24.05.2018

”The Romanian telecommunications market is among the most dynamic ones, as reflected by the revenue growth in this sector. In 2017, the total revenue amounted to RON 15.6 billion, i.e. 1.8% in Romania’s GDP. As a regulator of this constantly growing sector, we are aware that we must focus more than ever on our main mission - that Romanians should have access to the latest and most reliable technologies and services, at the best prices,”, declared Sorin Grindeanu, president of ANCOM.

Revenue from electronic communications networks and services

According to the data reported by the providers in the Romanian electronic communications market, the overall revenue from the provision of electronic communications networks and services totalled RON 15.6 billion in 2017, up by 6% compared to 2016. In EUR, this total revenue amounted to approximately 3.4 billion, up by 4% y.o.y.

Looking at each provider’s 2017 revenue, the market leader held a market share of 27%, the second largest provider 25%, the next one 21%, and the rest of the providers 27%.

Share of revenue from the provision of electronic communications networks and services in Romania’s GDP

The telecom sector continues to significantly contribute to Romania's GDP in 2017, accounting for about 1.8% of it.

Statistical data report

The statistical data report on the Romanian electronic communications market for the year 2017 has been drawn up by ANCOM on the basis of the statistical data reported half-yearly by the providers under the obligation to send to ANCOM the values of the indicators corresponding to the categories of services according to Decision no. 333/2013 and is available, in Romanian, here.