Romania, located in Eastern Europe, has a diverse topography with the Carpathian Mountains in the north and the Danube River in the south, which can present challenges for infrastructure and telecommunications. Its population of approximately 19 million is unevenly distributed, with a high concentration in urban areas such as Bucharest, but also in some rural regions which are less connected. Romania's telecommunications market is growing, underpinned by a progressive approach to digitalisation. The country has an advanced broadband infrastructure which ranks among the fastest in the world, and a high mobile penetration rate, indicative of a mature telecommunications sector. In terms of technology, Romania has a burgeoning IT sector, with software and digital services exports being a significant contributor to the economy. Renewable energy is another developing area, with the country having substantial hydroelectric, wind, and solar potential, though this sector still has room for growth.

ITU Region
Region-1
Geographic Region
Europe
Regulatory Body
National Authority for Management and Regulation in Communications of Romania ANCOM
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Mobile Network Operators

The are 4 companies operating mobile networks in this region.

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Digi Mobil Romania

Digi Mobil Romania, also known as RCS & RDS, is a prominent telecommunications holding company operating in Romania. The company was established in 1992 by Zoltán Teszári, Ioan Bendei, and other businessmen under the name TVS Holding Brasov, initially providing cable television services in Brașov and Timișoara. In 1997, it underwent a name change to Romania Cable Systems SA (RCS) and simultaneously established Romania Data System SA (RDS) to offer internet services. The merger of RCS and RDS in 2005 resulted in the formation of RCS & RDS. The company is majority-owned by its founder Zoltán...
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Romania
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Orange Romania

Orange Romania, initially known as Mobil Rom, was established in 1997. It began its operations under the brand names Dialog and Alo. In 2002, these brands were unified under the Orange brand, marking a significant rebranding phase. Orange Romania is a subsidiary of Orange S.A., a major telecommunications operator globally. The company is headquartered in Bucharest, Romania, and has been a prominent player in the Romanian telecommunications market. As of 2018, Orange Romania was the largest GSM network operator in the country, with a substantial customer base and a significant market share. The...
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Romania
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Telekom Romania

Telekom Romania Mobile Communications S.A., a mobile network company in Romania, was wholly owned by OTE, which is controlled by Deutsche Telekom. The company operated under the Telekom brand and was initially launched as Cosmorom in 1999. In 2004, ownership transitioned to Greek OTE. Telekom Romania Mobile had a market share of about 15% with 3.5 million subscribers as of July 2021. The company operated alongside Telekom Romania Communications, which traces its origins back to ROM-POST-TELECOM, later renamed Romtelecom. Both companies were unified under the Telekom brand in 2014. On November...
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Romania
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Vodafone Romania

Vodafone Romania S.A. is a mobile phone network operator that began operations in Romania in April 1997. Initially, it was the first GSM network in the country and was known as Connex. The company underwent a rebranding phase, transitioning from Connex to Connex-Vodafone, and eventually dropping the Connex name in April 2006 to align with the global Vodafone brand. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vodafone Group plc. The majority ownership of Vodafone Romania was established when Vodafone Group procured 79% of Mobifon's shares from Telesystems International Wireless, a Canadian...
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Romania
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