Quality connectivity ensuring access to an open and free Internet is essential for consumers to access digital products and services and to be able to live and work in our society. The Open Internet, which guarantees access and distribution of internet content and services without discrimination, is today a pre-condition for a healthy and fair economy and society. Investment in network infrastructure, especially the rollout of 5G networks, stands out as a unique opportunity to improve accessibility, affordability and quality of service for EU consumers.