Press Releases
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...
2025-03-03
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...
2025-02-19
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...
2024-12-23
ANCOM designates the National Company Posta Romana S.A. as a universal service provider in the field of postal services
Following the completion of the procedure for designating the universal service provider carried out during September – December 2024, ANCOM has communicated to the National Company Posta Romanian S.A. (CNPR) the decision regarding its designation as a universal service provider...
2024-12-17
Romanians consumed more than 400 MB of mobile internet and almost 3 GB of fixed internet daily in the first half of 2024
The number of 5G connections reached almost 2.9 million, and a third of fixed internet connections offered Gigabit speeds (2.2 million connections enabled at least 1 Gbps). The total fixed internet traffic increased by 7%, the mobile one by 5%,...
2024-12-12
Cancellation of payment obligations owed to ANCOM's budget can be requested until 19 December 2024
Following the adoption of the Government Emergency Ordinance no. 132/2024 for the amendment and completion of Law no. 227/2015 on the Fiscal Code and for the completion of Law no. 207/2015 on the Fiscal Procedure Code, as well as for...
2024-12-12
What are the steps for cancelling a porting request
Number portability ensures the right of users to change their network while keeping their phone number. Within this process, there are situations in which the users decide to cancel the porting, either because they receive a better offer or due...
2024-12-06
ANCOM`s 2025 Action Plan in public consultation
ANCOM has published for consultation its Action Plan for the year 2025. Next year`s main projects concern the technical and economic regulatory framework for electronic communications services and networks, the radio spectrum management and monitoring and the further elaboration of...
2024-12-04
ANCOM approved the conditions and tariffs for the access to underground ducts for the installation of public electronic communications networks in Galați
ANCOM communicated to the Mayoralty of Galați its decision approving the technical and economic conditions for the access of the providers of public electronic communications networks to the physical infrastructure (underground ducts) built by the municipality. ANCOM Decision no. 759/2024...
2024-11-29
ANCOM asks for opinions on the use of certain frequency bands for satellite communications after 2027
ANCOM has launched a questionnaire on the use of the 1980-2010 MHz and 2170-2200 MHz frequency bands for mobile-satellite services (MSS) after 2027. The consultation aims to set the future directions for the allocation of these frequency bands, as the...
2024-11-28
Clarifications on the application of the DSA Regulation to very large online platforms and search engines
Yesterday, ANCOM had a new meeting with the representatives of the European Commission, this time with the participation of representatives of the company that owns TikTok. The meeting was also attended by representatives of the Permanent Electoral Authority and the...