BEREC (Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications)

In telecom networks, BEREC is the EU body that brings together national regulatory authorities to ensure consistent application of the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications, including aspects of net neutrality, roaming, and security.

Categories: Roaming and InterconnectInternet and RoutingRegulation and Compliance

BEREC in context

Roaming and interconnect are where two operators, often with an IPX or GRX carrier in between, exchange signaling and user-plane traffic. Trust boundaries here are the primary attack surface for location tracking, SMS interception and fraud, which is why GSMA now mandates SEPP with PRINS on 5G interconnect.

Telecom networks depend on Internet-style routing (BGP, DNS, MPLS) for interconnect, transport and application delivery. Route hijacks and DNS abuse can degrade or intercept signaling as easily as any application-layer attack, which is why RPKI and DNSSEC are now standard hardening for carrier networks.

To place BEREC in the wider telecom-security picture, review NRA, CER Directive, EECC, BGCF, TrGW and GSMA Permanent Reference Documents (IR Series).

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