According to the new EU rules, which still need approval by the full European Parliament, a downloaded megabyte would cost no more than 70 cents. That cost drops down to 45 cents in 2013 and 20 cents by July 2014. This is a big improvement for roaming and data plans in the EU, as there is currently no price ceiling for mobile data services.
Members of the European Parliament and the Danish Presidency of the Council of Ministers agreed to lower price caps on roaming. Parliament as a whole still needs to approve the deal. But if all runs smoothly the new rules will take effect July 1.
"I am satisfied that the Council approved Parliament's approach to tackle very high prices of phone calls, SMS and in particular of data roaming," said Angelika Niebler of Germany, Parliament's reporter for the draft legislation. "The proposed price caps ensure a sufficient margin between wholesale and retail prices to assure a level of competition that will enable new players to enter the market."
Note EU-Digest: this is another major proof that being part of the EU provides legislative protection to partner states from the often ruthless excessive profit seeking private sector and directly benefits its citizens.
For more: EU Votes To Lower Mobile Roaming Charges | Sci-Tech Today
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