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Digital Brief powered by Google: DSA centralised, Data Act leak, political chips, digital footprints
Welcome to EURACTIV’s Digital Brief, your weekly update on all things digital in the EU. You can subscribe to the newsletter here. “We will be careful not to go the extra mile in decreasing the freedom of speech.” -Věra Jourová, Vice-President...OpinionPromoted content
Making the Green Deal the Real Deal
The Green Deal is one of the biggest economic transitions ever. The telecoms industry will assume an essential role as enabler and engine of a greener economy, social stability and sustainable growth in Europe, says Dominique Leroy, Board Member Deutsche Telekom AG for Europe.
COVID-19: Austria takes precautionary measures for internet use, despite ‘buffer’ in capacities
The spread of the coronavirus is becoming a stress test for Austria's internet infrastructure, as internet traffic exploded virtually overnight. To protect the country's capacities, the regulatory authority RTR has given the green light for certain online services, like video streaming, to be throttled. VideoPromoted content
Commission approves Telefónica’s acquisition of E-Plus in Germany
The European Commission approved on Wednesday the proposed acquisition of Dutch Telecom operator KPN's German mobile telecommunications business E-Plus by Telefónica Deutschland. The approval is conditional upon the full implementation of a commitments package submitted by Telefónica.
EU strikes a deal to cap mobile roaming fees
The European Commission, European lawmakers and governments agreed to reform mobile roaming fees, allowing consumers to pay less for calls, text messages and mobile Web services when travelling abroad.