Digital infrastructure

On 14 September 2016 EU Commissioner for Digital Economy Günther Oettinger and Commission Vice President Andrus Ansip presented a package on modernisation of the telecoms legislative framework. The proposals are intended to chart Europe’s course into the Gigabit society. The last overhaul of the regulatory framework for telecoms service providers took place in 2009.

An efficient and secure nationwide digital infrastructure forms the basis of a digital society. High-speed networks are the lifeblood of state-of-the-art digital services. Whether it’s Industry 4.0, networked medical services or networked mobility, the success of many future services will depend on fast, reliable networks. But which technology is best able to meet these challenges?

Does all data on the internet have to be treated equally? The term “net neutrality” is the subject of heated arguments. It is time for an informed and objective debate.