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The Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) implements the state sector policy in the field of telecommunications and postal services. CRC is a specialized independent state authority, entrusted with the functions of regulation and control over the carrying out of the electronic communications. In the context of equity and transparency and in compliance with the Bulgarian legislation, CRC strives to promote the competition of the telecommunications markets in the country. The national regulator proceeds, aiming at the increase of the sector investments, the new communications technologies’ development and the protection of the end-users in Bulgaria.

Botswana's history of sector reform dates to 1980 when the Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) was set up by the Botswana Telecommunications Act. The Act established BTC as a sole provider of telecommunications services in Botswana and separated it from Posts which continued to operate as a Government Department.

The Communications Regulatory Agency (CRA) came about as a result of the desire of Bosnia and Herzegovina to be involved in modern trends of efficient and effective communication regulation. It is an independent State institution with sole jurisdiction over telecommunications and broadcasting across the entire territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina. RAK was originally established on 2 March 2001 by a Decision of the High Representative, combining the competencies of the Independent Media Commission (broadcasting) and the Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (telecommunications), which were, until that time, separately performing their respective functions.On 21th October 2002 Law on Communications was put in force (Official Gazzete BiH, 31/03) finally defining the mandate and responsibilities of CRA.

BIPT supervises two economic sectors: * the postal sector and * the telecommunications sector, now called electronic communications. BIPT exercises its powers through two kinds of activities in particular: * The first concerns new regulatory tasks in the liberalised telecommunications markets. BIPT makes the necessary arrangements in order that the regulatory framework is observed, competition can develop fully and fairly, certain tasks of public interest are carried out and consumer interests are protected. * The second concerns the exercise of supreme authority in specific technical fields. Certain resources, such as the electromagnetic spectrum or the numbering space, are scarce: a regulator is required to share, regulate and monitor their use with accuracy. The Institute carries out yet more technical tasks of public interest.

The Informatizations Department was established under the Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus No. 372 of 15 August, 2005 "On Foundation of Informatizations Department of the Ministry of Communications and Informatization and on Making Alterations and Amendments to Certain Decrees of the President of the Republic of Belarus" (The National Register of Legal Acts of the Republic of Belarus, 2005, No. 128, 1/66697). The Informatizations Department of the Ministry of Communications and Informatization is a structural element of the Ministry of Communications and Informatization which implements specific (executive, control, regulative, etc) functions in the area of informatization, directed or required to be done by Minsvyazi.

The TRA is charged with promoting and balancing the interests of subscribers and other users, and promoting effective and fair competition among new and existing licensed operators. The TRA is required to carry out its duties and exercise its powers in a non-discriminatory and transparent manner. A board, appointed by His Majesty the King, Shaikh Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers, oversees the TRA, the day-to-day functioning of which vests in a General Director.

On April 1, 2001, the Austrian Regulatory Authority for Broadcasting and Telecommunications (RTR) was established under Austrian law. RTR consists of two divisions (Broadcasting and Telecommunications) and provides operational support for the Austrian Communications Authority (KommAustria) and the Telekom-Control Commission (TKK). As experts in various fields such as law, technology, frequency management, business and economics, RTR's employees prepare the decisions of the two authorities with the overall objective of securing Austria a top position in the information society and ensuring sustainable competition on the country's communications markets. At the same time, RTR's employees also work in RTR's independent areas of activity.

Telecommunications Regulatory Entity (TRE) is the regulatory authority that monitors the regulatory framework according of the law of the telecommunications in Albania and of the policy objectives defined by the Council of Ministers. TRE is established and started as indipendent authority on 1998 according to the law No 8288 date 18.02.1998.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is a statutory authority within the federal government portfolio of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. ACMA is responsible for the regulation of: * broadcasting * the internet * radiocommunications * telecommunications. The organisation has central offices in Canberra , Melbourne and Sydney and employs approximately 500 people. ACMA was established on 1 July 2005 by the merger of the Australian Broadcasting Authority and the Australian Communications Authority. ACMA works closely with relevant industries to achieve active self-regulation, while ensuring industry compliance with licence conditions, codes and standards. ACMA monitors the effect of regulations to ensure they are responsive to the community's needs.

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