BEREC’s position on Replacing the term “VHCN” with the definition of Gigabit Networks, beyond the DNA (Article 2 (2) DNA)

On 21 January 2026, the European Commission published its proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA), a regulation aiming at updating the objectives and relevant regulatory tools of the legislative framework for electronic communications.

BEREC is hereby providing its position on replacing the term “VHCN” with the definition of Gigabit Networks beyond the DNA (Article 2 (2) DNA). BEREC reserves the right to refine or expand upon any of its views, as expressed herein, and to raise any additional points as may be necessary or appropriate in light of ongoing analysis, and stands ready to support the co-legislators with its regulatory expertise and to collaborate on targeted improvements to the legislative text.