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net-neutrality-750x400The European Broadcasting Union has joined a broad coalition of stakeholders ranging from industry associations to consumer and civil rights' organisations, urging the Council of Ministers to deliver a clear and robust net neutrality framework.
 
With discussions on the Single Telecoms Package reaching a crucial stage in the Council of Ministers, the like-minded organisations have sent member state ambassadors an open letter requesting EU-wide rules to ensure that users, not internet access providers, decide what applications and content they use, and enable entrepreneurs to market their services across the Union.
 
The organizations all believe that consumers and citizens across Europe must enjoy unfettered access to the internet, independently of the content, services and applications they decide to use. The net neutrality principle enables everyone, including innovators and entrepreneurs to communicate with everyone, both in Europe and globally. Net neutrality is indispensable for innovation and growth, and for the fundamental right to receive and impart information and for investment in next-generation broadband.Other signatories
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The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC)
Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA)
Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT)
European Digital Rights (EDRi)
Greenhost
La Quadrature du Net
OpenForum Europe
Voice on the Net Coalition (VONEurope)

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