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How citizens changed EU law…
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Get the amazing Info Graphic about the FairRoaming campaign here! Europeans for Fair Roaming has been instrumental in once again bringing down roaming charges in Europe, as the campaign evaluation done by us over summer has shown. Over the time ̷...
FairRoaming answers to consultation on roaming decoupling
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In reaction to the new EU roaming regulation that was demanded and supported by us, the European telecom regulation agency BEREC started a consultation in July about the technical implementation of some of the new rules. One of the aspects … Co...
EU Parliament members in interview
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On July 1, the new EU roaming regulation came into force. On this occasion, we asked some members of the European Parliament who supported us for interviews. So, without further ado, read Arlene McCarthy (UK Labour), Judith Merkies (Dutch PvdA), R...
[Press Release] Citizens’ campaign successful: EU Mobile roaming charges fall on July 1
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Checking your e-mails, surfing the web and making calls while on holiday will once again become cheaper on Sunday. On July 1, the newest EU rules against high roaming charges will come in force and cap prices for calls, SMS … Continue reading &...
A European Citizens’ Initiative against roaming
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Since April 2012, European citizens have a new and innovative democratic right: the European Citizens’ Initiative (ECI). This gives citizens the right to propose EU legislation when they find the support of one Million people. Amongst one of th...
[Press Release] EU Governments agree to new roaming rules
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Meeting in Brussels today, European ministers have agreed to the new EU roaming regulation that was passed by the European Parliament three weeks ago. The Citizens’ Initiative against roaming charges in Europe, “Europeans for Fair Roaming...
Our mascot is here: Get your own Roaming Bear now!
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Back in April, we created our mascot, the Roaming Bear, with help and input from our great Facebook group. It has taken a bit longer than expected but it is finally here – and you can have your own Roaming Bear … Continue reading →...
The new EU roaming rules: an overview (Updated with actual law)
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Last week, the European Parliament voted for new price reductions for roaming in the European Union. This was a big success for our campaign and will make using your mobile phone abroad a lot more affordable over the next two … Continue readi...
Flyer über die neue EU-Roaming-Verordnung
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Letzte Woche, am 10. Mai, hat das Europäische Parlament für niedrigere Roaming-Gebühren in der EU und einen Markt für Roaming gestimmt. Aus diesem Anlass haben wir in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Europaabgeordneten Dr. Paul Rübig einen Flyer mit Info...
[Press Release] Citizens’ Initiative against roaming: new EU roaming regulation a step in the right direction
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The Citizens’ Initiative against roaming charges in Europe, “Europeans for Fair Roaming” (FairRoaming.org) has welcomed the new EU roaming regulation, which it fought for for the last two years. The new regulation will lower the pri...
European Parliament vote on roaming on May 10 – we will report “live”!
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On the 10th of May, the European Parliament will vote on the new EU roaming regulation in Brussels. After the many long discussions of the last months, this will formalize the good compromise we managed to broker together with other … Continue...
ITRE committee gives green light to EU roaming deal
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According to Paul Rübig, member of the European Parliament’s ITRE committee, the ITRE committee yesterday formally accepted the new EU roaming regulation. The details of the regulation that will bring down prices for roaming were agreed on bet...
[Press Release] Citizens’ Initiative welcomes EU deal for lower roaming costs
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Yesterday evening, the EU lawmakers European Parliament and the Council of Ministers managed to broker a deal that will allow mobile phone, smart phone and tablet users to enjoy much lower costs when using their devices abroad. The deal came …...
Roaming: Seeing through the smoke screen
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We just published a small information flyer with the best overview over the roaming issue, key facts and the demands for a fair, sustainable roaming policy. Download it here now: Roaming: Seeing through the smoke screen...
[Press Release] European Parliament and Council at odds over roaming
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At a meeting of the Council of Ministers of the EU with representatives from the European Parliament and the European Commission, some national ministers stated that they are against lower prices for roaming in the EU. According to reports, the ...
FairRoaming reaches first goal, gets more support
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Last week, the European Parliament’s ITRE committee voted for lowering roaming costs within the EU. This marked a big success and step forward for our campaign. The Parliament’s vote followed a proposal of the European Commission from las...
[Press Release] Welcome improvements but prices could be lower
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The European citizens’ Initiative “Europeans for Fair Roaming” welcomes the new proposal of the European Parliament to lower roaming charges in Europe but remains committed that prices could be lower. The European Parliament today voted on amen...
New supporters for our call: Tep and Lambert van Nistelrooij MEP
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Our network has once again grown: Dutch member of the European Parliament Lambert van Nistelrooij and roaming operator Tep have joined our efforts. Lambert van Nistelrooij is a member of the CDA party and the European People’s Party a...
Judith Merkies MEP calls for action
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Dutch member of the European parliament Judith Merkies (who now also supports our mission) has started a write-in campaign for lower roaming charges. Ms Merkies who sits on the key committee ITRE stated: “Kroes’ proposal is way too cautious. We &...
[Press Release] The EU must put an end to high roaming charges!
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Europe’s millions of smartphone customers will continue to face rip-off data roaming prices unless Europe’s institutions take real action now. Europe’s politicians and institutions have a matter of weeks to take action over high data roaming pr...
