Europe telco bosses call for EU to correct the course

CEOs of Telefonica, Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telenor and 13 other operators demanded changes to the draft Digital Networks Act and Cybersecurity Act. They said world-class networks require €475 billion, while CSA rules on replacing Huawei equipment could cost the industry up to €40 billion.

• Operators ask for spectrum licenses to be perpetual, at least 40 years
• Over 12 years European operators spent €110 billion on spectrum licenses alone
• Annual FTTH investment exceeds €30 billion
• Replacing Huawei equipment under the CSA could cost €40 billion