Commission proposes major step forward for telecoms single
market
* EU-wide and roaming-free mobile plans;
* Simpler rules to help companies invest more and expand
across borders;
* First-ever EU-wide protection of net neutrality;
* Abolishing premiums for international phone calls within
Europe
The European Commission today adopted its most ambitious
plan in 26 years of telecoms market reform. Launched by Commission President
Jose Manuel Barroso in his 2013 State of the Union speech, the “Connected
Continent” legislative package, when adopted, will reduce consumer charges,
simplify red tape faced by companies, and bring a range of new rights for both
users and service providers, so that Europe can once again be a global digital
leader.