ICSTIS, the British premium rate services regulator, has today proposed 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.
Announcing the proposals, […]

Posted on January 30th, 2007 by lbraum
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There were a few changes regarding mobile premium rate services (SMS) in Austria. All services have to be stopped immediatels after the user sent the word “stopp” (yes, with a double “p”). All users have to be informed as soon as they used more than 10 €. SMS chat services only can bill the message […]

Posted on January 16th, 2007 by lbraum
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Everybody told us to look elsewhere, even the embassy. “There is absolutely no possibility to do business with Premium Rate Numbers in China.” That may be true, but now we found proof for the mere existence of premium rate numbers in China. We see this as a first step and will investigate further.
Here is what […]

Posted on January 4th, 2007 by lbraum
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