The Commission welcomes the fifth prolongation for another twelve months of the voluntary agreement between 22 European and seven Ukrainian telecommunications operators to ensure that refugees from Ukraine can stay connected across borders.
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The Commission, together with the NCEC, the Ukrainian national regulatory authority, facilitated the agreement. Affordable calls allow those seeking shelter in Europe to reach family and friends in Ukraine, and vice versa. This has been made possible by the signatories, who have committed to mutually lowering their rates to connect calls across borders.
The latest data provided by the Body of European regulators of electronic communications (BEREC) shows that the agreement has been efficient in allowing operators to provide affordable calls.
Read thje full press release and find further information:
- Joint Statement by EU and Ukrainian operators to help refugees from Ukraine stay connected
- Digital actions to support Ukraine
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Electronic communications and Privacy Roaming International relations Actions to Support UkraineZařazeno | st 10.07.2024 23:07:42 |
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Zdroj | EC Digital strategy |
Originál | digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/news/commission-welcomes-twelve-month-roaming-extension-affordable-... |
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