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What is net neutrality in Denmark?

The EU open internet rules

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Short answer

Net neutrality means that your internet provider must treat traffic equally. In Denmark it follows the EU open internet rules, Regulation (EU) 2015/2120, which has applied since 2016. You have the right to use and share lawful content and services of your choice, and providers may not block, slow down or prioritise traffic for commercial reasons. Reasonable traffic management is allowed when it is technical and does not depend on where the traffic comes from or goes. In Denmark, the Agency for Digital Government handles net neutrality.

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Why

  1. Providers may not block or throttle lawful content.
  2. The EU rules have applied since 2016.
  3. Technical traffic management is allowed.

Details

Exceptions cover legal obligations, network security and congestion in exceptional and temporary situations.

Tip

If you think your provider slows down a service on purpose, run a speed test and contact the provider first.

What may differ

The European Commission reviews the rules every four years, so details can change.

Common misconception

Net neutrality means every connection must have the same speed.

What actually happens

Plans can differ in speed; the rule is that traffic on your connection is treated equally.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Prices and terms of mobile plans are set by each operator, so check them with your own operator.

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