French regulator Arcep released a briefing note summarizing expert views on how quantum computing is likely to affect the telecom sector.
A 12-member scientific panel produced the input under Arcep's Future Networks initiative, which is designed to anticipate medium- to long-term regulatory needs.
Security emerged as the most immediate issue identified by the committee, including risks tied to quantum computing's impact on existing protections.
The paper positions quantum computing as a forward-looking telecom policy issue rather than an immediate deployment story, feeding Arcep's longer-term regulatory planning.