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Federal Network Agency regulates third-party payments

by Milan
February 3, 2020
Image source: Federal Network Agency

Image source: Federal Network Agency

The Federal Network Agency has introduced a new regulation for paying by mobile phone bill. This came into force on February 1, 2020.

The Federal Network Agency wants to regulate the payment of subscriptions and individual purchases via the mobile phone bill in order to protect consumers better and make the process more transparent and secure. From now on, billing will only be permitted if certain requirements are met. This is stated in the press release:

The new rules require mobile phone companies to only bill for third-party services if:

– a technical redirection takes place in which a customer is redirected from the third-party provider’s website to a mobile phone provider’s website for the payment process of a third-party service (redirect).

– or the mobile phone company implements various specified consumer protection measures (combination model).

"mandatory use" of redirects

The guidelines also stipulate the "mandatory use" of redirects for subscription services. The statement states:

The use of redirects is mandatory for subscription services. In the combination model, this is not done for individual purchases or for particularly trustworthy third-party providers where customers identify themselves by logging in. In return, in many cases, a customer can rely on a money-back guarantee from the mobile phone provider in the event of unwanted third-party billing.

"Money-back guarantee from mobile phone providers"

The new regulation also includes a "money-back guarantee from mobile phone providers". The Federal Network Agency explains that mobile phone companies must deal with complaints from consumers. An examination of the facts is necessary. The announcement states:

Mobile phone providers must deal with consumer complaints and check whether the claim is justified. The hasty threat of cutting off the connection in the event of non-payment of a disputed claim can represent an unfair and aggressive commercial practice. In case of doubt, consumers should rely on the guarantee.

The new regulation was introduced on January 31, 2020 and has been officially valid since February 1, 2020. Anyone who wants to completely avoid paying by mobile phone bill can have their provider activate a third-party block. Users who have a problem with billing for third-party services can also contact the Federal Network Agency directly. This has the following link "www.bundesnetzagentur.de/drittunternehmen“ a corresponding form is provided. (Image source: Federal Network Agency)

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