The Digital Network Act (DNA) is the European Union’s response to current technological shifts in communications infrastructure. It updates the European Electronic Communications Code as well other connectivity regulations to support investment, innovation and secure deployment of next-generation networks, paving the way for 5G Standalone and the arrival of 6G technologies. Key discussion points include: the DNA’s objectives in modernising the EU regulatory telecoms framework; investment incentives and regulatory certainty for network evolution; key legal and technical challenges for 5G Standalone and future 6G deployment; balancing connectivity innovation with security, competition, and resilience; and the evolving role of national and European authorities.