Technology, Telecommunications & Media Law - Outlook & Perspectives 2011 - Update

INTRODUCTION

Cyprus became part of the European Union on 1 May 2004. Recently, the European Union has gradually legislated comprehensively to cover the area of electronic communications. The 'telecommunications package' that the European Union has implemented has been designed to facilitate fair competition in the electronic communications sector and consists of various legal instruments that have a direct effect in EU Member States.

The EU legal framework is not limited to telecommunications networks and services but also extends to cover electronic communications networks and services. However, it is worth noting that the European Union is currently considering reforms that will inevitably affect the electronic communications sector and Member States that implement such regulations and laws.