Public consultation on the draft BEREC Guidelines on the application of Article 3 of Regulation (EU) 2022/612 of 6 April 2022 on roaming on public communications networks (Wholesale Roaming Guidelines)
BEREC Opens Public Consultation on Updated Wholesale Roaming Guidelines Extending to Ukraine and Moldova BEREC has launched a public consultation on revised Wholesale 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, address wholesale roaming access obligations for mobile network operators and access rights for seekers under the Roaming Regulation. The consultation period runs until April 17, 2026, with stakeholders invited to submit contributions via email. These guidelines complement existing retail roaming guidelines and will inform national regulatory authorities' compliance supervision across EU member states.
Key Takeaways
- arrow_right_alt BEREC expanded the Roam-Like-At-Home area to include Ukraine and Moldova effective January 1, 2026, enabling users to make calls, send texts, and use data without additional charges.
- arrow_right_alt The revised Wholesale Roaming Guidelines replace the 2022 version and address wholesale roaming access obligations for mobile network operators.
- arrow_right_alt Public consultation deadline is April 17, 2026, with contributions to be submitted to GL-ROAMING@DISTRO.BEREC.EUROPA.EU.
- arrow_right_alt National regulatory authorities will use these guidelines to supervise compliance with the Roaming Regulation in their respective countries.
- arrow_right_alt The guidelines complement BEREC's Retail Roaming Guidelines and provide practical guidance on the Roaming Regulation's application.