The principle of “Open Internet” allows Internet users to access the content, applications and services of their choice, and promotes competition among network, services and content providers. The openness of the Internet is closely linked to the application of the principle of network neutrality or net neutrality. The Electronic Communications’ Framework defines it as the ability for consumers to “access and distribute information or run applications and services of their choice.” The revised Framework supports the following aspects of network neutrality: Choice (cf. Art. 8(4) of the Framework Directive) Transparency (cf. Art. 20 & 21 of the Universal Service Directive) Quality of Service (cf. Art. 22(3) of the Universal Service Directive) E-privacy (cf. Art. 5 of the ePrivacy Directive)   Find out … Continue reading European Commission