Qatar regulator takes aim at mobile spam, unwanted services
The government said consumers must consent to receive a service before they are charged, but provided no specific details about the new planned measures.
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Regulator: 1,135 complaints lodged against Ooredoo, Vodafone in 2015
Billing, network coverage and service disconnections were the most commonly cited issues by mobile customers.
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Regulators order lower GCC roaming rates for Qatar cellphone customers
Prices for various roaming mobile services will drop between 8 and 85 percent by April 2019, based on currently posted prices and a schedule of fees released by Qatar's Communication Regulatory Authority.
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Qatar’s telecoms watchdog plans tough action on mobile spam
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) is drafting a code of conduct that it said would beef up existing guidelines for companies that use text/SMS messages and applications such as WhatsApp, Viber and Skype to reach customers.
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Qatar’s telecoms watchdog may soon be able to fine offenders
Under the existing legislation, the Communications Regulatory Authority cannot penalize companies that it finds in violation of the law, which means telecom providers could ignore its decisions and directives.
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Vodafone Qatar challenges watchdog’s ruling that promo was ‘misleading’
The Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has said that Vodafone's "3 months free" promotion for postpaid packages was misleading for customers, a decision that Vodafone has said it will appeal.
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Qatar cracks down on ‘misleading and unfair’ telecom adverts
A new advertising code prohibits negative ad campaigns and requires telecom providers to clearly and honestly explain pricing plans, among other new regulations.
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