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Tue 11 Nov 2009Threat to Eircom 'three strikes' plan
Eircom's plan to ban internet subscribers who persistently download music illegally has been dealt a blow after the European Parliament today approved a new telecoms reform package that offers greater protection for consumers.
The reform package, which was first proposed by the European Commission in November 2007, includes a provision to restrict internet service providers (ISPs) from disconnecting filesharers.
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