AKOS (Agency for Communication Networks and Services of the Republic of Slovenia)
The Agency for communication networks and services (AKOS) is an independent regulatory body that regulates and supervises the radio frequency spectrum in Slovenia, performs tasks related to radio and audiovisual media services, and regulates and supervises postal services and railway traffic in Slovenia. AKOS undertakes to ensure the accessibility and high quality of universal services to all residents of Slovenia at affordable prices and regardless of their geographic location, effective competition in the market, and competitiveness among service providers. The Agency ensures and supervises the efficient utilization of the radio frequency spectrum and numbering space, as well as the just and equitable access to public railway infrastructure. It is also committed to ensuring equal conditions for radio broadcasters and audiovisual media services, along with ensuring the operation of electronic communications and the use of the radio frequency spectrum for providing services in times of extraordinary circumstances. In its work the Agency strives to pursue the objective of protecting national interests and the interests of service users. The Agency’s objectives also include encouraging the development and introduction of new services and technologies for a higher quality of living, and the development of the economy by ensuring suitable conditions for new investments, and the development and improvement of radio and television programming, and their availability to the public on any device capable of receiving them. The Agency strives to improve the system of governance with the goal of performing its tasks successfully, effectively, and in accordance with valid legislation.