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EU plans ‘Chips Act’ to promote semiconductor self-sufficiency
The European Commission announced plans on Wednesday for a new chipmaking “ecosystem”, to keep the EU competitive and self-sufficient after a global semiconductor shortage showed the hazards of relying on Asian and U.S. suppliers. The United States last year announced its CHIPS for America Act aimed at boosting its ability to compete with Chinese technology. “Digital is the make-...[Read More]
EU commission must not resort to digital protectionism over Netflix
Next week the European Commission is set to publish a revision of its Media Services Directive, which is expected to include a requirement for Netflix and other on-demand services to devote at least 20 percent of their content to European works. In a slightly different approach at a news piece here at DroidHorizon, we thought this particular post may be of interest to some with the anti Google, an...[Read More]
Data roaming charges will be abolished
Extra costs of using a mobile phone in countries across the EU are to be scrapped, MEPs have agreed, after years of negotiations. The ban on data roaming charges from 15 June 2017 has received a final green light in the European Parliament. Roaming charges are added by mobile operators for calls, texts and internet browsing when phone users are abroad. An interim cap on charges will take effect fr...[Read More]