Casa welcomes Vodafone’s decision to cut roaming charges

“Roaming charges have represented an unnecessary barrier within the internal marker to the detriment of the consumer. It is admirable that a Maltese company has taken steps ahead of European legislation that requires the abolition of these charges by 2017”, stated David Casa.  

PN Head of Delegation David Casa has worked on numerous dossiers with a focus on the internal market including presenting Opinions on the European Retail Action Plan and the Internal Market for Services. 

Casa maintained that the removal of roaming charges constituted an important step in the EU’s Digital Agenda. 

“Roaming charges are also connected to the on-going debate on net neutrality. The internet must be open, fast and equal. It is these principles that have enabled the internet to be a central platform for free speech, innovation and entrepreneurship. This must be protected and enhanced”, concluded Mr Casa.