The first quantum revolution paved the way for major innovations, such as semiconductors. Today, a new revolution is taking shape, forged by the hopes tied to quantum computing capacity, and the questions raised by cybersecurity threats. What forms of cohabitation can we expect to see between classic and quantum computing? What possible transformations in network architecture, performance and security? What are the challenges, but also the opportunities created for the electronic communications sector by the integration of quantum technologies?
Quantum technologies have the potential to transform the electronic communications sector, but it is still too early to draw any absolute conclusions
After having analysed the transformations underway on electronic communications networks, in the “Telecoms with an IT core” briefing note published in 2024, and the "AI and electronic communications networks” note published in 2025, this new briefing note sets out to explore the potential impacts of quantum technologies on networks. It provides an overview of the main issues tied to the development of quantum computing, notably the consequences for communications security. It also examines a number of issues associated with the development of quantum networks, along with regulatory issues and challenges, and the strategies being implemented by the countries leading the quantum computing revolution. This work was carried out in concert with stakeholders, and with the participation of the “Future Networks” Scientific Committee.
Arcep will be hosting a webinar to present the briefing note, at 9:30, on Thursday, 11 June. By invitation only.
Programme:
- Opening remarks by Arcep Executive Board member, Akim Oural
- Presentation of the highlights of the “Quantum technologies and their impact on networks" briefing note, by Julien Gilson, member of the Arcep team in charge of forward-looking work on “Quantum technologies”
- Discussion with ecosystem stakeholders, moderated by Arthur Vacchianni-Marcuzzo, task officer for the “Fixed coverage and deployments” unit, and member of the Arcep team in charge of forward-looking work on “Quantum technologies” :
- Fanny Bouton, Quantum Lead, OVH Cloud
- Samih Souissi, Chief of staff, Expertise department, ANSSI
- Romain Demur, Quantum Photonics Lead, Welinq
- Alexia González Fanfalone, Connectivity Services and Infrastructure Unit Head, OECD
- Andrés Barreneche, Economist, OECD