Memo: The new EU Regulation to Reduce Roaming Charges ahead of the European Parliament plenary vote: Frequently Asked Questions

In the course of May 2007, the plenary of the European Parliament will vote on the European Commission's proposal for an EU Roaming Regulation to bring down mobile roaming charges by up to 70%. The vote will be preceded by a public debate in the European Parliament in Brussels on 9 May, Europe Day. "For years, the European Parliament, in the name of EU citizens, has asked for lower roaming charges. Now, we have the unique chance to abolish this last border in Europe's internal market once and for all," commented EU Telecom Commissioner Viviane Reding. "I trust the European Parliament, together with the Council of Ministers, to make sure that already this summer, European consumers will benefit from substantially lower charges when using their mobile phone abroad."