Insightful Analysis: How the EU Is Strengthening Its Approach to High-Risk Telecom Technology

The European Union is moving beyond voluntary guidance toward a more binding, risk-based regulatory framework for telecom technology that it considers “high risk.” This shift is aimed at improving cyber resilience and reducing strategic dependencies by empowering EU institutions to assess suppliers at the bloc level and require member states to phase out equipment that poses elevated risks. The latest revision of the EU’s Cybersecurity Act marks a significant step in that direction, turning previously advisory practices into enforceable obligations and expanding the scope of critical infrastructure subject to these rules. For operators and suppliers alike, clearer and more consistent governance can provide greater certainty when planning long-term investments, managing supplier risk, and navigating evolving compliance requirements.

Read the full report here: https://bisi.org.uk/reports/eu-evolving-governance-of-high-risk-telecom-technology