Public consultation on the draft BEREC Guidelines on Regulation (EU) 2022/612 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2286 (Retail Roaming Guidelines)
BEREC Opens Public Consultation on Updated Retail Roaming Guidelines Extending to Ukraine and Moldova BEREC has launched a public consultation on revised Retail Roaming Guidelines reflecting the geographical expansion of the EU's Roam-Like-At-Home (RLAH) area to include Ukraine and Moldova as of January 1, 2026. The updated guidelines, adopted during BEREC's 66th ordinary meeting, complement provisions of Regulation (EU) 2022/612 and Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/2286. The revision enables users from Moldova and Ukraine in the EU, and EU citizens in these countries, to make calls, send texts, and use mobile data without additional charges as if in their home country. Stakeholders have until April 17, 2026 to submit contributions via email to GL-ROAMING@DISTRO.BEREC.EUROPA.EU. National regulatory authorities are expected to reference these guidelines when supervising roaming regulation compliance.
Key Takeaways
- arrow_right_alt BEREC expanded the Roam-Like-At-Home area to include Ukraine and Moldova effective January 1, 2026, requiring updated guidelines.
- arrow_right_alt The revised Retail Roaming Guidelines complement EU roaming regulations and wholesale roaming access guidelines for consistent application across member states.
- arrow_right_alt Public consultation deadline is April 17, 2026, with contributions to be published alongside a summary respecting confidentiality requests.
- arrow_right_alt National regulatory authorities are expected to use these guidelines when supervising compliance with roaming regulations in their respective countries.