In its latest study, the IE.F, together with SAFENet and iconomy, shines a light on one of the most overlooked aspects of a sovereign tech stack: routers, repeaters and other home devices. While attention has often focused on the systemic risk of dependence on non-European telecommunications infrastructure, it's time to examine the hidden backbone of our digital lives. We give a market overview, highlight what's at stake and make clear recommendations for lawmakers to mitigate this risk.
The full policy paper is now available for download.