Press Releases
2015-06-11
Choose a postal service according to your needs
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) recommends the potential users of postal (including courier) services, to read carefully the terms of provision before choosing a service and to order the services featuring the additional characteristics that...
2015-06-02
ANCOM completes certain provisions in the field of the universal postal service
The Romanian National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) adopted, within the Consultative Council, two decisions for amending and completing certain provisions regarding the provision of the universal postal service throughout Romania, among which the extension of the...
2015-05-27
The Third Auction for Digital Terrestrial Television Multiplexes, Completed
Five new regional and local multiplexes in Suceava, Botoșani, Bacău, Buzău and Piatra Neamț have been awarded in the third auction held by ANCOM for DTT multiplexes. Following the initial bids, Info Total Press S.A. acquired 3 multiplexes (2 regional...
2015-05-21
In 2014, Half as Many Connections Affected by Incidents as in 2013
According to the Report published today by ANCOM, 359 incidents with significant impact affected in 2014 the security and integrity of electronic communications networks and services, the total number of affected connections (8,836,821) being half of that reported in 2013...
2015-05-18
Veritel.ro - an average user in Romania achieves 155 MB mobile internet traffic, every month
Sector Operational Programme “Increase of Economic Competitiveness” – co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund – “Investments for your future” The Romanian Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) updated on Veritel.ro – the online application for comparing telecom...
2015-05-14
Almost 3 billion internet users worldwide celebrate the World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on 17 May
There are almost 7 billion mobile telephony SIM cards in use on the globe, while 3 billion people use the internet, according to the statistics of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). In Romania, there are more than 16 million broadband...
2015-05-14
ANCOM Launches for Public Consultation the 3.4 – 3.8 GHz Auction Documentation
ANCOM launches for public consultation the documentation for organising a competitive selection procedure with a view to granting new usage rights for the radio spectrum in the 3410-3600 MHz and 3600-3800 MHz bands. The winners of the usage rights will...
2015-05-13
4 DTT Multiplexes Awarded Following the Initial Bids
Following the initial bids submitted by the three candidates qualified in the Romanian auction for DTT multiplexes, the auction commission announces that 4 multiplexes have been awarded. Thus, Info Total Press S.A. won 3 multiplexes (2 regional ones, in Suceava...
2015-05-12
Growing number of voice minutes in the Romanian mobile telephone networks
According to statistical data report for 2014, published today by ANCOM, the mobile telephony users in Romania achieved, last year, 67 billion voice minutes – by 5.3% more compared to 2013. Thus, in 2014, the users talked by 40% more...
2015-05-11
ANCOM To Amend Numbering and Number Portability Regulations
The Romanian National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) launches for public consultation a draft decision for amending and completing certain regulations in the field of numbering, technical resources and number portability, with the aim to update existing...
2015-05-11
ANCOM completes certain provisions in the field of the universal postal service
The Romanian National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) launched yesterday, for public consultation, two draft decisions for amending and completing certain regulations regarding the provision of the universal postal service, among which the extension of the term...
2015-05-04
6.9 Million Subscribers to Audio-visual Programme Retransmission Services in Romania
In 2014, the total number of subscribers to audio-visual programme retransmission services provided on commercial basis increased by 5.9%, up to 6.9 million, compared to 6.5 million – at the end of 2013. Therefore, the penetration rate at the household...
2015-05-04
Strategies
In order to ensure a high level of transparency and predictability, ANCOM elaborates a multi-annual instrument meant to support and regulate efficiently the electronic communications market, as well as the postal services market in Romania. Press releases – May 2015...
2015-04-30
3 Companies Qualified in the DTT Auction
Four companies applied for multiplexes in the third digital terrestrial television auction organised by the Romanian National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM). Grup Est Security S.R.L., Info Total Press S.A. and TV Sat 2002 qualified for the...
2015-04-28
16 Million Broadband Internet Connections as of end-2014 in Romania
In Romania, the broadband internet continued to spread at high speeds during 2014. According to the preliminary statistical data presented by ANCOM within the 19th edition of the Communications Day, mobile broadband connections amounted to 12 million, growing by 25%...
2015-04-22
ANCOM launches for consultation the list of areas without broadband fixed internet
ANCOM conducted a survey with a view to identifying the localities in Romania where, on 31 December 2014, there was no local loop and/or backhaul network segments for fixed connections that could ensure transfer rates of minimum 30 Mbps. The...
2015-04-16
The Strategy for the use of the 3.4 – 3.8 GHz band has been adopted
The Romanian Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) agreed in the Consultative Council of 16 April 2015 on the Strategy for the Implementation and Development of BWA systems at a national level, in the 3400-3800 MHz band, for...
2015-04-02
Make sure you don't get big bills when you use the internet while roaming abroad. Choose a ceiling
The Romanian National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) reminds those travelling abroad that they have the right to choose a ceiling on roaming mobile internet usage. If the users do not choose any of the ceilings available...
2015-04-02
Public consultation on the procedure of awarding the frequency usage rights for specific categories of users
The Romanian National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) launches for public consultation a draft decision establishing the procedure of awarding the radio frequency usage rights for diplomatic missions, consular offices and representation offices of international organizations accredited...
2015-03-30
ANCOM Organises Examination Sessions for the Certificates of Radio Amateur and of Radio Operator in the Land Mobile Service
Between 21 April and 28 May 2015, the Romanian National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM), by means of its regional divisions in Bucharest, Cluj, Iasi and Timis, is organising the ordinary examination sessions for the persons who...