Press Release: Telecommunications: Commission opens infringement proceedings against Germany and UK

In order to ensure the effective introduction and availability of carrier pre-selection within the European Union, the European Commission has decided to open formal infringement proceedings against Germany and the United Kingdom. Letters of formal notice have been sent to these Member States for failure to implement the Telephone Numbering Directive on time. The Member States concerned will be invited to reply to the Commission's concerns within one month.

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