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

[Linus Surguy]

>> The proposed changes to 0870 outpayments are going to really hurt a
>> lot of UK companies who rely on this revenue (e.g. to give cheaper
>> international access to telecoms customers), or as end users have
>> built up customer loyalty and goodwill using 0870 numbers for their
>> intended purpose (should their provider find it can nolonger route
>> 0870 in a viable way).
>> Has there been a counter argument put forward by the industry ?
>
> Ofcom are proposing to allow revenue sharing on 087 number (callers are
> charged up to 10ppm), however they will fall under ICSTIS regulation.

Albeit under 'ICSTIS-lite' lesser regulation, and it almost certainly won't 
be in that 'brand' name (although it will be by the same body).

Linus