• The memorandum sets out collaboration in training, data sharing and internet resource coordination in the Czech Republic.
• It shows growing interest in multilateral digital partnerships between technical bodies and national regulators.
What happened: The RIPE NCC and Czech Telecommunication Office agree to share technical knowledge and support better internet coordination in Central Europe
The RIPE NCC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Czech Telecommunication Office (CTU), setting out a joint plan to strengthen internet coordination and share technical expertise in the Czech Republic. The agreement includes areas like training for internet operators, cooperation on network measurements and support in handling issues linked to internet number resources.
The MoU was signed on 5 June 2025 by RIPE NCC Managing Director Hisham Ibrahim and CTU Chairperson Marek Ebert. The agreement is not legally binding but aims to support coordination between the regional internet registry and the national telecoms regulator. The RIPE NCC said this step builds on its ongoing commitment to work with governments and regulators across its service region.
This MoU is part of a broader pattern of the RIPE NCC forming similar partnerships in countries like Georgia and Saudi Arabia.
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Why this is important
This agreement signals a rising need for technical bodies and regulators to align as digital infrastructure becomes more complex. It also reflects the increasing value of multistakeholder governance in internet resource management, especially in Central and Eastern Europe. The Czech Republic hosts several major data centres and IXPs, making it a strategic point for European internet traffic.
Hisham Ibrahim said the MoU will help ensure that internet policies are shaped with input from both public and private actors. The CTU, which regulates telecoms and broadcasting in the country, gains access to data and expertise that can support national digital policy goals.
In a region where geopolitical tensions can impact internet infrastructure, agreements like this can help stabilise operations and encourage transparent collaboration. As the RIPE NCC continues building ties with public authorities, its role as a technical partner is becoming more central to digital policy discussions across Europe and beyond.
