MANDATE // ART_21_2_J

1. Out-of-Band (OOB) Voice & Command Channels

During a major 5G Core, IMS, or PSTN blackout, regular signaling channels may be compromised. Telecom operators must maintain physically separated out-of-band communication systems.

🛰️ Satellite & Mesh Command Fallback

Deploy LEO/GEO satellite terminals and encrypted mesh radios at key Network Operations Centers (NOC) and Disaster Recovery sites.

🔑 Hardware Token FIDO2 MFA

Enforce FIDO2 security keys (YubiKey) for all emergency network admin access to prevent compromise during credential stuffing or SIM swapping attacks.

CRITICAL_SERVICE // EECC_ART_109

2. Emergency 112 & Advanced Mobile Location (AML)

Under NIS2 and EECC Article 109, public telecom networks must guarantee high-priority routing and location transmission for 112 emergency calls.

  • eCall & AML Priority: Implement 3GPP eCall and Advanced Mobile Location (AML) packet prioritization in VoLTE / VoNR core.
  • PSAP Redundancy: Dual-homed interconnect channels to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) with automated failover.
  • Emergency Roaming: National roaming agreements allowing SIM-less emergency call originations across competing RAN networks.