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ACM Annual Report on Net Neutrality: action against zero-rating service, and input in the discussion on fees for content providers
In 2023, Dutch telecom operator T-Mobile stopped offering its zero-rating service ‘Data-free Music’ (in Dutch: Datavrije Muziek) after the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) had pointed out, following a ruling of the European Court of … -
ACM accepts T-Mobile’s commitment: zero-rating service to stop from 31 March 2023
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has accepted the commitment made by telecom operator T-Mobile to stop offering its ‘Data-free Music’ service (in Dutch: Datavrije Muziek) for mobile plans no later than March 31, 2023. With this … -
ACM: zero-rating services are not allowed under the Open Internet Regulation
Zero-rating services are not allowed if a distinction is made on the basis of types of data traffic categories. Zero-rating means that providers do not charge anything for data traffic involving certain types of content or applications. The European … -
2021-2022 Annual Report on Net Neutrality
Each year, ACM publishes a report regarding its enforcement of the net neutrality regulation (EU Regulation 2015/2120). This annual report covers the period from April 30, 2021 through April 30, 2022, and includes an overview of next year’s key … -
Open Internet Regulation is not an obstacle to blocking RT and Sputnik because of EU sanctions
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has informed Dutch telecom operators that the Open Internet Regulation is not an obstacle to the implementation of the European sanctions regarding the suspension of distribution of Russian media … -
Agreement among internet providers and copyright holders regarding the blocking of websites with illegal content
Last month, Dutch internet providers and copyright holders, united in the Dutch Copyright Foundation (in Dutch: Federatie Auteursrechtbelangen) and Dutch anti-piracy foundation Stichting Brein, signed the Covenant on the Blocking of Websites. Internet … -
IP Interconnection market study 2021
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has carried out a study into the market for IP interconnections, which is a market that is essential to the proper functioning of the Internet. IP interconnection ensures that different networks … -
2020-2021 Annual Report on Net Neutrality
On April 30, 2016, the net neutrality regulation (EU Regulation 2015/2120) came into effect. Each year, ACM publishes a report regarding its enforcement of this regulation, and its findings. This annual report on net neutrality covers the period from … -
ACM: open internet is of great importance for people and businesses
In Europe, internet providers must treat internet traffic equally. The enforcement of European net neutrality rules calls for constant attention, and, if necessary, for action by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM). This is shown in … -
2019-2020 Annual Report on Net Neutrality
On April 30, 2016, the net neutrality regulation (EU Regulation 2015/2120) came into effect. Each year, ACM publishes a report regarding its enforcement of this regulation, and its findings. This is the fourth annual report on net neutrality, and covers …