[asterisk-biz] Changes of rules on 08x revenue share numbering in the UK

[Linus Surguy]

Dear All,

The information below is not directly VoIP related, but will affect anyone
in doing business in the UK using 08xx series numbers.

Key points are that:

0870 to be charged at no more than a geographic number (unless a free to
caller annoucement is made) with corresponding removal from NTS
determination means that interconnect revenue probably to be less than
geographic numbers. This will effectively make 0870 numbers completely
unviable to operate. To start around Jan 2008.

No changes to 0845/0844. To be re-examined in two years.

0871 to be covered by some ICSTIS rules regarding pricing. From Jan 2008.

No 'adult' services on 08x numbers. By end of year 2006.

Changes to the regulations making it required to publish NTS prices clearly
alongside the prices for normal numbers. By June 2006.

Linus
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Updates" <Updates at ofcom.org.uk>
To: <telecoms at lists.ofcom.org.uk>
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 11:10 AM
Subject: Ofcom Update: Statement on Number Translation Services (NTS)


Ofcom today confirmed measures to improve price transparency and
strengthen consumer protection for calls to 0870 numbers. These changes
are part of Ofcom's final statement following its review of all
chargeable 08 number ranges (known as Number Translation Services or
NTS).

News release
Ofcom confirms changes to 0870 calls
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2006/04/nr_20060419

Statement
NTS: A Way Forward
h <http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/nts_forward/statement/>
ttp://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/nts_forward/statement/

Statement
Providing citizens and consumers with improved information about Number
Translation Services and Premium Rate Services
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/nts_info/statement/

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