Interconnection regime

Interconnection ensures the access of an operator to the communications infrastructure of another operator, thus enabling the end-users to communicate with the subscribers of other networks.The cost-oriented interconnection tariffs offer each operator equal chances to compete with the operators with significant market power, as well as access to the electronic communications fixed and mobile public infrastructure.

In order to promote competition, ensure the interoperability of electronic communications services and protect the users’ rights and interests, ANCOM adopted a series of measures to prevent abuse from the providers with significant market power. These obligations have been in force until March 18, 2025. After this date, providers still have the obligation to apply, in relation to other providers, call termination rates regulated at European level, through the Delegated Regulation. Currently, the maximum rate is 0.2 eurocents/minute for mobile calls and 0.07 eurocents/minute for landline calls (excluding VAT).