Spain could force the ‘apps’ IM pay a “toll” for using mobile networks.
(CCM) – The round business instant telephony applications may have its days numbered: Spain begins to consider to pay for the use of mobile networks providers IM free as Whatsapp or Telegram, as well as the equivalent services Apple (FaceTime), Facebook (Messenger) and Google (Hangouts), called operators Over the Top (OTT). The argument of the telecom operators is that these companies operate thanks to networks of fixed and mobile telecommunications, but not involved in its maintenance or development.
The Italian regulator AGCOM, has been the first propose that courier companies make some kind of contribution that would go for traditional operators for the use of their networks . AGCOM also recalled that the my messaging using the phone number of users to their services, suggesting that owners of mobile numbering also be paid in some way by the use of means.
In Spain, Telefonica, Vodafone and Orange have already demanded on several occasions equal treatment for all market players (in reference to OTT) in legislation, taxation and user privacy. Therefore, carefully follow the development of the consultation launched by the Italian regulator. The question that remains in the air is if my free messaging will continue without cost to the user approved a law requiring payments to companies that provide these services .
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