Policy Focus

Discover our Policy Pillars

GIGAEurope brings together private operators who build, operate and invest in the gigabit communications networks that enable Europe’s digital connectivity.

Our policy pillars

GIGABIT CONNECTIVITY

Gigabit connectivity is the cornerstone of the EU Digital Strategy and the foundation for an inclusive digital transformation

EU PRESIDENCY

The rotating EU Presidency sets policy priorities in support of figabit connectivity under the EU Digital Compass targets

BROADBAND STATE AID

Crowding in private investment into European broadband networks requires public funds to be deployed in situations of market failure only.

DIGITAL AND GREEN TRANSFORMATION

Gigabit connectivity enables digital and green transformation, whilst increasing the sustainability of the connectivity sector.

PRIVACY

Electronic communications data require effective protection to warrant online privacy safeguards, confidentiality of communications and avoid data breaches.

DATA STRATEGY

Gigabit networks support exponentially growing data volumes generated by European Data Spaces and support optimal data sharing.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Gigabit networks support broad deployment of emerging technologies like AI by providing the capacity and functionality required by innovative applications.

DIGITAL SERVICES ACT

Internet access over digabit networks needs to remain pure technical transmission, caching or hosting of signals without monitoring or manipulation of content