From the press release: "The European Commission is …launching a public
consultation seeking answers to questions on transparency, switching and
certain aspects of internet traffic management, with a view to its commitment
to preserve the open and neutral character of the Internet.
These questions have emerged as
key issues in the "net neutrality" debate that has taken place in
Europe over the past years, including the recent findings of the Body of European Regulators of European Communications
(BEREC).
Input is sought from all
interested public and private parties, including fixed and mobile internet
service providers, Internet content and application providers (including
comparison websites), equipment manufacturers, transit providers, investors,
public authorities, consumers and their associations. The responses to this
consultation will be crucial input for the Commission's planned recommendations
announced by European Commission Vice President Neelie Kroes on 29 May 2012." Read more
See also
"Vice-President Kroes to Propose Action on Consumer Choice and "Net Neutrality"," Press Release issued by the European Commission, May 29, 2012.
"BEREC Publishes Net Neutrality Findings and New Guidance for Consultation," Press Release issued by BEREC, May 29, 2012.