The Federation of German Consumer Organisations (vzbv) has criticised the fact that freely accessible audiovisual online content such as TV live streams or catch-up services can continue to be restricted to domestic viewers by geo-blocking,
Zattoo enables cross-border TV streaming
Zattoo customers can now use the internet TV service in other EU countries following the new EU regulation enabling cross-border content portability.
Content portability rules now in place
Rules surrounding the right of the consumer to view pay-TV content in any European territory have been officially approved.
European Parliament approves content portability
EU citizens can use online services such as Netflix, HBO Go, Amazon Prime, Spotify, Deezer while in another EU country for holidays, studies or business, after the European Parliament approved measures allowing portability of online content.