alexxxxx
05-11-2009, 10:18 PM
http://news.smh.com.au/breaking-news-technology/eu-agrees-on-internet-telecoms-user-rights-20091106-i0pp.html
Under the draft bill, authorities would no longer be able to cut off Internet services to users without providing evidence of illegal downloading or other activity.
The draft law will also boost privacy and consumer rights, make it easier for customers to switch telecoms providers and increase competition for Internet and phone services.
The revised deal stresses that "citizens in the EU are entitled to a prior fair and impartial procedure, including the right to be heard, and they have a right to an effective and timely judicial review."
New rules on switching mobile or fixed phone providers are also likely to be broadly welcomed, at least by consumers, who will have the right to change companies in one working day.
It currently takes over a week on average.
When changing providers customers will also have the right to keep their old phone number.
The new telecoms rules will also ensure that European consumers have an "ever greater choice" of competing broadband service providers, according to the joint statement.
THEY'LL EAT YOUR CHILDREN.
Under the draft bill, authorities would no longer be able to cut off Internet services to users without providing evidence of illegal downloading or other activity.
The draft law will also boost privacy and consumer rights, make it easier for customers to switch telecoms providers and increase competition for Internet and phone services.
The revised deal stresses that "citizens in the EU are entitled to a prior fair and impartial procedure, including the right to be heard, and they have a right to an effective and timely judicial review."
New rules on switching mobile or fixed phone providers are also likely to be broadly welcomed, at least by consumers, who will have the right to change companies in one working day.
It currently takes over a week on average.
When changing providers customers will also have the right to keep their old phone number.
The new telecoms rules will also ensure that European consumers have an "ever greater choice" of competing broadband service providers, according to the joint statement.
THEY'LL EAT YOUR CHILDREN.