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(16) Digitalisation plays a key role in creating value and in fostering competitiveness. The Digital Economy and Society Index measures and ranks the digital performance of the Member States based on predefined indicators, which show significant discrepancies in digital development. In order to overcome poor coverage of internet access services and with a view to promoting their development, Member States should be able to apply a reduced rate to such services. The application of a reduced rate to internet access services should be tailored to the objectives set out in the national digitalisation policy and, accordingly, limited in scope. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council Regulation (EU) 2015/2120 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 laying down measures concerning open internet access and retail charges for regulated intra-EU communications and amending Directive 2002/22/EC and Regulation (EU) No 531/2012 (OJ L 310, 26.11.2015, p. 1). , internet access services provide for connectivity but do not extend to the content provided through internet.

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Source: EUR-Lex (Cellar) · retrieved 2026-10-13 · Text as adopted (Official Journal); later amendments are not incorporated in this text.