Memo: Telecoms Council, Brussels, 27 November 2008: SMS & Data Roaming and Telecoms Reform to be discussed by Ministers

The Council of EU Telecoms Ministers will meet in Brussels tomorrow, 27 November 2008. Two key telecoms dossiers are on the agenda: the new Roaming Regulation on SMS and Data Roaming – on which a 'general approach' (the outline of a political agreement) is expected – and the reform of the EU's telecoms rules (last revised in 2002), where discussions continue to be difficult. The EU Telecoms Ministers will also adopt conclusions on the Future of the Internet and discuss what role the Universal Service could play in achieving 'broadband for all'. The Commission will be represented at the Council by Viviane Reding, EU Telecoms Commissioner.