1. Free phone number transfer
According to Section 59 of the Telecommunications Act, providers are now prohibited from charging a fee for number transfers. Also, the connection may not be interrupted for more than one day during the transfer.
2. Duty to provide information on more favourable contracts
Once a year, the provider is obliged to inform its customers as soon as a contract containing the same or better services has become cheaper. This means that the customer does not necessarily have to check the provider's website regularly to find out about new offers or changes in the terms and conditions.
3. Contracts concluded by telephone
One of the most important changes from a legal point of view, is that providers are now obliged to send the customer a written summary if a contract was concluded by phone. This must be done immediately after the phone call and only when the customer has confirmed the contract in writing does it become binding.
4. Automatic contract upgrade
Previously, contracts could be automatically upgraded after 24 months with a further 12 months if the customer did not cancel the contract. This is no longer allowed. After the 24 months, a contract must be cancelable on a monthly basis.