Compliance with Premium Rate Regulations
Regulations Covering Premium Rate Services
PhonepayPlus regulate premium rate services in the UK. These are designed to protect the public from unscrupulous traders. X-on has along history of PhonepayPlus compliance and has never been associated with a service that has fallen foul of the regulations.
In Australia the industry is governed by the Australian Communications Authority with The Communications Alliance being the peak body for the Australian communications industry. The ACA and Comms Alliance monitor the activities of premium rate providers, and are involved in an ongoing process to tighten regulations covering premium rate SMS and phone services.
Where a service involves a tariff above the usual rate whether phone or SMS it is considered premium rate. Services such as competitions, adult entertainment, helplines, interactive games, TV voting, content downloads and news alerts commonly use premium rate as a source of revenue.
Visiting The Communications Alliance web site (www.commsalliance.com.au) is essential for prospective providers of premium rate services. The site provides information on existing regulations and regulatory proposals.
State Regulations
All premium rate services using X-on technology must comply with government regulations. We can help clients understand the rules regarding promotion of premium rate numbers, maximum call lengths, maximum hold times, price announcements etc.
Premium rate regulations vary for each state and the application for licences is complex. Axontek can assist with application and compliance, additionally offering a complete All-in-one Package covering all aspects of the promotion.
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