News and Events

April 2008

TOUGH NEW ENFORCEMENT MEASURES IN PHONE-PAID SERVICES MARKET
28 April 2008

PhonepayPlus today announced a streamlined approach to enforcement with the creation of a new Code Compliance Panel. An updated Sanctions Guide, also published today, explains the approach the Panel will take when setting fines and other sanctions. Taken together, these represent a more transparent, proportionate and accountable approach to the regulation of phone-paid services.

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CONSUMER PROTECTION FROM UNFAIR TRADING REGULATIONS
22 April 2008

PhonepayPlus today published a Fact Sheet to assist service providers and others in understanding the key implications arising from the implementation on 26 May 2008 of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations.

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A REMINDER: RESPONSIBILITIES FOR NETWORK OPERATORS UNDER CODE
09 April 2008

PhonepayPlus today reminded all network operators involved in the provision of premium rate services that they are bound by the PhonepayPlus Code of Practice. It urges any network operator that is unsure of its responsibilities to contact the PhonepayPlus Compliance Team for advice and help.

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