The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) is a regulative authority composed of the Board of Regulators (BoR) - the heads or nominated high-level representatives of National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs), Working Groups (WGs) and the Contact Network (CN). BEREC is overseeing the day-to-day operation and voting on the adoption of initial proposals. While the WGs work on specific topics under the BEREC Work programme and develop initial proposals, the CN ensures the coordination of the proposals to be considered by the BoR for voting.
BEREC contributes to the development and better functioning of the internal market for electronic communications networks and services. It does so by aiming to ensure a consistent application of the EU regulatory framework and by aiming to promote an effective internal market in the telecoms sector, in order to bring even greater benefits to consumers and businesses alike.
Furthermore, BEREC assists the @EC and the NRAs in implementing the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications. It provides advice on request and on its own initiative to the European institutions and complements, at the European level, the regulatory tasks performed by the NRAs at the national level.
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The BEREC Office is an EU Agency supporting BEREC and, it represents its legal personality. The BEREC Office provides all necessary professional and administrative support for the work of BEREC, including financial, organisational and ICT services, and contributes to BEREC’s regulatory work for the benefit of people in Europe.
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Mentions in press and media 25
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| Jan 23, 2026 | EU decision doesn’t end ‘Fair Share’ debate, says ACT CEO Batyi | ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi The move by the European Commission, through a new Digital Networks Act, of not imposing a fee that “over the top” (OTT) platforms such as YouTube and Netflix ought to pay to terrestrial mobile network operators for ... |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Telecoms firms lose bid to rein in US tech giants | Google, Meta Platforms, Netflix, Microsoft and Amazon will not face heavy-handed regulations in Europe’s digital rule overhaul despite calls from telecommunications companies, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Thursday. A s... |
| Nov 28, 2024 | The Underwater Web: Sabotage and Regulation in the Digital Age | In the vast ocean of the internet, submarine cables are the lifelines. They carry data across continents, enabling communication, commerce, and connection. But what happens when these cables are threatened? Recent events in the Baltic Sea h... |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Что думают регуляторы по поводу ограничений на загрузку данных из интернета | Мы уже обсуждали, как в разных странах контролируют работу провайдеров — так, в апреле этого года Федеральная комиссия по связи США обязала местных операторов внедрить специальную маркировку для описания интернет-тарифов, подобную этикеткам... |
| Nov 4, 2024 | The Tug of War in South Africa's Telecoms: Fair Share vs. Free Market | The South African telecommunications landscape is in the midst of a heated debate. At the center of this storm is the concept of "Fair Share." This idea suggests that over-the-top (OTT) service providers, like Netflix and Facebook... |
| Nov 4, 2024 | The Tug of War in South Africa's Telecom Landscape: Fair Share and Legacy Devices | In the heart of South Africa's telecommunications sector, a storm brews. The debate over the "Fair Share" principle rages on, with industry leaders divided. Meanwhile, the legacy of 2G devices clings stubbornly to the market, hamp... |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Cell C CEO opposes regulated ‘Fair Share’ in South African telecoms | Cell C CEO Jorges Mendes Jorge Mendes says operators should come to commercial agreements instead of regulation mandating Fair Share. Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes has weighed in on the “Fair Share” debate raging in South Africa, saying network o... |
| Aug 22, 2024 | The Digital Tug-of-War: South Africa's Broadband Dilemma | In the vast landscape of South Africa's telecommunications, a storm brews. The Association of Comms and Technology (ACT) has thrown down the gauntlet, demanding that over-the-top (OTT) service providers like Netflix step into the regulatory... |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Internet giants must ‘pay to play’ in South Africa | The Association of Comms and Technology (ACT) has argued for the inclusion of so-called over-the-top (OTT) service providers like Netflix in the policy and regulatory regimes governing telecommunications in South Africa. Speaking at the lau... |
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FAQ about BEREC
When was BEREC founded?
BEREC was founded in 2009.
What has the press written about BEREC?
Parsers VC has collected 25 articles mentioning BEREC, among them “EU decision doesn’t end ‘Fair Share’ debate, says ACT CEO Batyi” (Jan 23, 2026) and “Telecoms firms lose bid to rein in US tech giants” (Jan 9, 2026).
Is BEREC still active?
Yes, BEREC is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 18, 2026.