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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, … -
ACM Policy rule on the provision of information concerning internet speeds
In accordance with the net neutrality regulation, internet providers must provide information about what internet speeds consumers can expect from the internet access service they take out. For example, it must be clear what maximum speed a provider can … -
ACM publishes policy rule on internet-speed information
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has drawn up a policy rule on the provision of information concerning internet speeds. In this policy rule, ACM offers its interpretation of the different internet speeds which, in accordance with … -
T-Mobile can continue to offer its Data-free Music service
The ‘Data-free Music’ (in Dutch: Datavrije Muziek) service of Dutch telecom provider T-Mobile does not violate European rules on net neutrality, and can therefore continue to be offered. This is the outcome of an investigation conducted by the Netherlands … -
Request of enforcement by Bits of Freedom has been turned down
ACM has turned down the request of enforcement filed by Bits of Freedom. Bits of Freedom had asked ACM to take action against T-Mobile’s ‘Data-free music’ service. ACM has assessed that the service does not violate European rules on net neutrality: the … -
ACM requires telecom company Tele2 to adjust its conditions
Telecom company Tele2 will adjust its conditions about sharing a smartphone’s internet connection with other devices such as laptops and tablets. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) had reminded Tele2 that internet providers cannot … -
ACM not to appeal ruling on net neutrality
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will not file an appeal with a higher court against the ruling of the District Court of Rotterdam concerning the case of ‘Data-free Music’ (in Dutch: ‘Datavrije Muziek’), a service offered by … -
ACM forces T-Mobile to stop its ‘Data-free Music’ service
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) forces telecom provider T-Mobile to stop offering and operating its ‘Data-free Music’ service (in Dutch: Datavrije Muziek). This service violates Dutch regulations on net neutrality. If T-Mobile … -
European telecom regulators issue guidelines about net neutrality
Today, European telecommunication regulators issued joint guidelines in which they explain how they will apply the European net neutrality rules. The European rules for open internet came into force on April 30, 2016. “No half-measures when it comes to …