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EU approves overhaul of telecoms law

Tuesday, 24 November 2009 20:43

The EU has approved an overhaul of telecoms law which has implications for Eircom's push to crack down on illegal downloading.

Today, the European Parliament agreed a telecoms directive which includes a provision for 'internet freedom'.

The provision forbids internet service providers (ISPs) like Eircom from disconnecting illegal filesharers.

Eircom had introduced a three-strikes rule in January against its customers who were downloading illegally.

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