Press Release: Ensure open access for internet service suppliers and ban roaming fees, say MEPs

According to legislation approved by the Members of the European Parliament on the 03 April 2014, Internet access providers will be barred from blocking or slowing down selected services for economic or other reasons.

The draft EU 'telecoms package' legislation also bans 'roaming' charges for using a mobile phone in another EU country, as of from 15 December 2015.

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European Parliament: Press Release, 01.04.14: Connecting the continent: how Parliament could make electronic communication much easier http://www.europarl.europa.eu/news/en/news-room/content/20140401STO41552/

EurActiv, 04.04.14: MEPs strengthen Net Neutrality in telecoms overhaul http://www.euractiv.com/sections/infosociety/meps-strengthen-net-neutrality-telecoms-overhaul-301352

EUObserver, 03.04.14: MEPs back net neutrality law http://euobserver.com/news/123746

ESO: Background information: Consumer rights on a connected continent http://www.europeansources.info/record/speech-consumer-rights-on-a-connected-continent/

ESO: Background information: EU 20-somethings want to end roaming and have unrestricted internet access – new survey shows http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-eu-20-somethings-want-to-end-roaming-and-have-unrestricted-internet-access-new-survey-shows/

ESO: Background information: Net neutrality in Europe http://www.europeansources.info/record/net-neutrality-in-europe/

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