Telecommunication occurs when the exchange of information between two or more entities (communication) includes the use of technology. Communication technology uses channels to transmit information (as electrical signals), either over a physical medium (such as signal cables), or in the form of electromagnetic waves. The word is often used in its plural form, telecommunications, because it involves many different technologies.
Body of European Regulators of Electronic Communications
The Body of European Regulators of Electronic Communications (BEREC; German:Gremium Europäischer Regulierungsstellen für elektronische Kommunikation, GEREK) is the regulating agency of the telecommunication market in the European Union. It was created by the Telecoms Package which was passed in September 2009.
BEREC includes national regulatory authorities (NRAs) on its board and an administrative staff including Community officials. The budget will be €5.5 million. BEREC will issue opinions on market definitions and remedies proposed by NRAs.
The European Telecom Market Authority (more properly known as the European Electronic Communications Market(s) Authority or EECMA) was proposed by Viviane Reding as agency for the European Union in 2007. Although initially presented as having power to override national telecommunications regulators , it would in fact essentially act merely as a consultative body for the European Commission.