When disaster strikes, communication saves lives. Reliable telecommunications are the backbone of effective disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Mobile networks and digital technologies enable early warnings, real-time information sharing, and seamless coordination between governments, humanitarian actors, and affected communities. In emergencies, connectivity must not fail.
This session will discuss the key points of the new practical guide for regulators on establishing national emergency roaming frameworks — a critical solution to keep people connected when networks are damaged. Emergency roaming allows users to automatically switch to any available mobile network in affected areas, ensuring uninterrupted access to emergency services, life-saving alerts, and critical communications for first responders and communities.