The European Commission is set to clampdown on excessive roaming costs, the rates for calls on mobiles while abroad.
According to German weekly magazine Focus, EU telecoms commissioner Viviane Reding said she "will put forward legislation which will end roaming costs."
"Business people should not be punished for crossing borders," she added.
At a summit in Brussels last week, EU leaders strongly backed Mrs Reding in her attempts to tackle roaming costs.
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Already a member? Login hereLisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.
Lisbeth founded EUobserver in 2000 and is responsible to the Board for effective strategic leadership, planning and performance. After graduating from the Danish School of Media and Journalism, she worked as a journalist, analyst, and editor for Danish media.