By Ananya Gairola
Publication Date: 2026-01-11 04:31:00
Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META), Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) and Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) will reportedly avoid binding new obligations under the EU’s upcoming Digital Networks Act.
The European Commission is preparing to unveil the Digital Networks Act on Jan. 20, reported Reuters on Thursday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter.
DNA is a major overhaul of EU digital and telecom rules aimed at boosting competitiveness and accelerating investment in broadband and fiber infrastructure.
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Despite strong lobbying from European telecom operators, the proposal is expected to stop short of imposing mandatory requirements on large U.S. technology companies.
Under the draft framework, companies such as Google, Meta, Amazon, Netflix and Microsoft would participate in a voluntary system focused on cooperation and dialogue, rather than enforceable obligations,…
