FBiH is further divided into ten cantons. In addition, they have two separate telecommunications systems. Bosnia and Herzegovina's parliamentary structure is operational in theory, but in practice a number of obstructions to everyday procedures remain.
Bills fail to become statutory.
Deregulation in the Western European telecommunications market has not occurred in Bosnia-Herzegovina. In the telecommunications sector, current legislation prevents competition in the sector of telecom operations and services providers. The representatives from the State Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Federation and the Srpska Republic signed the draft Telecommunications Law. The aim is to provide a clear and transparent telecommunication environment with a view to enlist the support of business and economic partners in the reconstruction efforts. It should also establish which regular services are provided by both domestic and foreign operators.