Low cost international calls for new regulations

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Proposals for new regulations that would have an impact on low cost international calls have been welcomed by Ofcom.

The telecoms watchdog has hailed the move from the EU Commission to impose caps on cheap calls to Bangladesh and other countries, as well as limits on text message charges.

Costs of making and receiving calls while travelling abroad could be reduced further if the new legislation is made law.

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Elizabeth De Winton, communications manager at Ofcom, said the move could mean a fairer deal for consumers.

"Ofcom has been calling for text and data roaming charges to come down for some time. We welcome the Commission's proposal to introduce a wholesale and a retail cap on text roaming," she said.

"We also welcome moves to protect consumers from 'bill shock' when using data services abroad. In particular, Ofcom welcomes moves to tackle the practice of rounding up calls to the nearest minute for billing."

Legislation from the EU Commission on the issue could come into force as early as July 1st next year.

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