Who's in Violation of new EU roaming rules?

MATHA531 · **Who's in Violation of new EU roaming rules? -** 02-08-2007, 22:07

Have read several articles that on an eu web site, some telcoms that have not adopted the eu tariffs have had their reputations smeared

Among those prominently mentioned were O2, T Mobile and Vodafone in the UK; although I think they have mentioned the new tariffs; they were cited for failure to notify the eu of their new tariffs (I think they had to be announced by 31 July to be in effect by 30 August for those who opt in and for everybody unless they opt out by 30 September, subject to correction if I'm wrong.

Interestingly enough, I have seen no mention by Virgin Mobile UK and Orange UK of lowered roaming tariffs.

Have I missed something?

andy · 03-08-2007, 01:25

O2 sent 2 text messages out, and have already introduced the lower tariff on 20th July

MATHA531 · 03-08-2007, 03:12

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Originally Posted by andy

O2 sent 2 text messages out, and have already introduced the lower tariff on 20th July

I didn't make it clear, I'm sorry...in the article I read the British telcoms (O2, Vodafone, T Mobile) were listed as not having provided the information requested to indicate the new tariffs would be advertised and go into effect.

I don't think either Orange or Virgin Mobile have done anything yet.

Effendi · 03-08-2007, 09:47

This is a table of the Italian situation...

I think only Wind and (maybe) UNO Mobile respect the law at 100%.

The good side of Vodafone and UNO Mobile is that they added some non EU countries as well, like Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, IoM, Jersey, Guernsey and Andorra.

unobtrusive · 03-08-2007, 11:41

When I called Vodafone Greece CS on Tuesday (31st July, one day past the deadline) they had no idea what I was talking about but said they had heard "roaming charges might be reduced after September, it has not been decided".

AndreA · 03-08-2007, 12:27

pay attention that Tim has a 100 minutes limit!

andy · 04-08-2007, 22:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by MATHA531

I didn't make it clear, I'm sorry...in the article I read the British telcoms (O2, Vodafone, T Mobile) were listed as not having provided the information requested to indicate the new tariffs would be advertised and go into effect.

It looks like the authors of whatever you've read can't be arsed to do any actual research about which companies have informed the EU

Of UK networks, Virgin Mobile has not yet provided info to the EU, but the others are not in default

http://ec.europa.eu/information_soci...k/index_en.htm

MATHA531 · 04-08-2007, 23:09

Here's the article I based the original post on:

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/5022285.html

Perhaps I misunderstood....perhaps the link Andy posted has been updated since then...

But no matter what, what's going on with Virgin Mobile (nothing on their web site yet either)...

fedeprovenza · 05-08-2007, 08:11

I'd like to see the new french tariffs after EU roaming rules

Motel75 · 05-08-2007, 12:02

I keep hearing about this EU "name and shame" website showing compliance around menber states. However, search as I might, I have been unable to find it, and the URL is not given in any news reports I've seen. Anyone know it?

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MATHA531 (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Specialist Posts: 869 Join Date: 15 Oct 2004 Country:	Who's in Violation of new EU roaming rules? - 02-08-2007, 22:07 Have read several articles that on an eu web site, some telcoms that have not adopted the eu tariffs have had their reputations smeared Among those prominently mentioned were O2, T Mobile and Vodafone in the UK; although I think they have mentioned the new tariffs; they were cited for failure to notify the eu of their new tariffs (I think they had to be announced by 31 July to be in effect by 30 August for those who opt in and for everybody unless they opt out by 30 September, subject to correction if I'm wrong. Interestingly enough, I have seen no mention by Virgin Mobile UK and Orange UK of lowered roaming tariffs. Have I missed something?

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andy (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Prophet Posts: 2,128 Join Date: 10 Dec 2004 Country:	03-08-2007, 01:25 O2 sent 2 text messages out, and have already introduced the lower tariff on 20th July

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Effendi (Offline) The great Dictator! Prepaid Prophet Posts: 2,487 Join Date: 13 Jan 2004 Location: Trieste/Trst Country:	03-08-2007, 09:47 This is a table of the Italian situation... I think only Wind and (maybe) UNO Mobile respect the law at 100%. The good side of Vodafone and UNO Mobile is that they added some non EU countries as well, like Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway, IoM, Jersey, Guernsey and Andorra. Working Prepaids: IT: Wind, Vodafone IT, UNO Mobile; SM: Prima; UK: 3, Virgin; INT: TravelSIM, Truphone. Deceased Prepaids: CZ: Oskar, Eurotel; SK: Orange; DE: E-Plus, Aldi, Simyo; GE: Geocell; AM: Armentel; PL: Heyah, Plus; LT: Tele2; LV: Amigo; EE: Elisa; UA: Kyivstar; NZ: Vodafone; INT: UM, UM+, ICQSim. GSM/3G Phones: Nokia Lumia 630 dual sim

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unobtrusive (Offline) Member Official Member Posts: 43 Join Date: 26 May 2005 Country:	03-08-2007, 11:41 When I called Vodafone Greece CS on Tuesday (31st July, one day past the deadline) they had no idea what I was talking about but said they had heard "roaming charges might be reduced after September, it has not been decided".

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AndreA (Offline) Administrator Prepaid Genius Posts: 1,650 Join Date: 13 Jan 2004 Location: Florence, Italy Country:	03-08-2007, 12:27 pay attention that Tim has a 100 minutes limit! ANTPEAΣ AΠO THN ΦΛΩPENTIA My Phones: iPhone 2G, E65, N70, P910 DVB-H, A835, 6630, 7600, 6210, S55, T39 "Working" PrePaids: IT: Wind, H3G, Vodafone, Tim, CoopVoce, Poste Mobile, Telepass Mobile, Uno Mobile - CH: OrangeClick - RSM: Prima Easy - UK: O2, H3G - INT: United Mobile, TravelSim, ICQ SIM "Deceased" PrePaids: IT: Blu - AT: H3G - FR: Itineris - ES: Yoigo - GR: Cosmote, Frog - HR: Tele2 - UK: Virgin, Orange TO: UCall - NZ: Vodafone - IN: Hutch - CAN: Fido - USA: T-Mobile - INT: Travelfone, CallKey, Globalsim, HopMobile, GT, 09, Mobal, Yackiemobile ITALIAN TLC BLOG

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MATHA531 (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Specialist Posts: 869 Join Date: 15 Oct 2004 Country:	04-08-2007, 23:09 Here's the article I based the original post on: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/fn/5022285.html Perhaps I misunderstood....perhaps the link Andy posted has been updated since then... But no matter what, what's going on with Virgin Mobile (nothing on their web site yet either)... Last edited by MATHA531; 04-08-2007 at 23:42..

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fedeprovenza (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Expert Posts: 282 Join Date: 28 Jul 2007 Location: Garda lake (south-west) Country:	05-08-2007, 08:11 I'd like to see the new french tariffs after EU roaming rules [COLOR="Magenta"]"Working" PrePaids: Wind, Vodafone, CoopVoce, , Travelsim (2), 02 Irish (2) My best sim?--> Wind +39-328 My phones: Samsung Galaxy Next S5570

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Motel75 (Offline) Senior Member Prepaid Pioneer Posts: 573 Join Date: 15 Jun 2006 Location: Berlin Country:	05-08-2007, 12:02 I keep hearing about this EU "name and shame" website showing compliance around menber states. However, search as I might, I have been unable to find it, and the URL is not given in any news reports I've seen. Anyone know it? Current DE: Vodafone, Netzklub; PL: Klucz, Virgin; UK: Giffgaff, Vodafone; US: T-Mobile; CA: 7-Eleven; IT: Vodafone; UA: Kyivstar; FR: Bouygues; GR: Vodafone Former DE: Vodafone, T-Mobile, O2, Blauworld, 01051mobile, Solomo, Lycamobile, Simyo, Congstar, Fonic, Edeka Mobile, Lidl Mobile; PL: Heyah, Era, Virgin, Sami Swoi, Orange, POP, iPlus, Carrefour Mova, Telepin Mobi, Play, Lycamobile, T-Mobile; UK: Vodafone, T-Mobile, Virgin; US: T-Mobile, AT&T, Lycamobile; CZ: Vodafone, Oskar; ES: Lebara; GR: Vodafone, Wind; UA: Vodafone; IL: Orange; TR: Turkcell