Feb 13 • 13:17 UTC 🇵🇱 Poland Rzeczpospolita

Karol Skupień, President of KIKE: The KSC is an Irresponsible Law

Karol Skupień, the president of the National Chamber of Ethernet Communication (KIKE), criticizes the KSC law as irresponsible, expressing concerns over its implications for Polish telecommunications companies.

Karol Skupień, the president of the National Chamber of Ethernet Communication (KIKE), represents Polish telecommunications firms, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises that provide internet access through fiber-optic networks. He articulates concerns regarding the new KSC law, which is perceived as having irresponsible implications for the telecommunications industry. KIKE predominantly comprises local firms without representation from international corporations, focusing on services that directly impact the Polish market.

The introduction of a report addressing the potential costs associated with replacing equipment and software sourced from suppliers outside the EU and NATO reflects an underlying apprehension regarding future governmental decisions. Skupień highlights the risk that regulations could label non-EU and non-NATO suppliers as high-risk vendors, thereby imposing restrictive measures that could necessitate their removal from the Polish market. This risk might not only disrupt local services but also significantly increase operational costs for the companies represented by KIKE.

Discussing the specific legal stipulations within the KSC law, particularly article 67b, Skupień indicates that the criteria for categorizing suppliers as high-risk vendors are set to be more stringent. This could lead to a reduced competitive landscape for telecommunications providers in Poland, as domestic companies may find it increasingly challenging to operate without access to international technology and expertise. The ramifications of such laws could lead to a destabilized market, directly affecting consumers and the overall economy, thus reinforcing Skupień's assertion that the law is irresponsible from a regulatory standpoint.

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