July 2007
CONSULTATION ON THE REGULATION OF ANONYMOUS SMS MESSAGING SERVICES
30 July 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. Responses should be submitted to Mark Collins by no later than Friday 7 September 2007.
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INDUSTRY NOTICE: INTRO MESSAGES USED IN SEXUAL ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES
20 July 2007
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 2007
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.
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ICSTIS IMPOSES RECORD FINE FOR MISLEADING RICHARD AND JUDY COMPETITION
06 July 2007
ICSTIS has today imposed its highest ever fine of £150,000 on 'You Say, We Pay' service provider Eckoh UK Ltd.
Contact the 'You Say, We Pay' refund line on 0800 666 805.
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SIR ALISTAIR GRAHAM'S SPEECH AT WESTMINSTER MEDIA FORUM
02 July 2007
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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