February 2008
NEW RESEARCH EXPLORES USAGE OF PHONE-PAID SERVICES
21 February 2008
PhonepayPlus (previously known as ICSTIS) today published research that shows the effect of new technology and changing consumer demand on the UK phone-paid services industry - a mature, sophisticated market which generated £1.08 billion in revenues in 2007.
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NEW REGULATION FOR BROADCAST PREMIUM RATE SERVICE PROVIDERS
19 February 2008
PhonepayPlus (previously known as ICSTIS) today announced that service providers looking to provide premium rate services (PRS) to broadcasters must first seek its permission. Taken alongside tough new rules for broadcasters also announced today by Ofcom, it is expected the new regulatory regime will protect viewers from any possible harm when participating in broadcast PRS.
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PHONEPAYPLUS LAUNCHES NEW LOOK, CONSUMER-FOCUSED WEBSITE
18 February 2008
PhonepayPlus, the phone-paid services regulator (formerly ICSTIS), today launched its new look website, www.phonepayplus.org.uk, designed specifically with consumers in mind.
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RAW-CONTACTS.COM
08 February 2008
PhonepayPlus has today published a statement on its decision to use its emergency procedure to investigate the premium rate service used to access the website ‘Raw-Contacts.com.
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OPERATION OF VOICE-BASED, TEXT-CHARGED SERVICES
05 February 2008
PhonepayPlus has today issued a notice to the industry advising that, with immediate effect, no voice-based, text-charged service may be provided unless prior permission in writing has been given by PhonepayPlus for the operation of that service.
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