European government and regulatory bodies have authorized the European Union's telecom operators and internet service providers to apply exceptional measures, including the throttling of online speeds, to prevent network congestion amid increased demand as millions of Europeans are forced to stay home and use online collaboration and teleworking tools amid the coronavirus.
The EU's governing body, the European Commission, and the Body of the European Regulators of Electronic Communications (BEREC) gave the green light to telcos to take the necessary measures to ensure there is no disruption in online traffic.
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