PhonepayPlus, the UK regulator previously known as Icstis, has seen a 40% increase in complaints from consumers receiving unexpected premium rate bills. Although millions of people have no problem with voting and buying content from their mobiles, there are some businesses breaking the rules. "We expect these rules to be followed and any failings of compliance will be punished", said cheif executive George Kidd in a BBC News article.
PhonepayPlus have decided to carry out a review of premium-rate services. "The review, the results of which should be published in July, will look at ways of dealing with unsolicited text message promotions, price transparency - especially use of the word "free" - and subscription to services such as ringtones."
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PhonepayPlus have decided to carry out a review of premium-rate services. "The review, the results of which should be published in July, will look at ways of dealing with unsolicited text message promotions, price transparency - especially use of the word "free" - and subscription to services such as ringtones."
The Register have also reported on this story.
