: BEREC external workshop on combatting fraud yannick.stephan Thu, 23/04/2026 - 14:01 Online Apply deadline mer 20/05/2026 - 12:00 Private apply form Off Notify subscribers Off Registration Form Name(s) * Surname(s) * Organisation * Position in the organisation * Country Email address * I consent to the privacy statement below. * Privacy statement <input data-drupal-selector="edit-webform-submission-workshop-registration-csr-wg-21-node-29398-add-form"
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: Combating fraud in telecom: BEREC to host a workshop on 21 May 2026 yannick.stephan Thu, 07/05/2026 - 16:39 Latest News On 21 May 2026, from 13:30 to 16:00 CEST , BEREC will hold an online workshop on combating fraud in electronic communications. Building on ongoing collaboration with key partners from around the globe, the event will be a unique opportunity for dialogue between BEREC members, relevant national authorities, electronic communication providers, equipment vendors, and key European institutions, including the European Commission and Europol. Agenda at a glance The workshop will open with a session that will set out the digital fraud challenges in their wider international context. The panel discussion will focus on global regulatory best practices and examine fraud-prevention strategies and regulatory frameworks across five key markets: the United States, India, Colombia, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. By drawing on their varied regulatory experiences, participants will be able to a[...]
: Composition of the Board of Regulators pursuant to Article 7 and 35(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 [1] adminBerec Fri, 08/05/2026 - 10:47 Breadcrumbs Board of Regulators [1] Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office), amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32018R1971&from=EN * This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. The Agency for support for the Body of European Regulators (BEREC Office) processes the personal data of a natural person in compliance with Regulation 2018/1725 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agenc[...]
: Composition of the Management Board pursuant to Article 15 and 35(2) of Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 [1] adminBerec Fri, 08/05/2026 - 10:50 [1] Regulation (EU) 2018/1971 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 December 2018 establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office), amending Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/PDF/?uri=CELEX:32018R1971&from=EN * This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence. The Agency for support for the Body of European Regulators (BEREC Office) processes the personal data of a natural person in compliance with Regulation 2018/1725 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and on the free movement of su[...]
: Regulation remains critical for Europe’s transition to full fibre yannick.stephan Wed, 06/05/2026 - 10:16 Latest News Regulation will play a key role in shaping Europe’s transition to full fibre – was the key message of the BEREC Chair Marko Mismas (AKOS, Slovenia) at the OECD Working Party on Connectivity Services and Infrastructures panel discussion, The Proposed Digital Networks Act in Europe , taking place on 6 May 2026 in Paris, France. Investment and predictability During his intervention, the BEREC Chair Marko Mismas stressed that Europe needs massive and sustained investment in fibre networks. He noted that this depends on predictability, scale, and fair risk-sharing. While the current framework has delivered progress, he pointed out that it has also led to fragmentation and uneven conditions across Member States. Whilst there is a need for greater EU harmonisation and simplification, competition must continue to play a central role in driving efficient investment. Managing the transition Marko Misma[...]
: BEREC Chair highlights importance of regional cooperation on digital regulation at Global Symposium for Regulators yannick.stephan Mon, 18/05/2026 - 10:24 Latest News Regional cooperation is essential for developing effective and future-proof digital regulation. Speaking at the opening of the ITU Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR) in Ankara, Türkiye, the BEREC Chair Marko Mismas (AKOS, Slovenia) highlighted the growing need for regulatory dialogue across jurisdictions, reflecting the global nature of digital services and the convergence of technologies and business models. His remarks set the tone for discussions held under this year’s theme, Navigating the Digital Frontier . Over several days, regulators from around the world exchanged views on approaches aimed at fostering a resilient, secure and inclusive digital future in an increasingly interconnected environment. Balancing investment, competition and consumer protection During the event, the BEREC Chair also highlighted the important role of regulat[...]
: Agenda of the 14th BEREC Stakeholder Forum yannick.stephan Thu, 05/03/2026 - 11:34 09:00-10:40 - Meet&Greet with the BEREC Working Group Co-Chairs International Roaming Wireless Network Evolution Open Internet Digital Markets Cybersecurity and Resilience Regulatory Framework 11:00-12:40 - Meet&Greet with the BEREC Working Group Co-Chairs Planning and Future Trends Sustainability Remedies and Market Monitoring Fixed Network Evolution Market and Economic Analysis End Users 12:00-14:00 - Lunch 14:00-14:15 - Keynote address Henna Virkkunen, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission for Technological Sovereignty, Security, and Democracy. 14:15-14:45 - Shaping BEREC's 2027 Work Programme Moderator: Philippe Defraigne, Cullen International Speakers: Marko Mišmaš, BEREC Chair 2026 (AKOS, Slovenia) Alejandra de Iturriaga, BEREC Chair 2027 (CNMC, Spain) 14:45-15:30 - Panel discussion: Crafting Europe's next digital framework Moderator: Giacomo Lasorella, BEREC Vice-Chair (AGCOM, Italy) Speakers: Frank Gallag[...]
: Public consultation on the draft BEREC Report on Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0 yannick.stephan Tue, 17/03/2026 - 09:26 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline: Monday, 20 April 2026 (17:00 CEST) During the 66th BEREC plenary meeting (12-13 March 2026), the Board of Regulators approved the Draft BEREC Report on Virtual Worlds and Web 4.0 (BoR (26) 39) for public consultation. The report in a nutshell Virtual worlds (VW) and web 4.0 are at the basis of a transition to the 4th generation of internet based services, leading toward industry 4.0 and smart society. This shift is driven by artificial intelligence (AI) integration in networks and services. Hence, web 4.0 and immersive services are meant to have a significant economic and social impact by transforming the way in which industrial production evolves and automates its processes. At the same time, they transform the fruition of online content and applications by users. This draft BEREC Report provides a fully-fledged analysis. The first [...]
: Public consultation on Europe's Telecom Reality Check: Draft BEREC Fact finding report on connectivity, competition and regulatory highlights in different jurisdictions yannick.stephan Tue, 17/03/2026 - 18:26 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline to submit contributions: 8 May 2026, no extension will be granted. During the 66th BEREC ordinary meetings (12-13 March 2026), the Board of Regulators adopted Europe's Telecom Reality Check: Draft BEREC Fact finding report on connectivity, competition and regulatory highlights in different jurisdictions (BoR (26) 36) for public consultation. Background In the context of significant market changes—marked by selective market exits and core market focus, accompanied by recent consolidation cases—alongside diverse regulatory models, technological advances and network deployments, the question of where the telecoms sector in the European Union stands in the global landscape emerges naturally. Different comparisons with the USA, China and other str[...]
: Public consultation on the draft BEREC Guidelines on the application of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2022/612 of 6 April 2022 on roaming on public communications networks (Wholesale Roaming Guidelines) yannick.stephan Wed, 18/03/2026 - 09:58 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline to submit contributions: 17 April 2026 During the 66th BEREC ordinary meetings (12-13 March 2026), the Board of Regulators adopted the draft BEREC Guidelines on the application of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2022/612 of 6 April 2022 on roaming on public communications networks (BoR (26) 38) – the so-called Wholesale Roaming Guidelines – for public consultation. Background In 2022, BEREC published revised Wholesale Roaming Guidelines (BoR (22) 147) concerning the wholesale roaming access obligations for mobile network operators and the rights for access seekers on the application of the Roaming Regulation. Following the decisions made under the Association Agreement between the European Union (EU) and Ukraine, [...]
: Public consultation on the draft BEREC Guidelines on Regulation (EU) 2022/612 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2286 (Retail Roaming Guidelines) yannick.stephan Wed, 18/03/2026 - 10:02 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline to submit contributions: 17 April 2026 During the 66th BEREC ordinary meetings (12-13 March 2026), the Board of Regulators adopted the draft BEREC Guidelines on Regulation (EU) 2022/612 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2286 (BoR (26) 37) – the so-called Retail Roaming Guidelines – for public consultation. Background According to the Roaming Regulation, BEREC shall update its Retail Roaming Guidelines in close cooperation with the European Commission and consult with stakeholders to ensure the consistent application of the provisions. In 2022, BEREC published revised Retail Roaming Guidelines (BoR (22) 174) taking into account the provisions of the 2022 Roaming Regulation. Following the decisions made under the Association Agreements bet[...]
: The incoming BEREC Chair calls for joint efforts to build a future-proof digital Europe yannick.stephan Wed, 18/03/2026 - 12:45 Latest News At the International Institute of Communications (IIC) Digital Communications and Media Forum, the incoming BEREC Chair Alejandra de Iturriaga (CNMC, Spain) highlighted the need for joint efforts to address shared challenges stemming from increasing complexity and growing geopolitical risks, also in the electronic communications and digital services sectors. What is at stake is whether Europe can achieve these ambitions in a way that is secure, competitive, inclusive and sustainable, Alejandra de Iturriaga confirmed. A clear roadmap Alejandra de Iturriaga went on to explain the BEREC Strategy for 2026–2030 with its mission-driven roadmap for delivering independent, forward-looking, consistent and high-quality regulation of digital infrastructures and services. The Strategy will guide BEREC’s work in the coming years as it converts long-term objectives into concrete actio[...]
: BEREC opens public consultation on its Work Programme 2027 yannick.stephan Thu, 19/03/2026 - 11:47 Press Releases At a public debriefing on 19 March 2026, BEREC highlighted its early call for input to the draft Work Programme 2027 , urging stakeholders and interested parties across Europe to submit their proposals by 15 April 2026 . The call, launched ahead of the debriefing, invites all stakeholders to help shape the regulatory priorities that will define BEREC’s agenda for the year ahead. Incoming BEREC Chair Alejandra de Iturriaga (CNMC, Spain) has called on industry and civil society stakeholders, as well as public authorities to actively engage in the process. Once contributions have been reviewed, BEREC will publish the draft Work Programme 2027 for public consultation in October 2026, with the final version to be adopted by the Board of Regulators in December 2026. BEREC Stakeholder Forum – meet our experts in person Stakeholders will have a further opportunity to engage directly with leading BEREC ex[...]
: Contact Network new member adminBerec Wed, 25/03/2026 - 14:36 BEREC Private apply form Off Notify subscribers Off Registration Form Country Organisation * Title: * Mr Ms First Name (s): * Surname (s): * E-mail address * Telephone number: * <input
: Shaping Europe’s next digital chapter yannick.stephan Thu, 26/03/2026 - 15:12 Press Releases On 31 March 2026, Europe’s top digital policymakers, regulators and industry leaders will convene at the BEREC Stakeholder Forum to discuss the most pressing questions shaping the continent’s digital future. From the rollout of next-generation networks to the policies and investments driving innovation, the Forum offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the voices shaping Europe’s Digital Decade – and to contribute to the conversation. Meet & greet the BEREC driving force The signature event’s format allows in-person stakeholders to meet directly with BEREC Working Group Co-chairs. During the Meet & Greet sessions, participants will exchange ideas on the challenges facing today’s digital ecosystem and collaborate on solutions to promote full connectivity, healthy competition and technological innovation across Europe. These informal discussions will be followed by the main conference, which will be livestreame[...]
: BEREC Provides Early Assessment of the Digital Networks Act, Welcoming Ambition While Highlighting Areas for Improvement yannick.stephan Mon, 30/03/2026 - 12:57 Press Releases The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) today published its early assessment of the European Commission’s proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA). BEREC welcomes the overarching ambition to modernise the regulatory framework for Europe’s connectivity sector and to support resilient, sustainable and high quality digital networks. At the same time, BEREC identifies important areas where further refinement is needed to ensure that the DNA strengthens, rather than complicates, Europe’s internal market for electronic communications. BEREC stands ready to provide its regulatory expertise in order to avoid undue complexity or uncertainty and to ensure that the final framework delivers a competitive, connected and resilient digital Europe. BEREC welcomes the updated objectives introduced by the DNA , including r[...]
: Workshop on accessibility of electronic communications services ilze.straustina Wed, 08/04/2026 - 14:49 Belgium Brussels, IRG Secretariat Apply deadline ven 29/05/2026 - 12:00 Private apply form Off Notify subscribers Off Registration Form First name(s) * Surname(s) * Organisation Email address * Participation * I would like to participate in person I would like to participate online For in-person participants only - dietary restrictions (e.g., food intolerance, allergies, etc.; ) <textarea data-drupal-selector="edit-dietary-restrictions-e-g-food-intolerance-allergies-etc-for-in-p" id="edit-dietary-restrictions-e-g-food-intolerance-allergies-etc-for-in-p"
: BEREC external workshop on accessibility of electronic communications services ilze.straustina Wed, 08/04/2026 - 14:49 IRG Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium and online Apply deadline ven 29/05/2026 - 12:00 Private apply form Off Notify subscribers Off Registration Form First name(s) * Surname(s) * Organisation Email address * Participation * I would like to participate in person I would like to participate online For in-person participants only - dietary restrictions (e.g., food intolerance, allergies, etc.; ) <textarea data-drupal-selector="edit-dietary-restrictions-e-g-food-intolerance-allergies-etc-for-in-p" id="edit-dietary-restrictions-e-g-food-intolerance-allergies-etc-for-in-p" name="dietary_restrictions_e_g_food_intolerance_allergies_etc_for_in_p" rows="5" cols="60"
: Call for Input on the possible amendment of the BEREC Roaming Benchmark Data Collection procedure yannick.stephan Tue, 31/03/2026 - 13:32 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline to submit contributions: 20 April 2026 Background and Aim In light of the Roam-Like-At-Home expansion to Ukraine and Moldova that took place on 1 January 2026, and the simplification proposals included in the 2025 BEREC Opinion on Regulation (EU) 2022/612 on roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union , BEREC considers amending the procedure of the roaming benchmark data collection. With the call for input, BEREC would like to collect feedback from operators before proceeding with any possible amendments to the templates, which will be consulted with operators by the end of May before their finalisation. Submit your contributions Please submit your contributions via the prepared EU Survey by Monday, 20 April 2026. Contributions should preferably be submitted in English. All stakeholders are [...]
: Digital Networks Act debate highlights role of competition yannick.stephan Wed, 14/10/2026 - 09:34 Latest News On 14 October, BEREC Chair Marko Mismas (AKOS, Slovenia) and incoming BEREC Chair Alejandra de Iturriaga (CNMC, Spain) took part in the annual WIK conference in Germany, contributing to high-level discussions on the future of electronic communications in Europe. The conference brought together representatives from the European Commission, the European Parliament, the Council, BEREC, industry and academia to exchange views on the forthcoming Digital Networks Act and the future direction of Europe’s telecoms policy. Debating the future Digital Networks Act Marko Mismas participated in the keynote session, where speakers addressed issues linked to the proposed new regulatory framework, including the transition to fibre networks, the principle of technological neutrality, copper switch-off, access regulation in a fibre environment, mobile policy objectives, spectrum policy, satellite authorisation and t[...]
: BEREC Office Director signs EU Agencies Network Green Charter yannick.stephan Fri, 23/10/2026 - 11:48 Latest News On 23 October, ahead of the International Day Against Climate Change (24 October), the Director of the EU Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office), Verena Weber, signed the EU Agencies Network (EUAN) Green Charter, reaffirming the BEREC Office’s commitment to stronger environmental sustainability and a greener institutional approach. EUAN Green Charter By signing the Charter, the BEREC Office joins other EU agencies and Joint Undertakings in taking the necessary steps towards achieving climate neutrality by 2030. The Charter supports the goals of the EU Green Deal and the wider EU ambition of making Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050. The Green Charter sets out a common framework for improving environmental performance and using resources carefully in daily work. The parties commit to reducing their impact on the environment. They will systematically measure greenhouse gas emis[...]
: Digital security, technological sovereignty and competitiveness in focus at Techritory yannick.stephan Thu, 22/10/2026 - 10:01 Latest News At this year’s Techritory — a leading European forum on digital transformation, connectivity and technology policy — BEREC contributed to high-level discussions on digital security, technological sovereignty and global competitiveness. Incoming BEREC Chair Alejandra de Iturriaga (CNMC, Spain) delivered a keynote speech and joined the panel discussion “Deep-diving the Digital Networks Act” . BEREC Office Director Verena Weber also moderated a panel discussion on economic development through digitalisation and connectivity. BEREC’s keynote: market developments and the DNA In her keynote speech, the incoming BEREC Chair referred to BEREC’s recently adopted report on connectivity, competition and regulatory highlights across different jurisdictions, which points to strong competitive dynamics, affordable prices and improving coverage in the EU telecommunications sector. She a[...]
: Open procurement procedure for the provision of Business Continuity and Crisis Communication Services and Devices yannick.stephan Fri, 16/10/2026 - 18:08 Breadcrumbs Procurement Procedures The Agency for Support for BEREC (BEREC Office), an Agency of the European Union (EU) based in Riga, Latvia, is pleased to announce the launch of an open procurement procedure for the provision of Business Continuity and Crisis Communication Services and Devices (BEREC/2026/OP/0006). The BEREC Office supports the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) in ensuring consistent application of the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications. Total value and deadline The estimated total value is EUR 186 860 (excluding VAT) for the entire duration of the resulting contracts. This call for tenders is divided into two lots: Lot 1 – Satellite communication devices and associated services (maximum estimated value – EUR 159 160); Lot 2 – Portable power supply and energy storage devices (maximum est[...]
: BEREC position papers on the Digital Networks Act proposal yannick.stephan Fri, 12/06/2026 - 15:59 Breadcrumbs Tasks Europe’s electronic communications framework is entering a pivotal phase of reform, with the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA) set to update the regulatory framework for connectivity across the European Union (EU). BEREC has developed 19 thematic papers examining key elements of the proposal in greater depth, supporting evidence-based input to the co-legislators. BEREC welcomes the ambition to modernise the EU connectivity framework and to support resilient, sustainable and high-quality digital networks. At the same time, the assessment highlights areas where further refinement may be needed to ensure that the future framework strengthens rather than adds unnecessary complexity to the internal market for electronic communications. BEREC remains committed to providing its technical and regulatory expertise to help shape a competitive, innovative and future-proof digital Europe. Documents Fil [...]
: BEREC focuses on digital accessibility progress in a hybrid workshop yannick.stephan Thu, 21/05/2026 - 12:03 Latest News On 9 June 2026, from 9:30 to 14:50 CEST, BEREC will host an external workshop on accessibility at the IRG Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. It is a hybrid event and participants may also attend online. The aim of the workshop is to assess what improvements have been made in practice recently, in the area of accessibility of electronic communications as the European Accessibility Act (EAA) marks its first anniversary. What's on the agenda? The programme is structured around four sessions with interconnected perspectives on the topic: The first session will focus on the end-users and examine real-world accessibility challenges, and practical solutions that support everyday digital participation. The following session will bring together regulatory authorities to explore how national approaches are shaping implementation, and how accessibility can move beyond compliance towards best practice.[...]
: BEREC to present Digital Networks Act assessment at upcoming public debriefing yannick.stephan Mon, 25/05/2026 - 17:56 Latest News On 10 June 2026, BEREC will hold its public debriefing , where it will present its final assessment of the Digital Networks Act (DNA) proposal. The event will also cover the outcomes of BEREC’s latest plenary meetings. It will take place in Brussels, Belgium, at the IRG Secretariat (Rue de la Science 14A, 3rd floor), and will be held in hybrid format, allowing participation both in person and online. What to expect The BEREC Chair Marko Mismas (AKOS, Slovenia), together with the Working Group Co-Chairs, will present the assessment and engage with stakeholders during a Q&A session. During the debriefing, the BEREC experts will also introduce a newly launched public consultation on further draft guidance on 5G network slicing, prepared by the Open Internet Working Group. In addition, BEREC will present other key outcomes of its 67th plenary meetings, including updates on ongoing wo[...]
: Call for Inputs to support the preparation of the 2027 BEREC Opinion on the Roaming Regulation yannick.stephan Wed, 03/06/2026 - 14:00 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline to submit contributions: 21 August 2026 Background BEREC is preparing an Opinion to be submitted to the European Commission at the latest in Q1 2027 in the context of the forthcoming review of the EU Roaming Regulation and the Implementing Regulation on Fair Use Policy and Sustainability. Aim As a starting point for its work, BEREC will build on the Opinion submitted to the European Commission in 2025. BEREC considers that many of the views and findings provided by stakeholders during the previous Call for Input on Roaming Regulation in 2024 and the relevant BEREC conclusions in its opinion from 2025 remain relevant. In addition, it invites stakeholders to provide any new information, evidence or views that may inform the preparation of the 2027 Opinion, including developments since the previous consultation. Submit[...]
: Call for Inputs on the amended template used for the roaming data collection yannick.stephan Wed, 03/06/2026 - 14:04 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline to submit contributions: 3 July 2026 Background The input gathered during the Call for Inputs on the possible amendment of the BEREC Roaming Benchmark Data Collection procedure in March 2026 indicated a preference for maintaining the status quo and continuing to collect data on a quarterly basis (Q4 of Year X to Q3 of Year X+1). Based on stakeholders’ feedback, it was decided to keep the basic elements of the data collection, i.e. to continue gathering quarterly data and to continue launching the data collection every autumn. Aim In light of the Roam-Like-At-Home expansion to Ukraine and Moldova that took place on 1 January 2026, and the simplification proposals included in the 2025 BEREC Opinion on Regulation (EU) 2022/612 on roaming on public mobile communications networks within the Union , amendments were made in the template use[...]
: Public consultation on the draft BEREC Further Guidance on 5G Network Slicing yannick.stephan Fri, 05/06/2026 - 13:58 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline to submit contributions: 6 August 2026, 17:00 CEST During the 67th BEREC ordinary meetings (2-3 June 2026), the Board of Regulators approved the draft BEREC Further Guidance on 5G Network Slicing – an Annex to the BEREC Guidelines on the Implementation of the Open Internet Regulation [BoR (26) 84] for public consultation. Background Since 2016, the Open Internet Regulation (OIR) has successfully safeguarded the equal treatment of internet traffic across Europe. For nearly a decade, National Regulatory Authorities’ efforts have contributed to a consistent and harmonised application of the Regulation, protecting end-users’ rights while preserving the freedom to innovate. Nevertheless, some stakeholders and the European Commission have highlighted a need for greater regulatory certainty regarding the application of the OIR to 5G netwo[...]
: BEREC presents its assessment of the Digital Networks Act proposal yannick.stephan Wed, 10/06/2026 - 18:07 Press Releases Europe’s electronic communications framework is entering a pivotal phase of reform, with the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA ) set to update the regulatory framework for connectivity across the EU. At the BEREC public debriefing on 10 June, the BEREC Chair, Marko Mismas (AKOS, Slovenia), and the Working Group Co-Chairs presented BEREC’s assessment of the DNA proposal, outlining key regulatory considerations that emerged from its analysis. BEREC welcomes the ambition of modernising the EU connectivity framework and supporting resilient, sustainable and high-quality digital networks. At the same time, the assessment highlights areas where further refinement may be needed to ensure that the future framework strengthens rather than adds unnecessary complexity to the internal market for electronic communications. BEREC has developed thematic papers examining key elements of the proposal in [...]
: BEREC external workshop on understanding digital technologies' sufficiency for greener networks and ICTs yannick.stephan Fri, 12/06/2026 - 13:23 IRG Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium, and online Apply deadline jeu 10/09/2026 - 12:00 Private apply form Off Notify subscribers Off Registration Form First name(s) * Surname(s) * Organisation * Position/Function Country * Email address * Participation * I would like to participate in person at the IRG Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium <div class="js-form-item form-item
: BEREC position papers on the Digital Networks Act proposal yannick.stephan Fri, 12/06/2026 - 15:59 Europe’s electronic communications framework is entering a pivotal phase of reform, with the proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA) set to update the regulatory framework for connectivity across the European Union (EU). BEREC has developed 16 thematic papers examining key elements of the proposal in greater depth, supporting evidence-based input to the co-legislators. Three papers are yet to come and are planned to be published by the end of June. BEREC welcomes the ambition to modernise the EU connectivity framework and to support resilient, sustainable and high-quality digital networks. At the same time, the assessment highlights areas where further refinement may be needed to ensure that the future framework strengthens rather than adds unnecessary complexity to the internal market for electronic communications. BEREC remains committed to providing its technical and regulatory expertise to help shape a competit[...]
: BEREC Annual Report 2025 (design version) yannick.stephan Tue, 02/06/2026 - 15:02 Publications BEREC Annual Report 2025 provides, in Part A, an overview of the key developments and market trends in the electronic communications sector in Europe for 2025. The report discusses market dynamics and development of European Union (EU) public policies and regulatory practices, and gives BEREC’s perspectives on these matters, based on the collective expertise and knowledge of the member states national regulatory authorities (NRAs). BEREC’s contribution to the electronic communications sector in Europe has also been outlined. The analysis in this report includes qualitative reasoning based on information from BEREC Working Groups (WGs) and quantitative data from periodic BEREC data collection and other public documents. BEREC's work in 2025 continued to reflect the increasingly complex challenges facing the sector, particularly in relation to criminal and fraudulent activities affecting end-users. BEREC strengthened[...]
: Competition - a key driver of investment and consumer welfare yannick.stephan Wed, 24/06/2026 - 13:52 Latest News The incoming BEREC Chair, Alejandra de Iturriaga, presented BEREC’s perspective on the Digital Networks Act (DNA) proposal during the panel Is DNA Fit for the Age of Fibre, 5G/6G and Satellite? at Cullen International’s 40th Anniversary Conference. Together with policymakers and industry representatives, she discussed how Europe’s future telecoms framework can support investment in next-generation networks while ensuring effective competition and efficient regulation. According to Ms. De Iturriaga, many of BEREC’s messages converge on one central idea: competition remains a key driver of investment and consumer welfare. The incoming BEREC Chair also highlighted the importance of striking the right balance in allocating tasks among the European Commission, national regulatory authorities and Member States. Ms. De Iturriaga outlined BEREC’s continued involvement in the process and its assessment o[...]
: Call for Inputs on interfaces for mobile networks for developers and third-party services yannick.stephan Thu, 02/07/2026 - 16:02 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline to submit contributions: 26 August 2026, 17:00 CEST Background Network Application Programme Interfaces (APIs) play a pivotal role by enabling operators to make their network capabilities available to third-party developers and the wider digital ecosystem. This will accelerate digital transformation by driving innovation in new services and improving the digital experience across industry sectors. The APIs provide access to useful network features, enabling users to retrieve specific information from the network or configure it to meet certain quality parameters (network programmability), such as Quality on Demand (QoD) API. In the past, this market was fragmented, with each operator offering proprietary interfaces, which did not lead to wider acceptance because it made it difficult for developers to build scalable servi[...]
: Join the BEREC public debriefing on 7 October 2026 in Brussels ilze.straustina Wed, 16/09/2026 - 08:57 Latest News On 7 October 2026, BEREC will present the key developments from its recent work and provide insights into future regulatory priorities. BEREC’s 2027 Work Programme: consultation with stakeholders During the event, BEREC will present its draft 2027 Work Programme and launch a public consultation, inviting stakeholders to provide their views and contribute to the development of BEREC’s priorities for the year ahead. The public consultation will offer stakeholders an opportunity to engage with BEREC’s planned activities and provide input on the areas of work that will guide its regulatory analysis and initiatives next year. Europe’s connectivity and telecommunications markets in a global perspective The public debriefing will also provide insights into BEREC’s analysis of the European Union's standing in the global telecommunications landscape. BEREC’s comparative analysis examines where the EU sta[...]
: The impact of generative artificial intelligence on internet openness yannick.stephan Wed, 07/10/2026 - 11:54 Press Releases Generative artificial intelligence (AI) services are increasingly used and they now represent common gateways to online information. While these services can generate efficiencies, reduce search costs and improve users’ experience, there is little transparency about how information is selected and prioritised, and users’ freedom of choice may be affected. In its draft report BEREC highlights how generative AI transforms both user’s access to online content and services and the sustainability of online content production. BEREC also analyses how the current European regulatory framework can tackle the identified challenges. The draft report is now open to public consultation and stakeholders are invited to submit their comments by 11 November 2026. The public consultation on the impact of generative AI and on internet openness forms part of BEREC’s broader work on the dynamics of the di[...]
: Agility – key principle for modern regulation yannick.stephan Mon, 07/09/2026 - 09:42 Latest News During a visit to Colombia from 31 August to 4 September 2026, BEREC Chair Marko Mismas (AKOS, Slovenia) shared his vision on the future of communications regulation at the ANDICOM Congress and at the 21st International Workshop on Regulation. A changing digital environment At the ANDICOM Congress, one of Latin America’s leading ICT and digital transformation events, in the panel Towards Modern and Timely Regulation , the BEREC Chair noted that regulators need to understand the wider digital ecosystem and strengthen cooperation across sectors and institutions. He stressed that agility is a key principle for modern regulation. In BEREC’s view, regulation should be evidence-based, proportionate and flexible enough to adapt to technological and market developments. BEREC has also highlighted this approach in its recent assessment of the European Commission’s proposed Digital Networks Act. Learning from the European[...]
: Michel Van Bellinghen elected BEREC Chair 2028 yannick.stephan Thu, 01/10/2026 - 08:59 Latest News At its plenary meeting on 1 October 2026, the Board of Regulators elected Michel Van Bellinghen , Chair of the BIPT Council (Belgium), as the BEREC Chair for 2028. In the year preceding the chairmanship, he will join the Mini-Board and work closely with the incoming Chair, Alejandra de Iturriaga Gandini ( CNMC , Spain), helping to ensure a smooth handover of responsibilities and continuity in BEREC’s work. This will be the second time Michel Van Bellinghen serves as BEREC Chair. BEREC leadership in 2027 BEREC’s leadership is centred on the Chair, supported by the Vice-Chairs. The Mini-Board, composed of the Chair, the Vice-Chairs and participants without voting rights, provides support for the Chair in carrying out their leadership responsibilities. During the plenary meeting, the Board of Regulators also elected the Vice-Chairs for 2027. Klaus Steinmaurer ( RTR , Austria) and Karol Krzywicki ( UKE , Poland) wi[...]
: Public consultation on the draft BEREC Work Programme 2027 yannick.stephan Thu, 01/10/2026 - 09:00 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline to submit contributions: 31 October 2026 In January this year, BEREC adopted the Outline BEREC Work Programme 2027 , which reflected BEREC's objectives for the upcoming year. BEREC launched a first Call for inputs on the Work Programme 2027 from 27 February to 15 April. During the call for proposals, several additional actions were identified. Considering the early input received, during the 68th BEREC ordinary meetings (1-2 October 2026), the Board of Regulators adopted the draft BEREC Work Programme 2027 [BoR (26) 142] for public consultation. Background BEREC prepares its annual work programme in accordance with Article 21 of the BEREC Regulation and the BEREC Strategy 2026-2030 to guide how it organises and prioritises its work towards clearly defined objectives. The 2027 draft work programme was developed inclusively and transparently, with cont[...]
: 15th BEREC Stakeholder Forum ilze.straustina Fri, 25/09/2026 - 12:22 Belgium, and online Maison de la Poste, Brussels Apply deadline mer 24/02/2027 - 12:00 Private apply form Off Notify subscribers Off Registration Form In this form, you can select either online or in-person participation at the 15th BEREC Stakeholder Forum – Meet&Greet sessions and Conference. The Meet&Greet sessions are for physical attendees exclusively and will not be livestreamed. The event is free of charge. Please choose your type of participation * I will attend the 15th BEREC Stakeholder Forum in person I will follow the 15th BEREC Stakeholder Forum online (BEREC website, LinkedIn, YouTube) Personal Data Name(s) <div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-textfield
: Call for Inputs on the review of the regulatory framework for regulated intra-EU communications yannick.stephan Fri, 02/10/2026 - 12:10 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline to submit contributions: 6 November 2026 Background The European Commission has invited BEREC to assess the functioning of the market and to provide its views on the regulatory framework, including the transition towards the application of the principle that retail prices for regulated intra-EU calls and SMS should not differ from domestic retail prices from 1 January 2029, subject to the applicable technical conditions. Aim This exercise supports BEREC’s work in the context of the European Commission’s review of Article 5a of Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 laying down measures concerning open internet access, as amended, concerning intra-EU calls and SMS. With the input received, BEREC will prepare its Opinion on the review of the regulatory framework for regulated intra-EU communications for the European Commission. S[...]
: Europe’s telecom sector delivers great value for money and shows progress, but still has ground to cover on some dimensions yannick.stephan Tue, 06/10/2026 - 17:22 Press Releases European consumers benefit from affordable broadband services and a sector that remains financially resilient overall and supportive of investment and innovation, according to BEREC’s latest fact-finding report on where Europe stands in telecommunications. At the same time, the EU-27 still has to fill in the gap to the top global peers on network download speeds, while the roll-out of next-generation networks is not yet complete. In its fact-finding report, BEREC sketches a comparative picture of where Europe stands on connectivity, services affordability, network performance, competitive landscape, access regulation and consolidation matters, as well as operators’ overall financial health, highlighting both the sector’s strengths and the areas where further progress is needed. The report also underscores the determinant role of the[...]
: Public consultation on the draft BEREC Report on access conditions to State aid funded networks yannick.stephan Wed, 07/10/2026 - 09:08 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline to submit contributions: 13 November 2026 During the 68th BEREC ordinary meetings (1-2 October 2026), the Board of Regulators adopted the draft BEREC Report on access conditions to State aid funded networks [BoR (26) 139] for public consultation. Background Privately funded broadband networks have reached substantial coverage in commercially viable areas in many EU Member States. However, public funds need to be put at use to cover the remainder of the territory, households and/or population in market failure areas, since the economic drivers for private deployment are lacking in difficult-to-reach, remote areas. State aid has significantly supported the deployment of Fibre-To-The-Premise (FTTP) networks in recent years, particularly through the Recovery and Resilience Facility, extending very high-capacity network[...]
: Public consultation on the draft BEREC Report on the impact of generative AI on internet openness yannick.stephan Wed, 07/10/2026 - 09:10 Breadcrumbs Public Consultations & Calls for Inputs Deadline to submit contributions: 11 November 2026 (CoB) During the 68th BEREC ordinary meetings (1-2 October 2026), the Board of Regulators adopted the draft BEREC Report on the impact of generative AI on internet openness [BoR (26) 141] for public consultation. Background Generative AI services have spread rapidly in the last five years and have deeply modified our everyday digital activities. Such technology can greatly benefit a variety of different actors, including end and business users, but also national regulatory authorities (NRAs) who increasingly use AI solutions to support their regulatory tasks (e.g. for market surveillance, competition analysis and spectrum management or for knowledge-sharing on AI regulation). While generative AI can enrich user experience and complement traditional methods of accessing, g[...]
: BEREC Study trip to Japan yannick.stephan Tue, 03/11/2026 - 10:27 Latest News From 26 to 30 October, BEREC’s leadership visited Japan on a study trip aimed at strengthening international relations and exchanging experience with key partners from government, industry, research and academia. The delegation was led by BEREC Chair Marko Mismas (AKOS, Slovenia) and was made up of Vice-Chairs Alejandra de Ituarriaga (CNMC, Spain), Michel Van Bellinghen (BIPT, Belgium), Sarah Jacquier-Pelissier (Arcep, France), Giacomo Lasorella (AGCOM, Italy), Klaus Steinmaurer (RTR, Austria) and Robert Mourik (ComReg, Ireland). The representative of participants without voting rights, Milan Radulovic (EKIP, Montenegro), and the Director of the BEREC Office, Verena Weber, also joined the delegation. The visit was part of BEREC’s broader efforts to deepen dialogue with international stakeholders and to gather first-hand insight into developments in advanced digital and telecommunications markets. Japan, as a global leader in connec[...]