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The end of the era of internet cables in the air and on building facades

2026-04-19 20:29:50Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

All new constructions in Albania, as well as buildings that will undergo deep reconstructions, will have a new legal obligation: mandatory equipment with internal fiber optic infrastructure. This is just one of the innovations of the new draft law “Gigabit Infrastructure Act”, which has just been submitted for public consultation by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy.

This draft, which is expected to replace the 2016 law, aims to align Albanian legislation with the new European Union Regulation (2024/1309), paving the way for a true digital revolution and 5G networks.

The end of "monopolies" in residential buildings

One of the biggest bottlenecks for citizens and telecommunications operators has been access inside buildings. Often, builders or building administrators would create barriers or monopolize access for certain operators.

The new draft law puts an end to this practice. According to Chapter VIII of the draft, it is mandatory that within two years of the adoption of the law, every new construction must have an “Access Point” dedicated to Very High Capacity Networks (VHCN). It even foresees the establishment of a voluntary “Fiber-ready” label for buildings that meet these technical standards, an element that could also increase the value of the property itself in the market.

"Every entrepreneur has the right to build, at his own expense, his own network up to the point of access to the physical infrastructure in the building," it is emphasized in the report signed by the Minister of Infrastructure and Energy, Enea Karakaçi, thus guaranteeing free competition and the possibility of choice for the citizen.

Cost reduction and “single point of information”

Laying fiber today requires time, high excavation costs, and a cumbersome bureaucracy for building permits. The “Gigabit Infrastructure Act” forces public and private operators (including those in roads, water, or energy) to share their physical infrastructure with telecommunications companies.

If a road is being opened to lay water pipes, the parties should coordinate to run the fiber optic pipes in the same channel. This will not only significantly reduce financial costs for companies—costs that ultimately translate into cheaper internet rates—but will also avoid the phenomenon of opening and closing the same road multiple times.

To manage this, the Electronic and Postal Communications Authority (AKEP) will set up a “Centralized Information System.” Here, every operator can see existing networks and planned public works, eliminating unreasonable requests and bureaucratic delays.

This law is not simply a need of the internal market, but a non-negotiable obligation within the framework of EU membership (Chapter 10: “Information Society and Media”). The government has committed through the “National Reform Agenda 2024–2027” to create a safe and accessible digital society.

The draft is currently open for 20 business days for comments and recommendations from stakeholders. If approved as proposed, it would mark the end of the era of chaotic cables in cities and the beginning of an era where gigabit internet is treated as a vital basic service, just like water and electricity.


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