The EU Wants Cheaper Texts!

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It’s not surprising to hear someone on the Omio staff complaining about the cost of texts. We can’t do anything about it, but the EU can.

At the mobile industry trade show in Barcelona, Viviane Reding, the EU communications commissioner, had some strong words for any companies that thought they could “rip off” EU citizens over roaming text charges. For the moment this policy will be self-regulated but if a satisfactory agreement is not set up by the 1st of July, further action will be taken.

These plans should hopefully cut the average cost by nearly two-thirds and reduce high-volume cross-border exchange costs by up to 5/6ths! Now all we need are more chances to go abroad.

Source: International Herald Tribune

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