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Massive increase in mobile data consumption
Dutch consumers keep on using their mobile phones more and more for calling and surfing the Internet. Mobile data consumption continues to increase. In 2016, total data consumption was 185 billion MB, which is an increase of 63% compared with 2015, and an … -
YouTube vlogger Snapking kept callers on hold
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) took down the premium-rate number 0909-0400528 of Dutch YouTube vlogger Snapking. Snapking is the trade name of Snapentertainment. Snapking urged callers to call this number without being clear … -
Pressure on mobile-phone codes continues to be strong because of new applications
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) does not expect a shortage of 06-numbers to occur anytime soon (in the Netherlands, mobile phones are assigned 06-numbers). Almost 91% of all available numbers for mobile phones have already been … -
ACM withdraws premium-rate number 0900-1824 of MyOffice
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has withdrawn the premium-rate number 0900-1824 of MyOffice. Callers were put on hold without ever actually speaking to anyone. An investigation has revealed that, between September 1 and October … -
The number of available dedicated mobile-phone codes keeps falling
Pressure on 06-numbers in the Netherlands will continue to be considerable over the next few years (in the Netherlands, mobile phones are assigned 06-numbers). The number of 06-numbers that have been assigned keeps on rising, and is currently at over 54.5 … -
Incorrect use of dedicated mobile-phone codes should stop
Telecom providers are lagging behind with using 097-numbers for devices that exchange data using an internet connection. Those that use numbers for devices other than mobile phones such as payment terminals or vending machines should actually use an … -
Sufficient numbers for mobile phones still available despite continued increasing demand
In the Netherlands, mobile phones are assigned 06-numbers. The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) expects that sufficient 06-numbers will still be available over the next few years. However, the number of assigned 06-numbers continues … -
Tele2 must stop incorrect use of mobile phone numbers
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has forced Dutch telecom company Tele2 to ensure that it stops using mobile numbers for other purposes than mobile calls. ACM has established that mobile numbers issued to Tele2 are sometimes used for … -
Request for declaration of net turnovers 2013
OPTA regulates providers of public electronic-communications services (such as telecom providers) in the Netherlands. The costs of these regulatory activities are covered in part by these providers themselves. In this letter, OPTA requests public … -
Request for declaration of net turnovers 2013
OPTA regulates providers of public electronic-communications services (such as telecom providers) in the Netherlands. The costs of these regulatory activities are covered in part by these providers themselves. In this letter, OPTA requests public …