Serbia meets regulatory hurdles for 'Roam Like at Home' regime

Serbia has finalized legal amendments to its Law on Electronic Communications, paving the way for future negotiations and implementation of the "Roam Like at Home" regime. This initiative aims to integrate Serbia into the European Union's Single Roaming Area.

During an online meeting with European Commission representatives, Serbian European Integration Minister Nemanja Starovic stated that the country has prepared the necessary legal groundwork. The discussions focused on the upcoming steps for Serbia's accession to the EU's Single Roaming Area and reviewed Serbia's progress in aligning its electronic communications and roaming regulations with EU standards.

Both Serbian officials and European Commission representatives acknowledged that Serbia's inclusion in the European roaming area would be a significant step in its integration into the EU Single Market. This move is expected to offer substantial advantages to Serbian citizens and businesses by enabling more affordable mobile services when traveling within EU member states. Minister Starovic reiterated Serbia's dedication to ongoing reforms and fulfilling its EU accession commitments, highlighting improved connectivity as a government priority.

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Serbia remains committed to implementing reforms and fulfilling all obligations within the EU accession process, and that improving the connectivity of individuals and businesses with the European area is one of the Serbian Government’s priorities.