The central element of the reform is the digitization of administrative procedures through the creation of a “Single Information Point.” This online portal will allow telecommunications operators to access data on existing physical infrastructure and submit applications for permits electronically. The bill imposes strict deadlines on local authorities: decisions on applications must be made within a maximum of four months. At the same time, it establishes the principle of “tacit consent”: if no response is received within the specified time frame, the permit is considered automatically granted.
An important innovation affects the construction sector. Now, all new buildings, as well as facilities undergoing major renovations, must be equipped with internal physical infrastructure for laying fiber-optic cables. This ensures that buildings are ready for gigabit network connections without additional costs in the future. Additionally, the law extends its scope to the infrastructure of other sectors—energy, transportation, and public utilities. Operators in these sectors are now required to provide telecommunications service providers with access to their facilities (poles, pipelines, cable ducts) on fair and non-discriminatory terms.
The cost of creating a mapping system and a single information point is estimated at approximately 2.2 million lei.
To ensure a smooth transition, the new provisions will be implemented in phases: most operational obligations will take effect on January 1, 2028.
