I've had several "shocking bills" after using 3G data networks in France and Germany. 15CHF per MB obviously proves that self regulation isn't working

EU challenges roaming 'rip-off'


Texting from abroad could become cheaper

Regulators have announced a crackdown on the cost of sending text messages on mobile phones within the EU.
EU Telecoms Commissioner Viviane Reding outlined plans to cap the price of texting from abroad - making it more comparable to doing so at home. Proposals for laws that force firms to cut bills are likely to be put forward in October, with the EU saying that self-regulation had failed. The mobile phone operators argue that customers are not being ripped off.


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