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Moldova Establishes ARCOM Regulatory Authority Following Institutional Renaming

The National Agency for Regulation in Electronic Communications and Information Technology (ANRCETI) has officially changed its name to the National Agency for Regulation in Communications (ARCOM).

The renaming was approved under Board of Directors Decision No. 50/2025 and took effect on 1 January 2026. The institutional transition formally establishes ARCOM as Moldova’s communications regulator, replacing ANRCETI in name while maintaining the same legal mandate and regulatory powers.


ARCOM Regulatory Authority: Scope and Responsibilities


The ARCOM regulatory authority continues to exercise full oversight over:

  • Electronic communications networks and services

  • Telecommunications and radio equipment

  • Postal communications services


Despite the change in institutional name, there are currently no announced amendments to regulatory procedures, certification frameworks, licensing systems, or approval pathways.

For manufacturers, importers, and service providers, compliance obligations remain unchanged.


No Impact on Certification or Approval Procedures


ARCOM will maintain continuity in:

  • Type approval procedures

  • Equipment certification requirements

  • Conformity assessment processes

  • Market access conditions


Existing approvals, filings, and regulatory authorizations remain valid under the authority’s new designation.

However, companies should update internal documentation and future submissions to reflect ARCOM as the competent regulatory authority.


Graphic illustrating ANRCETI renamed to ARCOM in Moldova, highlighting regulatory continuity and unchanged telecom certification and approval processes.

Legal Engineering Perspective


Although administrative in nature, regulator renaming requires careful compliance housekeeping. Companies operating in Moldova should review:


  • Certificates and declarations referencing ANRCETI

  • Regulatory citations in technical documentation

  • Compliance databases and internal tracking systems

  • Contracts and distributor agreements


Updating references ensures alignment with the ARCOM regulatory authority and prevents administrative inconsistencies in future audits or filings.


Conclusion


Effective 1 January 2026, ANRCETI has been renamed ARCOM under Board Decision No. 50/2025. While the institutional name has changed, regulatory responsibilities and compliance procedures remain stable.

For industry stakeholders, the transition confirms regulatory continuity under the ARCOM regulatory authority without introducing new certification or approval requirements.

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