Press Releases
2024-11-06
Interested providers may request the cancellation of payment obligations owed to ANCOM`s budget
In order to apply the new regulations regarding the fiscal-budgetary measures in the field of budgetary receivables management and of the fiscal deficit for Romania`s consolidated general budget in 2024, ANCOM has adopted the procedure for cancelling certain payment obligations...
2024-11-04
ANCOM's recommendations for online orders on Black Friday
During the period dedicated to Black Friday promotional offers, users may face delayed deliveries of products purchased online or fraudulent package delivery attempts. ANCOM recommends users to pay close attention to the delivery options and conditions, as well as to...
2024-10-31
ANCOM's role as a Digital Service Coordinator in the context of the electoral process
On the evening of 30 October 2024, ANCOM received from the Ministry of Research, Innovation and Digitalization two complaints registered during the day on the Ministry own platform concerning various aspects related to social media accounts of certain candidates for...
2024-10-24
A final round of consultation on updating the tariffs for the use of numbering resources and the information procedure for intermediary service providers
At the last meeting of the Advisory Council, ANCOM adopted the decision revising the tariffs for the use of numbering resources owed by telephony providers and held a final round of discussions on the draft decision establishing the information procedure...
2024-10-18
Obligations of digital platforms reselling postal services
In the context of a constantly expanding postal services market, users can compare and choose between providers' offers through digital platforms reselling such services. For providing access to postal services through their platform, resellers must conclude contracts with postal services...
2024-10-16
ANCOM proposes indicative tariffs for access to certain physical road infrastructure for the installation of electronic communications networks
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications of Romania (ANCOM) has launched today for public consultation a draft decision determining indicative tariffs for access to some physical road infrastructure for the installation of electronic communications networks. These measures...
2024-10-07
ANCOM granted the first trusted flagger certificate to Save the Children
In its capacity as Digital Services Coordinator of Romania, the National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) granted the first trusted flagger certificate, to Save the Children. Save the Children and its designated area of competence as a...
2024-10-03
Modalități de încheiere a contractelor cu furnizorii de servicii de telefonie, internet sau televiziune
2024-10-02
ANCOM and SpaceX/Starlink conduct first-of-its-kind test to revise decades old satcom regulations
ANCOM, the Ministry of National Defence of Romania and SpaceX have conducted the first real-world test to demonstrate that non-geostationary satellite (NGSO) systems of Starlink network can operate without interfering with geostationary satellite (GSO) networks, even with relaxed power flux...
2024-09-24
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) has signed a Collaboration Protocol with InfoCons
The National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) has concluded a Collaboration Protocol with InfoCons – A European Organization for Consumer Protection, a protocol which sets the framework for the parties’ consulting and supporting each other with a...
2024-09-19
Importance of a telephone, internet or television contract summary
Prior to the conclusion of a contract, irrespective of the way of concluding it (at a provider’s point of sale or at a distance, using various means of communication), electronic communications service providers are required to give to end users...
2024-09-17
ANCOM has published, on its website, the notice of intent regarding the designation of the universal service provider in the field of postal services for the next 5 years. Any authorised postal service provider wishing to acquire this status is...
2024-09-05
Online shopping? What are the obligations of parcel delivery providers?
Many complaints regarding postal services submitted to the Authority concern the delivery of a product purchased online, the users being discontented mainly with the receipt of damaged products, with the loss or the delayed receipt of products. ANCOM informs that...
2024-08-29
Important information for telecom prepaid card users
ANCOM has received frequent complaints from prepaid card users, who are mainly discontented with losing their phone number for non-compliance with the providers’ top-up deadlines. In this context, the Authority provides users with useful information and recommendations for the optimal...
2024-08-29
ANCOM launches for public consultation a new version of the draft decision on the information procedure for intermediary service providers
The Authority has launched for public consultation a new version of the draft decision on the information procedure for intermediary service providers, which has been simplified compared to the initial approach. Information regarding the services offered will be transmitted by...
2024-08-22
Automated collection and delivery systems – operation mode and regulations
Delivery through automated systems, although not a new concept, has seen significant growth during the pandemic, driven by the urgent need to maintain social distance. Once with the expansion of e-commerce, this trend has gained momentum, evolving into a present-day...
2024-08-20
Netograf: Average download speeds, up by 184% for fixed internet and by 70% for mobile internet, in the past 6 years
The ANCOM report on the quality of internet access service in 2023 shows that, compared to 2018, last year the average download speed for fixed internet was higher by 184%, while the average upload speed increased by 240%. Furthermore, compared...
2024-08-14
ANCOM și Starlink – test în premieră pentru revizuirea unor reglementări mai vechi de 25 de ani privind comunicațiile prin satelit
2024-08-14
ANCOM proposes to revise the tariffs for the use of numbering resources
The National Authority for Administration and Regulation in Communications (ANCOM) has launched for public consultation a draft decision to revise the tariffs owed by telephone providers for the use of numbering resources and to introduce a mechanism for setting these...
2024-08-13
Over 40% increase in the number of security incidents affecting mobile telephone and mobile internet connections, in 2023
ANCOM has published The report on incidents affecting the security of electronic communications networks and services in 2023. The total number of incidents increased significantly compared to the previous year (+45%), from 341 incidents in 2022 to 497 in 2023....