Press Releases
2025-04-01
ANCOM extends the public consultation regarding the market for local access services provided at fixed locations
The public consultation process regarding the market for local access services provided at fixed locations (relevant market identification, designation of "Digi Romania" – S.A. as a provider with significant power on this market and the imposition of obligations on this...
2025-04-01
ANCOM meets the campaign teams of the candidates for the presidential elections during the meeting organized by AEP
Today, ANCOM participated in a meeting organized by the Permanent Electoral Authority (AEP) and the Central Electoral Bureau with the campaign teams of the candidates for the presidential elections to be held on the 4th of May 2025, to inform...
2025-03-24
DSA Regulation: mechanisms for accessing the data of providers of Very Large Online Platforms and Very Large Online Search Engines (VLOPSEs)
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM), as the national digital services coordinator (DSC) in Romania, provides clarifications regarding the mechanisms for accessing data of providers of Very Large Online Platforms and Very Large Online Search Engines...
2025-03-21
The broadcasting of content produced by certain media channels is prohibited in the European Union
For 25 media channels identified by the Council of the EU, the broadcasting of content produced by them in the EU member states is prohibited. The measures were ordered by Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 of 31 July 2014 concerning...
2025-03-19
What is illegal content and how can it be countered, according to the Digital Services Act and Law no. 50/2024 on digital services?
The Digital Services Act aims to prevent illegal and harmful activities online, ensuring consumers ‘safety, protecting their fundamental rights and creating a fair and open environment for service providers. This Regulation establishes, inter alia, the conditions under which intermediary service...
2025-03-14
ANCOM regulates access to the Digi Romania network in over 6,200 localities
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) has identified Digi Romania as a provider with significant market power in 6,288 localities in Romania, following the analysis of the market for local access services provided at a fixed...
2025-03-14
ANCOM proposes new rules for numbering resources and number portability in cases of operator reorganization
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) has launched a public consultation on a draft decision aimed at supplementing and clarifying the regulatory framework on obtaining the right to use numbering resources in cases of provider reorganization...
2025-03-03
ANCOM organized a roundtable on the application of the Digital Services Act in the context of the presidential elections
Today, March 3, 2025, the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM), as Digital Services Coordinator in Romania, organized a roundtable at the Victoria Palace on the application of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in the context of...
2025-02-27
Why do electronic communications service providers require financial guarantees when signing contracts?
Telephony, internet or television service providers may request financial guarantees when indicators show that a user has a history of unpaid debts, based on an assessment of their past payment behaviour. Debts owed to other electronic communications providers may also...
2025-02-21
ANCOM's action plan for 2025 has been adopted
ANCOM’s projects for this year concern the technical and economic regulation of electronic communications services and networks, the administration and monitoring of the radio spectrum, and the continued development of secondary legislation required for the application of the Digital Services...
2025-02-19
Added value numbers explained
Value added services, known as VAS, are accessible by sending SMS or by voice-calls to an added value number. This kind of services facilitate payment for products/services, access to information from various fields or entertainment services. ANCOM explains how added...
2025-02-14
Commission endorses the integration of the voluntary Code of Practice on Disinformation into the Digital Services Act
The Commission and the European Board for Digital Services endorsed the integration of the voluntary Code of Practice on Disinformation into the framework of the Digital Services Act (DSA). This integration will make the Code a benchmark for determining platforms’...
2025-02-13
ANCOM proposes to decrease tariffs from 5,647 euros/km/year to 282.91 euros/km/year for the installation of electronic communications networks on motorways and new measures for broadband internet access
At the last meeting of the Consultative Council, ANCOM adopted the decision by which the indicative tariffs for access to some road physical infrastructures for the installation of electronic communications networks are reduced by an average of 90%. Furthermore, the...
2025-02-13
ANCOM`s discussions with online platforms to establish working procedures during the presidential elections
Representatives of the National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications met yesterday with representatives of Meta, AEP and the European Commission. The activities carried out in the online environment must comply with the national legislation in force. The public...
2025-02-11
More than 4.200 control actions and sanctions amounting over 2,5 million lei in the telecom sector sanctions
In 2024, ANCOM carried out 4.241 control actions to ensure the enforcement and compliance with the legislation and regulations in the field of electronic communications and postal services., imposed by the Authority to promote competition and to protect the users...
2025-02-07
ANCOM`s working meeting with civil society
Today, ANCOM has held a new meeting with representatives of civil society with whom it has an active partnership for the implementation of the provisions of the DSA Regulation in Romania. During this meeting, the Authority presented the actions planned...
2025-01-30
ANCOM received over 4,200 complaints from users of electronic communications services, postal services and digital services, in 2024
In 2024, the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) received 4,123 complaints from users of electronic communications and postal services, 63% of which were related to electronic communications and 30% to postal services. In addition, the Authority...
2025-01-21
More than 1.3 million telephone numbers ported between the electronic communications operators in 2024
In 2024, more than 1.3 million telephone numbers were transferred between electronic communications operators in Romania, confirming the importance of portability for users who wish to change their provider, keeping their phone numbers. Since the launch of the portability service...
2025-01-16
Under what conditions can the equipment purchased upon conclusion of a distance contract be delivered
Having received complaints regarding the non-delivery of the terminals ordered once with the conclusion of a distance contract, ANCOM informs consumers about the legal framework applicable in these situations. End-users that are micro-enterprises, unincorporated economic entities, small businesses or non-profit...
2025-01-10
ANCOM extends the public consultation on the use of certain frequency bands for satellite communications after 2027
The public consultation deadline for completing the questionnaire on the use of the 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz frequency bands for mobile-satellite services (MSS) after 2027 is extended until January 15, 2025. The questionnaire on the use of the frequency...