Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (ANACOM) is the regulatory authority for electronic communications and postal services in Portugal.
ANACOM also represents Portugal at relevant international fora and has several functions with respect to electronic commerce. It has been active since 1989. Its main objectives are to promote competition, transparency in prices and conditions of use, and the development of communication networks and markets. ANACOM also works to defend the interests of citizens and in particular the users of communications. This work involves ensuring access to the universal service in both electronic communications and postal services.