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Learn about the journey of the Fair Roaming Initiative, addressing high mobile phone roaming charges in the EU. Discover the challenges faced, hints for success, and the current status to lower prices. Join the movement and make a difference!
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www.fairroaming.org Challenges when starting an ECI Getting off the ground
The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions The issue • Roaming surchargesapplywhenusingyour mobile phoneabroad • 2007: first EU regulation on roamingadopted • Currentpricecaps (July 2011): • Howdoesthatcomparetothepricesyoupaywhenathome?
The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions The issue • Mobile operatorsshownowillingnesstolowerpricesthemselves • Current regulation to end 2012 • Lowerpricesarepossible!
The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions Howitstarted Europe United Convention, Salzburg 2010
The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions Howitstarted • Is thereinterest? • Creationof a Facebookgroup„We say NO to Roaming Charges in the EU!” (http://on.fb.me/90tQx9)
The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions Howitstarted • Further tools: Twitter, Newsletters, „Tell usyourexperiences“, Discussions • Comm. Roaming Consultation Feb. 2011 • Launch ofnetworkwww.fairroaming.org
The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions Wherewe stand (June 2011) • Network of 6 organisationsrepresenting/reaching ~100.000 people • Facebook, Twitter, Newsletters etc: severalthousandcontacts • Petition with ~800 signatures • Constant communicationwithkeyplayers • www.fairroaming.org • New proposalsbyCommissionnextweek…
The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges >Hints > Conclusions Challenges • Ifnooneknowsyou: establishingcontacttootherstakeholders, policycircles; missingsupport • Finances: ~0,70€/signature, donations not aseffectiveasexpected • Onlyvoluntarywork, noexperts • Socialnetworks: trust&reliability? • Whatcanyouachieve in oneyear?
The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints >Conclusions Hints, Tips, Tricks • Plan in advance, workstep-by-step • Build a corecampaigningteam • Evaluatechancesforsuccess • Stay on theissue • Build a networkwithkeyplayers • Useadvertisements!
The issue > Howitstarted > Wherewe stand > Challenges > Hints > Conclusions Conclusions • Weneed a cultureofsupportfor ECIs • Practicalsupportfor ECIs: „one-stopshop“, fundforkickstartingcampaigns, accesstoexpertsand professional tools • Long waytogotomake ECIs forcitizens
www.fairroaming.org www.europeunited.eu Thanks a lot for your attention!