End of roaming charges in the EU in 2017: Commission agrees on new approach to make it work for all Europeans

On the 21 September 2016, the European Commission discussed a revised draft of the rules needed to avoid abuses of the end of roaming charges in time for June 2017. The new approach also provides a solid safeguard mechanism for operators against potential abuses and are based on principle of residence or stable links European consumers may have with any Member State.

The College of Commissioners was scheduled to adopt the final proposal by 15 December 2016, following feedback from the Body of European Regulators in Electronic Communications, Member States and other stakeholders.

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