am lodging a complain with WASPA now and have identify the code of conduct breached
6.2.11. The member providing the service must keep a record of the confirmation provided by the
customer (for 6.2.9 (a)) or the notification sent to the customer (for 6.2.9 (b)).
11.2.1. Customers may not be automatically subscribed to a subscription service as a result of a
request for any non-subscription content or service. Customers may not automatically be subscribed
to a subscription service without specifically opting in to that service.
11.2.5. If a subscription service is initiated by a customer sending an SMS to the service provider, then
a separate confirmation message must then be sent to the customer's mobile handset. Only once the
customer has followed the activation instructions in the confirmation message can they be subscribed
to the subscription service.
11.2.6. The confirmation message described in 11.2.5 must include the subscription service
information in the following format, flow and wording:
[service activation instructions and/or activation code]. You'll be subscribed to [XYZ service]
from [name of service provider] at [cost of service and frequency of billing].
11.3.1. If a subscription service is initiated by entering a customer's mobile number on a web page or
WAP site, then a separate confirmation message must be sent to the customer's mobile handset in
order to prove that the number entered matches the customer's mobile handset number. This
message may either:
(a) contain a PIN which is then confirmed or validated on the web page, or
(b) contain the name of the service, an explanation of the confirmation process, and a URL
with a unique identifier, which, when clicked, validates the handset number
11.5.1. Once a customer has subscribed to a subscription service, a notification message must
immediately be sent to the customer. This welcome message should not be mistaken for an advert or
marketing message. The customer may not be charged for this message
11.5.2. The welcome message must start with the text "Welcome: " and must also be a clear
notification of the following information, in the following order:
(a) The name of the subscription service;
(b) The cost of the subscription service and the frequency of the charges;
(c) Clear and concise instructions for unsubscribing from the service;
(d) The service provider’s telephone number
11.6.1. A monthly reminder SMS must be sent to all subscription service customers. This reminder
must be sent within 30 days of the initial notification message, and once per calendar month
thereafter. The customer may not be charged for these reminder messages.
11.8. Reminder message for WAP services
11.8.1. For services where the primary means of interacting with the service is via WAP, either the
format set out in 11.6.2 or the the following format must be used:
Reminder: You are subscribed to [name of service provider] [content/service description].
Cost [cost of service and frequency of billing]. For help call [call centre number + “(VAS)” if
applicable]. To unsub, click here [WAP link].
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