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Viviane Reding finds it "sad" that mobile call charges abroad are still high (Photo: EU Commission)

Commission clamps down on roaming

A plan to clamp down on excessive rates for calls on mobile phones while abroad was launched on Monday (27 March) by the European Commission, with EU citizens set to enjoy cheaper 'roaming' by summer 2007.

"I am determined...to bring down the European roaming prices," EU media commissioner Viviane Reding told reporters.

Under the plan, all roaming charges for receiving a call while travelling abroad in the EU will be eliminated.

The proposal also introduces a so-called "hom...

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Viviane Reding finds it "sad" that mobile call charges abroad are still high (Photo: EU Commission)

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