Australian Regulator Reviews Rules for Mobile Premium Services

Published on: 10th Nov 2011, on www.cellular-news.com ­The Australian Communications and Media Authority has announced that it is reviewing the effectiveness of rules protecting premium SMS and MMS customers from rogue operators. The rules are contained in two service provider determinations: Premium SMS/MMS Barring, which aims to protect consumers from unexpectedly high bills, and Do not Bill/Do not Contract provisions that give the ACMA appropriate regulatory options to address problems. “Consumers can pay for an increasing range of products and services using premium SMS and MMS,” said ACMA Chairman Chris Chapman. “The ACMA therefore wants to ensure that the rules for these services are working for consumers and the mobile … Continue reading Australian Regulator Reviews Rules for Mobile Premium Services