news archive 2007

july 2007

CONSULTATION ON THE REGULATION OF ANONYMOUS SMS MESSAGING SERVICES
(30 July)
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. Responses should be submitted to Mark Collins (mcollins@icstis.org.uk) by no later than Friday 7 September 2007.
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LATEST ADJUDICATIONS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE (24 July)
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INDUSTRY NOTICE: INTRO MESSAGES USED IN SEXUAL ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES (20 July)
ICSTIS has today issued an Industry Notice as a reminder to all service providers involved in the operation of sexual entertainment services (SES), to ensure that the correct introductory messages are given on call connection. Service providers have until 31 August 2007 to ensure that the introductory messages comply with the contents of this Notice and with the ICSTIS Code of Practice.
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ICSTIS CHAIRMAN FINDS YEAR OF "WORRYING UPSURGE" IN COMPLAINTS ABOUT TV PREMIUM RATE SERVICES INTOLERABLE (11 July)
Sir Alistair Graham, speaking at the launch of icstis' annual report 2006/7, today reiterated the regulator's commitment to proactively protecting consumers following the recent high-profile issues surrounding premium rate TV phone-in competitions and quiz shows. 

View George Kidd's speech at the launch of the icstis annual report

View Sir Alistair Graham's speech at the launch of the icstis annual report
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ICSTIS IMPOSES RECORD FINE FOR MISLEADING RICHARD AND JUDY COMPETITION (6 July)
icstis has today imposed its highest ever fine of £150,000 on 'You Say, We Pay' service provider Eckoh UK Ltd.

View the full adjudication made by the Oral Hearing Panel

View a list of Q & A's relating to this adjudication

icstis has published a clarification statement regarding the above adjudication

Contact the 'You Say, We Pay' refund line on 0800 666 805
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LATEST ADJUDICATIONS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE (6 July)
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SIR ALISTAIR GRAHAM'S SPEECH AT WESTMINSTER MEDIA FORUM (2 July)
The Westminster Media Forum keynote seminar on Participation Broadcasting took place on 27 June 2007. icstis Chairman, Sir Alistair Graham, gave a speech on the keynote perspectives on how future regulation will seek to define participation media.  

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