Consultations 2007
CONSULTATION ON 2008/9 ANNUAL PLAN AND BUDGET
(Issued 7 November 2007 - Closed 5 December 2007)
PhonepayPlus has today published its proposed 2008/9 annual plan and budget, highlighting a clear focus on pre-empting and preventing problems - the key, it believes, to effective long-term consumer protection and the development of a dynamic, growing industry.
PhonepayPlus is proposing a total budget requirement for 2008/9 of £4.4 million, including a provision of £254,000 for work in relation to forthcoming additional responsibilities for services on the 0871 number range. Excluding this provision, the budget represents a decrease in real terms for the third year running.
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CONSULTATION ON THE REGULATION OF ANONYMOUS SMS MESSAGING SERVICES
(Issued 30 July 2007 - Closed 7 September 2007)
icstis has today issued a consultation document relating to Anonymous SMS texting services. icstis is seeking views on whether it is possible and appropriate to introduce regulatory safeguards to allow these services to operate.
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CONSULTATION ON ENHANCING STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
(Issued 10 April 2007 - Closed 3 July 2007)
icstis has today issued a consultation document outlining its proposals to enhance its engagement with stakeholders.
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CONSULTATION ON 0871 SERVICES
(Issued 25 April 2007 - Closed 28 June 2007)
icstis has published a consultation document outlining how it proposes to regulate 0871 numbers when it assumes responsibility for their regulation in early 2008.
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CONSULTATION ON INTRODUCING PRIOR PERMISSION FOR PRS ON TV AND RADIO
(Issued 15 May 2007 - Closed 12 June 2007)
icstis has published a consultation document outlining its proposals to introduce prior permission for premium rate services used in television and radio programmes.
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CONSULTATION ON CHANGES TO GOVERNANCE AND CODE OF PRACTICE
(Issued 2 March 2007 - Closed 26 April 2007)
icstis has issued a consultation document proposing changes to its governance arrangements, particularly in relation to its adjudicatory function, and proposed changes to the Code of Practice.
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CALL TV QUIZ SERVICES REVIEW
(Issued 29 January 2007 - Closed 12 March 2007)
icstis is today proposing new regulations for Call TV quiz shows following an extensive review of the sector. icstis' proposals include making viewers aware of their actual chances of being put through to the studio and giving participants cumulative call cost warnings after each £10 they spend.