasing number of European countries are discussing a potential social media ban on children.
23 February 26
The DNA explained: universal service to serve the same goals under a revised approach
Cullen International is issuing a series of analyses on different aspects of the Digital Networks Act (DNA) proposal. This report covers universal service.
20 February 26
Revised Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) - Changes to the EU cybersecurity certification framework
Cullen International published an analysis of the proposed changes to the EU cybersecurity certification framework under the draft Cybersecurity Act 2 (CSA2) delivered by the European Commission on 20 January 2026.