Italy: Italian implementation of the European Electronic Communications Code in force

The Italian law implementing the European Electronic Communications Code enters is implemented. The law renders the Italian Electronic Communications Code conform to the instructions of the European Directive, strengthening the role and powers of the Ministry of Economic Development and the telecommunication and cybersecurity authorities. It further reforms the authorisation procedures to install radio infrastructures and to use the radio spectrum. Moreover, the Code reinforces end-user protection through changes in the contract requirements and the safeguards for number portability and switching between internet access providers.