Mark Bridge writes:
Following Wednesday’s ‘State of the Union’ speech by EC President Jose Manuel Barroso, EC Vice-President Neelie Kroes has emphasised the urgency of changing the way telecoms companies operate across Europe.
Ms Kroes wants to cut red tape, end roaming charges, reduce call costs and introduce ‘net neutrality’ across Europe.
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Mobile transport ticketing specialist Masabi has developed an all-in-one ticket app for rail operator First Great Western.
Customers can download the mobile application to a compatible smartphone or tablet and buy tickets for use with any UK train operator.
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Mobile content and commerce community MEF has launched a free online tool to help developers follow best practice when dealing with personal information from consumers.
It’s called AppPrivacy and will generate a customised privacy policy after a developer has answered some basic questions about their mobile app.
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European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso has used his 2013 ‘State of the Union’ speech today to announce plans to reduce phone charges, cut red tape and introduce new consumer rights.
The main parts of the ‘Connected Continent’ package include banning incoming mobile phone call charges while travelling in the EU from July 2014 and cutting the cost of international telephone calls within Europe.
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The GSMA has been busy planning next year’s Mobile World Congress, which will be held from 24th until 27th February 2014 at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona.
It’ll have a theme of ‘Creating What’s Next’ and will highlight mobile innovations and advances in mobile.
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