Press Releases
2026-07-04
Romanian satellite EMISAR and ANCOM transmit Independence Day greetings from space to the American people
EMISAR, the communications satellite developed by a Romanian consortium through a collaboration between the private sector, state institutions and universities, today sends – together with ANCOM – a congratulatory message from space that can be received by millions of radio...
2026-07-03
Data Act: draft law on the application of rules regarding access to data generated by connected products and related services, open for public consultation
Data Act introduces new rules on access to data generated by connected products and related services, the use of such data, and switching between cloud service providers. ANCOM, as co-initiator of the draft law, together with the Ministry of Economy,...
2026-06-25
ANCOM and the Romanian Gendarmerie discover hundreds of non-compliant radio equipment devices at Dragonul Roșu that may cause interference and affect communications
Today, the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM), in cooperation with the Romanian Gendarmerie, carried out an inspection at the Dragonul Roșu shopping complex as part of an enforcement action aimed at combating the sale of non-compliant...
2026-06-22
More than 1000 stores selling radio equipment and devices manufactured outside the EU inspected by ANCOM
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) carried out a national control campaign during March and April to identify radio equipment and devices manufactured in countries outside the European Union that are non-compliant and are sold mainly...
2026-06-22
Over 7 million fixed internet connections by the end of 2025
The internet services market in Romania continues to expand, supported by a 45% jump in 5G adoption and the expansion of fiber optic connections (+7%). ANCOM data for 2025 indicate a mature of fixed internet connections, with a significant advance...
2026-06-18
Beware of unexpected charges after using roaming services!
ANCOM draws attention of voice and mobile internet users planning holidays abroad to verify the terms and conditions for using roaming services, especially if the destination is in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Users should also pay attention...
2026-06-17
Code of practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content
The European Commission has published the Code of practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content with the aim of supporting compliance with transparency obligations related to the marking and labelling of AI-Generated content. These obligations are set forth in Article 50...
2026-06-04
Users' rights in the context of unilateral modification of telephone, internet or television contracts
In light of recent announcements regarding changes to telephone, internet, and television service tariffs, ANCOM reminds users of their rights when providers modify contractual terms. During 2025, ANCOM resolved 142 petitions concerning unilateral contract modifications by service providers. Since the...
2026-06-02
European consultation on guidelines for trusted flaggers under the Digital Services Act (DSA)
The European Commission has recently launched a public consultation on the draft guidelines aimed at clarifying the trusted flagger mechanism established under the Digital Services Act (DSA). The consultation is open from 29 May to 26 June 2026 and seeks...
2026-06-02
How minors are protected online through the Digital Services Act
The protection of minors in the online environment has become an increasingly important concern as children and adolescents make extensive use of online platforms (social media, video sharing, online games, messaging applications, etc.). The Digital Services Act (DSA) introduces clear...
2026-05-28
ANCOM Hosted the 2026 Digital Communications and Media Forum
Between 25–26 May 2026, ANCOM hosted, at the Palace of Parliament and with the support of the Chamber of Deputies’ Committee for Information Technology and Communications, the first edition in Bucharest of the Digital Communications and Media Forum 2026. The...
2026-05-07
ANCOM continues its dialogue on the Digital Services Act (DSA) with the educational community in Cluj-Napoca
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM), in its capacity as Digital Services Coordinator, continued in Cluj-Napoca the national information and awareness campaign dedicated to the implementation of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in Romania. Over the...
2026-04-30
ANCOM requests updated information on the coverage with fixed internet access services, via the My ANCOM private virtual space
Between 1 May and 30 June 2026, 486 providers of public fixed electronic communications networks and/or publicly available fixed electronic communications services are required to report information on the degree of coverage with fixed broadband internet services nationwide. ANCOM’s request,...
2026-04-30
Bilateral meetings of the ANCOM delegation at the ITU Council, in the context of Romania's candidacy for a new mandate
The Romanian delegation, led by ANCOM President Valeriu Ștefan Zgonea, participated in the session of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council held in Geneva, an essential meeting in preparation for the upcoming Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-26). The Romanian delegation also included...
2026-04-28
ANCOM Engages with the Academic and Educational Environment – 2026 Information and Education Campaign on the Digital Services Act (DSA) Launched in Timișoara
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM), in its role as Digital Services Coordinator in Romania, has launched in Timișoara the 2026 national information and education campaign dedicated to the implementation of the Digital Services Act (DSA)....
2026-04-08
ANCOM receives the European Commission’s approval for regulating access to the DIGI Romania network in nearly 6,000 localities
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) announces the completion of the European consultation phase regarding the draft decisions on identifying the relevant market for local access services at fixed locations and designating DIGI Romania S.A. as...
2026-04-02
ANCOM proposes a new set of statistical indicators for providers of electronic communications networks and services
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) submits to public consultation a draft decision aimed at updating the statistical reporting framework to reflect market developments. The adoption of the draft decision establishes a new framework for the...
2026-03-25
ANCOM: Recommendations on sending valuable goods
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) draws the attention of postal service users to the risks involved in sending valuable goods via postal services. A growing number of users are reporting cases where such goods end...
2026-03-19
ANCOM: Workshop regarding the implementation of the Digital Services Act for video-game developers in Romania
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications of Romania (ANCOM) has organised a workshop regarding the implementation of the Digital Services Act for video-game developers in our country. The Authority’s experts outlined both the DSA obligations imposed on...
2026-03-12
How can users address harmful content on online platforms?
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications of Romania (ANCOM) draws the attention of digital services users to the difference between harmful content and illegal content in the online environment and explains how such content can be reported...