BRUSSELS -- The European Union is introducing new rules that would make it cheaper to use mobile and smartphones abroad. The proposals from the EU's executive Commission seek to spur competition among providers and put new caps on roaming charges - for the first time, the EU is slapping caps on the price individuals have to pay for going online from a smartphone or tablet computer when moving from one country to another. The EU is made up of 27 countries.
The European Commission also said Wednesday that from July 2014 operators will have to open their networks to providers from another EU state, which would give consumers more providers to choose from.
At the same time, consumers will be able to sign a separate roaming contract, allowing them to take advantage of cheaper offers when moving about. (Copyright ©2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.) Get more Business »business
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