Preiskel & Co LLP

This Practice Note explains how the principle that use of the internet should be kept free from any sort of discrimination, commonly known as ‘net neutrality’, has been implemented into EU legislation. This includes consideration of the provisions in Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 (commonly known as Roaming IV, or the Open Internet Regulation) that implemented net neutrality. It also includes consideration of how the legislation applies to some common practices such as blocking, throttling and use of zero-rating/zero-tariff contracts.

This Practice Note explains how the principle that use of the internet should be kept free from any sort of discrimination, commonly known as ‘net neutrality’, has been implemented into UK legislation. This includes consideration of the provisions in Assimilated Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 which applies in the UK.

Telecommunications in the UK is subject to sector-specific regulation and general competition law. This Practice Note sets out how market reviews of the telecoms sector are undertaken by the UK’s national regulatory authority, Ofcom, with particular focus upon the review of the Physical Infrastructure and Business Connectivity Markets and the Wholesale Fixed Telecoms Market Review.