The convergence of the telecommunications, media and information technology sectors means that all electronic communications networks and services should be covered to the extent possible by a single European electronic communications code established by means of a single Directive, with the exception of matters better dealt with through directly applicable rules established by means of regulations.
Ciallaíonn coinbhéirseacht na n-earnálacha teileachumarsáide, meán agus teicneolaíochta faisnéise gur cheart na líonraí agus seirbhísí cumarsáide leictreonaí ar fad a chumhdach a mhéid is féidir le cód Eorpach aonair um chumarsáid leictreonach arna bhunú le Treoir aonair, seachas ábhair ar fearr déileáil leo trí rialacha is infheidhme go díreach agus a bhunaítear le rialachán.