The EDRi office in Brussels was opened by Joe McNamee.
"We also need to ensure that (...) networks are reliable and resilient, open and neutral”
"For me, when that is done for commercially motivated reasons,that is absolutely a no go.Only when security issues or when spam is involved to name just two (...) but not for commercially motivated reasons. Then it is not net neutrality."
„(...) that net neutrality is absolutely crucial.On a personal note I put even a heart by this item on my paper! It is of high importance for both of us, the Commission as well, to preserve the open and neutral character of the net.“
Deutsche Telekom, parent company to T-Mobile, has announced that it plans to block access to Skype for iPhone (read our review of it here) in Germany: http://arstechnica.com/apple/2009/04/skype-for-iphone-blocked-in-germany-but-not-really/
BT Broadband cuts the speed users can watch video services like the BBC iPlayer and YouTube at peak times.
"In the spirit of net neutrality all such content and applications should receive equal treatment.” - "Any content or application that is legal and which does not cause undue congestion or otherwise harm other users or network integrity should be fully accessible."
Dutch mobile provider KPN announced plans to charge mobile phone users separate fees for using voice-over-IP (VoIP) services like Skype, instant messaging programs, and streaming video.
French ISP "Free" throttles YouTube.
In his opinion, the EDPS has made some recommendations which include: the determination of legitimate inspection practices needed to ensure the smooth flow of traffic or carried out for security purposes; the determination of the cases when monitoring requires the users' consent (such as filtering aimed to limit access to certain applications and services, such as peer to peer); and, in such cases, the necessity of guidance regarding the application of the necessary data protection safeguards (purpose limitation, security etc).
The BEREC launches a consultation on its guidelines on Net Neutrality and Transparency
she heard "allegations that some internet providers throttle, degrade the quality of services"
"Calls further on the Commission to ensure that internet service providers do not block, discriminate against, impair or degrade the ability of any person to use a service to access, use, send, post, receive or offer any content, application or service of their choice, irrespective of source or target;
BEREC launches consultations - three guidelines on Quality of Service (BoR 32), IP-interconnection (BoR 33) and differentiation practices (BoR 31)
EU telecoms companies are commonly using 'traffic management' practices to block Voice over IP (VoIP) traffic and peer-to-peer (P2P) file-sharing activity online, an EU regulator has said.
In reaction to KPN's anti-neutrality plans, a broad majority in the Dutch Parliament voted for a legislative proposal to safeguard an open Internet in The Netherlands. The proposal prohibits Internet access providers from restricting or charging end-users for specific services.
"consumers also need to know if they are getting Champagne or lesser sparkling wine. (…) I do not propose to force each and every operator to provide full Internet."
“At least 20% of mobile Internet users in Europe have some form of restriction on their ability to access VoIP services, although there are differences by country (depending for example on the number of operators providing unrestricted access)”
A new Net Neutrality EC consultation delays possible regulations
"81. Calls on the Commission to propose legislation to ensure net neutrality;"
EU Parliament demands stronger net neutrality protections - the resolution "Digital Freedom Strategy in EU Foreign Policy”, stresses that the EP "strongly supports the principle of net neutrality, namely that Internet Service Providers do not block, discriminate against, impair or degrade, including through price, the ability of any person to use a service to access, use, send, post, receive or offer any content, application or service of their choice, irrespective of source or target" and "calls on the Commission and Council to promote and preserve high standards of digital freedom in the EU, in particular by codifying the principle of net neutrality". http://www.edri.org/edrigram/number10.24/ep-net-neutrality
Slovenia has a net neutrality law!
Orange boasts: We made Google PAY US for traffic. CEO Stephane Richard admits that the the telco is being paid to deliver traffic for the search giant
"Channels or mechanisms through which media are delivered to the end user should be entirely neutral in their handling of this content. In the case of digital networks, Net Neutrality and the end-to-end principle should be enshrined within EU law."
Vodafone blocking Viber, the free mobile phone calls and messaging application.
"I'm fed up hearing from people who cannot legally access the music and films they love; from artists who can't reach the audiences they want; from scientists who can't properly use modern research techniques."
SFR violates net neutrality by modifying HTML content on internet mobile.
"So I will guarantee net neutrality. (...) Allowing the new premium services which so many new services rely on"
The leaked regulation aims, in Article 20, to prohibit anti-competitive blocking and throttling, BUT at the same time it proposes also the exact contrary of guaranteeing net neutrality by explicitly allowing agreements between content and access providers to prioritise traffic.
In September 2013, the European Commission produces a badly drafted, incoherent "Telecoms Single Market Regulation", which included proposals that claim to support net neutrality, but which would actually destroy it.
On 1 April, Neelie Kroes writes a letter to MEPS to lobby against net neutrality.
In April 2014, the European Parliament adopts its first reading position. It closes the loopholes in the Commission's badly written text.
At the June 6 Telecoms Council, Commissioner Kroes first acknowledged the importance of ensuring net neutrality on the EU level, “as expected by citizens”. Immediately after, she asked the Council to “ensure the proper balance between protecting the open internet and allowing and encouraging innovation on online services”. The open internet that facilitated the avalanche of innovation, creation and social and economic benefits around the globe is now, inexplicably, portrayed by Kroes as a barrier to innovation.
On 1 October, several NGOs, consumer groups and industry representatives sent an open letter to the Council of the European Union, calling for Telecoms ministers to support strong net neutrality rules in the EU.
"All the traffic in the Internet has to be treated equally, nobody has [the] right to abuse their dominant position in the market or gate keeper's position,"
Digital Fuel Monitor listed 75 different examples of price discrimination happening in the market in Europe
the market should be consolidated and that the EU’s regulatory actions should be focussed on giving profits to telecoms operators.
On 14 November 2014, the Italian Presidency presented amendments to the Telecommunications package for comment by the Member State delegations. The leaked documents show that the Italian Presidency is back-pedalling on net neutrality protections
On 20 November 2014, Council of Europe (Europe's leading human rights organisation) adopts a non-binding draft Recommendation whose provisions on the rule of law, privacy and net neutrality are baffling and contradictory.
Dutch Liberal Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Marietje Schaake prepared a strongly pro net neutrality letter to be sent to the Council. In just a few hours, she has gathered the signatures of 130 MEPs (nearly 20% of the Parliament) demanding clear net neutrality rules “to foster innovation and competition”.
On 26 November, the SaveTheInternet coalition sends a letter to the Council of the European Union urging support for strong and enforceable net neutrality provisions in the Telecoms Single Market regulation.
The Italian Presidency of the European Council has decisively distanced itself from the leaked proposals on net neutrality. On 27 November 2014, in a post on its website, it explaines that previously proposed texts (including the leaks) were “significantly different” from the position of individual Member States, “including Italy” and that it proposed them “to act as a neutral mediator under the Presidency rather than imposing its own point of view.”
Dutch Comsumer Authority ACM fines KPN and Vodafone for unjustified discriminatory practices.
The Council of the European Union discuss the consolidated text on net neutrality. As a result of extensive pressure from the large Member States, loopholes undermining net neutrality have been re-inserted.
On 3 March 2015, the Council of European Union adopts its position on net neutrality and roaming.
On 4 March 2015, Member States agreed a mandate for Council to start trilogue negotiations.
MEP Julia Reda asked a parliamentary question to Oettinger what telemedicine and transport would be (tali)banned by net neutrality. In his response, Oettinger confirmed he cannot name one e-health/transport service that would be damaged by net neutrality.
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