Indicator
Communications regulatory framework
Implemented
Not Implemented
Not Applicable
Level 0
Level 5
| Level | ALB | BIH | KOS | MNE | MKD | SRB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A regulatory framework for electronic communications is in place. | ||||||
| The regulatory framework aims to: 1) simplify the regulatory burden and ensure minimal uncertainty for all actors, 2) guarantee fairness and transparency. *The framework is significantly outdated. | ||||||
| The regulatory framework: 1) ensures accessibility of communications regulations; and 2) allows key stakeholders and the public to take part in the drafting of regulatory proposals and analyses. | ||||||
| Indicators related to the conditions in the electronic communications sector are regularly collected and updated. | ||||||
| An independent communications regulator has been established. It has clearly defined responsibilities and objectives along with adequate human and financial resources to undertake them. *The Regulator’s independence is either not adequately ensured or challenged. | ||||||
| The regulator is accountable to an oversight body. | ||||||
| Regulatory Impact Assessment is conducted in the early stages of formulation of new regulatory proposals. | ||||||
| An effective system for the review of regulations’ legality and procedural fairness and bodies issuing regulatory sanctions are in place. | ||||||
| Reports on the activities and performance of the communications regulator are published regularly. *Not consistently | ||||||
| There is evidence of advanced or full alignment with key pillars of the EU Electronic Communications Code, in particular for: 1) aligning voice termination rates across operators’ fixed/wireless networks and 2) updating relevant product and service markets within the electronic communications sector. *Not fully implemented | ||||||
| Systematic reviews of the stock of significant regulation against clearly defined policy goals are conducted and published. | ||||||
| There is evidence of advanced or full alignment with key pillars of the EU Electronic Communications Code, in particular for: 1) creating a permit-exempt deployment regime to simplify and accelerate 5G network installations; 2) reducing the cost and increasing the speed of deployment of very high capacity networks (including fibre and 5G); 3) providing access to 5G radio spectrum and encouraging operator’s investments. *Limited alignment in either count (1), count (2) or (3) or all of the aforementioned | ||||||
| There is evidence of active cooperation with other communications regulatory authorities on cross-border regulations. |
Note that for Bosnia and Herzegovina, “State” stands for the state level, while “FBiH” stands for the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and “RS” stands for Republika Srpska - the two entities of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Note that the presented scoring criteria system is not a full representation of the scoring methodology used to determine the score for an indicator. For more information, see the Methodology section.