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ACM study: telecom providers treat their internet traffic according to the rules
A study conducted by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has revealed that measures taken by Dutch telecom providers aimed at managing internet traffic on their networks meet the statutory requirement of equal treatment of all … -
Annual report Net Neutrality 2017 - 2018
On April 30, 2016, the net neutrality regulation came into effect. Each year, ACM publishes a report regarding its enforcement of this regulation, and their findings. This is the second annual report on net neutrality, and covers the period from May 1, … -
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 … -
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 … -
Fine on Vodafone for violation of net neutrality rules
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine of EUR 200,000 on Vodafone for violation of the rules governing net neutrality. For the use of one particular app, with which its customers were able to watch pay-tv channel HBO, … -
Fine on KPN for violation of net neutrality rules
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed a fine of EUR 250,000 on KPN for violation of the rules governing net neutrality. KPN offered internet access via WiFi-hotspots in various locations throughout the Netherlands. … -
Fines imposed on Dutch telecom companies KPN and Vodafone for violation of net neutrality regulations
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has imposed fines on Dutch telecom companies KPN (EUR 250,000) and Vodafone (EUR 200,000) for violation of the regulations regarding net neutrality. In the Netherlands, all providers are required … -
Net neutrality guarantees open and free access to the Internet
From April 30, 2016, net neutrality must be observed throughout Europe, following the adoption of an EU regulation in late-2015. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will make sure that internet providers do not unnecessarily block or … -
InSight 2014
In InSight, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) covers different social trends that are important to its oversight work such as the trend of reducing red tape, where the government stimulates companies to make arrangements about … -
Telecom company T-Mobile is allowed to restrict free internet access on board trains
The Netherlands Authority for Consumer and Markets (ACM) has concluded that Dutch telecom company T-Mobile is allowed to block certain services such as YouTube and Spotify on the free Wi-Fi-network on board of trains of Dutch railway company NS. NS offers …