New rules to come into effect on 1 July 2010 will give consumers the choice of barring all premium SMS from their mobile phones and thus preventing unwanted premium SMS charges. ‘If you don’t want these services, you can simply contact your phone company and ask for them to be turned off,’ said ACMA Chairman, Chris Chapman.

‘This will be a great option for parents who want to make sure their kids don’t sign up for something without understanding the charges. And people trying to manage their phone budget can stop premium charges by barring these services from their phone. ‘This is the latest in a package of measures we have put in place so mobile users can feel confident they will only receive and pay for services they actually want.’

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Source: ACMA - Australia Government