I. Electronic communications
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Commission Decision 2009/978/EU, of 16 December 2009, amending Decision 2002/622/EC establishing a Radio Spectrum Policy Group
- Commission Decision 2009/978/EU, of 16.12.2009 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1011456
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Directive 2009/136/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 25 November 2009, amending Directive 2002/22/EC, Directive 2002/58/EC and Regulation (EC) No. 2006/2004
- Directive 2009/136/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 25.11.2009 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1011384
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Directive 2009/140/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 25 November 2009, amending Directives 2002/21/EC, 2002/19/EC and 2002/20/EC
- Directive 2009/140/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 25.11.2009 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1011429
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Regulation (EC) No. 1211/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 25 November 2009, establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) and the Office
- Regulation (EC) No. 1211/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 25.11.2009 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1011446
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Commission Recommendation of 15 October 2008, on notifications, time limits and consultations provided for in Article 7 of Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services
- Commission Recommendation 2008/850/EC, of 15.10.2008 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=983982
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Commission Recommendation of 7 April 2008, on authorisation of mobile communication services on aircraft (MCA services) in the European
- Commission Recommendation 2008/295/CE, of 7.4.2008 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984008
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Commission Decision of 7 April 2008, on harmonised conditions of spectrum use for the operation of mobile communication services on aircraft (MCA services) in the Community
- Commission Decision 2008/294/EC, of 7.4.2008 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984041
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Commission Decision of 21 December 2007, amending Decision 2003/548/EC as regards the deletion of specific types of leased line from the minimum set of leased lines
- Commission Decision 2008/60/EC, of 21.12.2007 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984068
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Commission Recommendation 2007/879/EC of 17 of December 2007 - on relevant product and service markets within the electronic communications sector susceptible to ex ante regulation in accordance with Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services.
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Commission Recommendation 2007/879/EC, of 17.12.2007
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984081
(See: SEC(2007) 1483 final - Explanantory note)
- Explanantory note SEC(2007) 1483 final from the Commission, of 7.2.2008 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=991202
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Commission Recommendation 2007/879/EC, of 17.12.2007
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984081
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Communication from Commission, 18 July 2007 - Strengthening the Internal Market for Mobile TV - COM (2007) 409 final
- Communication from the Commission COM(2007) 409 final, of 18.7.2007 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984123
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Roaming on public mobile telephone networks within the Community
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Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 7.3.2002
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984129
Subject to subsequent change
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Regulation EC no. 717/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 27.6.2007
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984242
Subject to subsequent change
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Regulation (EC) no. 544/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 18.6.2009
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984310
Subject to subsequent change
- Regulation (EU) No 531/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 13.06.2012 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1132567
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 1203/2012, of 14.12.2012 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1148366
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Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 7.3.2002
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984129
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Directive 2007/176/EC, of 11 December of 2006, list of standards and/or specifications for electronic communications networks, services and associated facilities and services and replacing all previous versions
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Commission Decision 2007/176/EC, of 11.12.2006
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984473
Subject to subsequent change
- Commission Decision 2008/286/EC, of 17.3.2008 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984522
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Commission Decision 2007/176/EC, of 11.12.2006
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984473
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Communication from the commission, of 7 March of 2006 - Report regarding the outcome of the Review of the Scope of Universal Service in accordance with Article 15(2) of Directive 2002/22/EC
- Communication from the Comission COM(2006) 163 final, of 7.4.2006 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984695
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Directive 2006/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 15 March 2006 on the retention of data generated or processed in connection with the provision of publicly available electronic communications services or of public communications networks and amending Directive 2002/58/EC
- Directive 2006/24/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 15.3.2006 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984649
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Communication from the commission, of 6 February of 2006 - on Market Reviews under the EU Regulatory Framework - Consolidating the internal market for electronic communications - COM (2006) 28 final
- Communication from the Commission COM(2006) 28 final, of 6.2.2006 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984723
- Annexes SEC(2006) 86 from the Commission, of 6.2.2006 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=991276
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Communication from the Commission - On the Review of the Scope of Universal Service in accordance with Article 15 of Directive 2002/22/EC - COM (2005) 203
- Communication from the Commission COM (2005) 203, of 24.5.2005 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984760
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Commission recommendation 2005/292/EC, of 6 April of 2005, on broadband electronic communications through powerlines (powerline communications - PLC)
- Commission Recommendation 2005/292/EC, of 6.4.2005 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984775
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Commission Recommendation 2005/268/CE, on the provision of leased lines in the European Union: Part 2 - Pricing aspects of wholesale leased line part circuits, 29 March 2005
- Commission Recommendation 2005/268/EC, of 29.3.2005 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=991657
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Commission Recommendation on the provision of leased lines in the European Union. Part 1 - Major supply conditions for wholesale leased lines, 21 January 2005. Part 2 - Pricing aspects of wholesale leased line part circuits, 29 March 2005.
- Commission Recommendation 2005/57/EC, of 21.01.2005 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984790
- Commission Recommendation C(2005) 103/2, of 21.1.2005 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=991310
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Commission Recommendation 2003/558/EC, of 25 July 2003, on the processing of caller location information in electronic communication networks for the purpose of location-enhanced emergency call services
- Commission Recommendation 2003/558/EC, of 25.7.2003 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984820
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Commission Decision 2003/548/EC, of 24 July 2003, on the minimum set of leased lines with harmonised characteristics and associated standards referred to in Article 18 of the Universal Service Directive
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Commission Decision 2003/548/EC, of 24.7.2003
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984831
Subject to subsequent changes
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Commission Decision 2003/548/EC, of 24.7.2003
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984831
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Commission Recommendation 2003/561/EC, of 23 July 2003, on notifications, time limits and consultations provided for in Article 7 of Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services
- Commission Recommendation 2003/561/EC, of 23.7.2003 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984884
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Commission Recommendation 2003/203/EC of 20 March 2003, on the harmonisation of the provision of public R-LAN access to public electronic communications networks and services in the Community
- Commission Recommendation 2003/203/EC, of 20.3.2003 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984953
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Commission Directive 2002/77/EC, of 16 September 2002 - on competition in the markets for electronic communications networks and services
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Commission Directive 2002/77/EC, of 16.9.2002
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984978
'Liberalization' Directives Revoked
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Commission Directive 2002/77/EC, of 16.9.2002
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=984978
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Commission Decision of 29 July 2002 (2002/627/EC) - establishing the European Regulators Group for Electronic Communications Networks and Services
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Commission Decision no. 2002/627/EC, of 29.7.2002
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985012
Subject to subsequent change
- Commission Decision no. 2004/641/EC, of 14.9.2004 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985032
- Commission Decision no. 2007/804/EC, of 6.12.2007 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985100
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Commission Decision no. 2002/627/EC, of 29.7.2002
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985012
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Commission Decision of 26 July 2002 (2002/622/EC) - establishing a Radio Spectrum Policy Group
- Commission Decision no. 2002/622/EC, of 26.7.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985207
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Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 12 July 2002 - concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (Directive on privacy and electronic communications)
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Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and Council of the European Union, of 12.7.2002
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985319
Subject to subsequent change
- Directive 2006/24/EC of the European Parliament and Council of the European Union, of 15.3.2006 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985341
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Directive 2002/58/EC of the European Parliament and Council of the European Union, of 12.7.2002
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985319
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Commission guidelines on market analysis and the assessment of significant market power under the Community regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services (2002/C 165/03 - published at 11.7.2002)
- Commission guidelines 2002/C 165/03, of 11.7.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985407
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Directive 2002/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 7 March 2002 - on universal service and users' rights relating to electronic communications networks and services (Universal Service Directive)
- Directive 2002/22/EC of the European Parliament and Council, of 7.3.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985479
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Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 7 March 2002 - on a common regulatory framework for electronic communications networks and services (Framework Directive)
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Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and Council, of 7.3.2002
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985499
Subject to subsequent change
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Regulation EC no. 717/2007 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 27.6.2007
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1025874
Subject to subsequent change
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Regulation (EC) no. 544/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 18.62009
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1025875
Subject to subsequent change
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Directive 2002/21/EC of the European Parliament and Council, of 7.3.2002
http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985499
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Directive 2002/20/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 7 March 2002 - on the authorisation of electronic communications networks and services (Authorisation Directive)
- Directive 2002/20/EC of the European Parliament and Council, of 7.3.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985530
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Directive 2002/19/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 7 March 2002 - on access to, and interconnection of, electronic communications networks and associated facilities (Access Directive)
- Directive 2002/19/EC of the European Parliament and Council, of 7.3.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985554
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Decision no. 676/2002/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 7 March 2002 - on a regulatory framework for radio spectrum policy in the European Community (Radio Spectrum Decision)
- Decision no 676/2002/EC of the European Parliament and Council, of 7.3.2002 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985580
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Regulation (EC) No. 2887/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 18 December 2000 - on unbundled access to the local loop
- Regulation (EC) no. 2887/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 18.12.2000 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985596
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Commission Recommendation 2000/417/EC, of 25 May 2000, on unbundled access to the local loop: enablingthe competitive provision of a full range of electronic communications services including broadband multimedia and high-speed Internet
- Commission Recommendation 2000/417/EC, of 25.05.2000 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985631
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Commission Decision, of 13 May 2009, on the selection of operators of pan-European systems providing mobile satellite services (MSS)
- Commission Decision 2009/449/EC, of 13.05.2009 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=985642
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Commission Recommendation C(2005) 1031, of 6 April 2005, on broadband electronic communications through powerlines
- Commission Recommendation 2005/292/EC, of 6.4.2005 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=986155
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Commission Decision of 21 May 2010 repealing Decision 2002/627/EC establishing the European Regulators Group for Electronic Communications Networks and Services
- Decision 2010/299/EU of Commission, of 21 May 2010 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1027168
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Commission Recommendation 2011/750/UE, of 08.09.2011, on support for an EU-wide eCall service in electronic communication networks for the transmission of in-vehicle emergency calls based on 112 (eCalls) - Commission Recommendation 2011/750/UE
- Commission Recommendation 2011/750/UE, of 08.09.2011 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1105319
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Decision No. 243/2012/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2012 establishing a multiannual radio spectrum policy programme
- Decision No. 243/2012/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 14.03.2012 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1121927
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Regulation (EU) 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October, on european standardisation, amending Council Directives 89/686/EEC and 93/15/EEC and Directives 94/9/EC, 94/25/EC, 95/16/EC, 97/23/EC, 98/34/EC, 2004/22/EC, 2007/23/EC, 2009/23/EC and 2009/105/EC of the EP and of the Council and repealing Council Decision 87/95/EEC and Decision 1673/2006/EC of EP and Council
- Regulation (EU) no. 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 25 October http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1147468
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Commission Recommendation of 12 December 2012 on the notification procedure provided for in Article 22(3) of Directive 2002/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on universal service and users' rights relating to electronic communications networks and services
- Commission Recommendation 2012/798/EU of 12.12.2012 http://www.anacom.pt/render.jsp?contentId=1148370
Legislation
Thematic Areas
Access and Interconnection
Information available in this area: Legislation; Determinations on ADSL offers from PT Comunicações; Statistical information to be provided by public telec.network operators; Interconnection; Traffic ownership; Significant market power; Reference interconnection offer; General and prior conditions to the negotiation of interconnection agreements; Interconnection agreements; Prices; Internet access; Selection and pre-selection of operator; Cost model for the fixed telecommunications networkBroadband area
This area contains a range of information on broadband Internet access, including ANACOM’s powers and initiatives, the national and community legislation in force, the complementary measures adopted by ANACOM, statistics, studies and several reports.Ducts Access
Obtain information on the applicable regime, consult adopted determinations and the offers of the concessionaire in this area and follow the respective developments through related information.Digital Television
Information available in this area: legislation; news and press releases on DT; licence granted; archive on Conference on Digital Terrestrial Television - DVB-T (2000).Electronic Commerce
Information available in this area: ANACOM's duties; Legislation (Portuguese and European Union Law); Relevant studies and work.Emergency Communications
A new area has been made developed on emergency communications with information about the varied remit of ANACOM and current Europena Union and national legislation, studies and reports and links of interest.Electronic communications - market analysis
This area comprises all the available information on each of the relevant markets identified by ANACOM, in compliance with Regicom and Commission Recommendation 2003/311/EC, of 11 February 2003.Electronic communications - regulatory framework
This area contains a wide range of information on the regulatory framework for electronic communications, both as adopted in the European Union in 2002 and as approved in 2009.ITED - ITUR
ITED - ITURInternational Activity
Find out about ANACOM's participation in international sectorial bodies, such as IRG, ERG, CEPT, ITU and UPU.International Roaming
Here you can get a range of useful information about roaming, in particular about what you will have to pay for calls or your voicemail when using your mobile abroad.Laboratories
Fully aware of the modernisation challenges faced by the industry and the need to ensure high quality products and services, ANACOM is endowed with three specialised laboratories, with which it helps further national technological development.Leased Lines
Information available in this area: legislation, complementary determinations on the PTC's cost accounting system; entities with significant market power, quality of leased lines service, reformulation and suspension of leased lines offer; information about prices; national and international studies and reports.Local Loop Unbundling
Information available in this area: Determinations of ICP-ANACOM; Reference Unbundling Offer (RUO) (PTC); EU and IRG Initiatives; Working Group; Public Survey on LLU; FAQ's.Mobile Networks and Services
Information available in this area: Legislation; determinations on IMT-2000/UMTS , voice mail , informative services , significant market power, adhesion contracts, portability - Information to consumers, survey on quality of service of mobile (QoS-GSM), other relevant information about IMT-2000/UMTS; ERMES, Mobile Communications in Portugal.Numbering, Names and Addressing
Information available in this area: legislation; complementary determinations on portability, selection and pre-selection, virtual phone cards, Portuguese numbering plan, public consultations; ETO; FAQ's.Online Services
Online Services - Access to interactive electronic Forms.Postal area
Information available in this area: national and EU legislation, CTT's development plan, quality of service and overall complaints; prices and postal tariffs for 2003; statement of compliance of CTT's cost accounting system; audit to the service quality indicators of CTT; conventions; quality reports; european studies; licences/authorizations.R&TTE Regulatory Framework
Information available in this area: R&TTE Regulatory Framework; reasons of the R&TTE framework adoption; applicable equipment; information about Essential requirements; conformity assessment procedures; notification to Anacom; publication of interfaces by operators; publication of technical specifications; inspection (market surveillance); spectrum authorities.Spectrum management
Information available in this area: Legislation; Electronic Communications Committee Decisions; Exposure to electromagnetic radiation and related issues; useful links; data base and useful information about audio broadcast operators; television broadcast operators; personal radio service - citizen band.Sector
Information available in this area: sector's organization; operators' list; licences/authorizations granted by ANACOM; codes of providers and telecommunications services.Telephone Service at a Fixed Location and Universal Service
Information available in this area: legislation; determinations on Fixed Telephone Service and Universal Service, public pay phones, adhesion contracts, public consultation; information on liberalization communications; consumer rights; FAQ's and Publications.URSI - Portuguese Committee
This area contains information on the Portuguese Committee of URSI - International Union of Radio Science. The work of this Committee is organised by ANACOM.Services and Useful Information
Universal Service
Tenders for the selection of provider(s) of universal service of electronic communications
ANACOM Events
ANACOM Conference 2013 - Financing the future, 01.07.2013
World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC-15)
World Radiocommunication Conference 2015 (WRC-15), Geneva, 2-27.11.2015
Association of CPLP Communications and Telecommunications Regulators
ARCTEL-CPLPhttp://www.arctel-cplp.org/
Statements/clarifications
Positions, clarifications and statements issued by ANACOM between 2004 and 2013
Forms for electronic and interactive services
Access the services which we provide electronically
Frequently asked questions
FAQ on Audiotext, Digital Terrestrial Television - DTT, International Roaming, Licences for land mobile service private radiocommunications networks, Local Loop Unbundling, Message-Based value Added Services, National Numbering Plan, Operator Portability, R&TTE Regulatory Framework, Telephone Service at a Fixed Location and Universal Service, VoIP