The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) public consultation on the proposed change to the charging method for mobile phone services in Singapore from Mobile-Party-Pay (MPP)1 to Calling-Party-Pay (CPP)2 closed at 5:00 pm today3 after 10 weeks of consultation...
Singapore, 22 March 2002 | For Immediate Release
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) public consultation on the proposed change to the charging method for mobile phone services in Singapore from Mobile-Party-Pay (MPP)1 to Calling-Party-Pay (CPP)2 closed at 5:00 pm today3 after 10 weeks of consultation.
The comments and responses received from industry players and the public are posted on the IDA website (https://www.imda.gov.sg/) under the "Policies & Regulation" section, under "Consultation Papers & Decisions". The IDA thanks these respondents for their comments. IDA will consider the comments received when it reviews its policy and targets to announce its policy decision during the second half of 2002.
IDA's public consultation process is part of its ongoing efforts to provide a platform for the industry and public to participate in IDA's policy formulation process and to share their views on policy and regulatory matters.
ISSUED BY CORPORATE COMMUNICATION DIVISION
INFOCOMM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF SINGAPORE
Notes to Editor:
1 Mobile-Party-Pay (MPP) refers to the retail charging method, where the mobile phone subscriber pays for both incoming calls made to, and outgoing calls made from, the subscriber's mobile phone. The MPP is the current retail charging method for mobile phone services in Singapore.
2 Calling-Party-Pay (CPP) refers to the retail charging method, where the mobile phone subscriber would only pay for calls made and not for calls received.
3 Due to industry's request for an extended feedback timeline, the original closing date for the consultation paper had been extended from 1 March 2002 to 22 March 2002.
About Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) is a dynamic organisation with an integrated perspective to developing, promoting and regulating info-communications in Singapore. In the fast-changing and converging spheres of telecommunications, information and media technologies, IDA will be the catalyst for change and growth in Singapore's evolution into a vibrant global info-communications technology centre. For more information, please visit https://www.imda.gov.sg/.
For media clarification, please contact:
Ms Jennifer Toh
Assistant Manager, Corporate Communication
Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore
Tel: +65 6211 0508
Fax: +65 6211 2227
Email: jennifer_toh@imda.gov.sg
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