The Agency for Communications Networks and Services of the Republic of Slovenia informs the public that it participated in the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. The Agency's DirectorandBEREC Chairperson, Mr. Marko Mišmašparticipated in the GSMA - BEREC round table discussion at this largest event in the field of mobile communications and digital technologies on a global scale, where he presented the common view of European regulators on the future development of the regulatory framework for electronic communications in the European Union.
He underlined that BEREC would like to continue to participate actively and constructively in the regulatory process, in particular in the discussions on the future European framework for digital networks. By engaging directly with users and market stakeholders, BEREC is able to provide independent, evidence-based expert analysis on market developments and technological trends to European institutions, industry and other stakeholders. In the debate, he pointed out that Europe has made significant progress in the field of electronic communications in recent years, notably with the introduction of the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC), but that a number of challenges remain, including the uneven take-up of fibre networks, the slower roll-out of stand-alone 5G networks, and differences in investment incentives between Member States.
At the same time, the concept of "smart simplification " of regulation has been at the forefront, which means reducing the complexity of rules while preserving the fundamental objectives of regulation, such as effective competition, user protection, regulatory predictability and technology neutrality.
"The aim is not to replace the existing system, but to make it more resilient and adaptable to future challenges," said Marko Mišmaš, the Agency's Director. He said the Digital Networks Act (DNA) presents an opportunity to modernise the European regulatory framework, with future solutions based on the principles of evidence before market intervention, proportionality, legal predictability, user protection and preserving competition.
Organised annually by the global association GSMA, Mobile World Congress brings together industry representatives, regulators, technology companies and policy makers from around the world to discuss key trends and future developments in the digital ecosystem.
