EU to curb phone costs, set up emergency alert system
The European Parliament voted Wednesday to limit prices for phone calls and text messages between EU countries and to set up an alert system during natural disasters or terror attacks.
The European Parliament voted Wednesday to limit prices for phone calls and text messages between EU countries and to set up an alert system during natural disasters or terror attacks.
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Internet
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Internet
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Software
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Internet
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Business
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Internet
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