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Raising the Maximum Penalty for Persistent Misuse of Electronic Communications Networks or Electronic Communication to Tackle Silent Calls

Starting Date: 31-10-05

Closing Date: 24-01-06

The Department has been requested by the Office of Communication to increase the maximum penalty, from £5,000 to £50,000, for persistent misuse of the telecommunications network to tackle the growing problem of silent calls more effectively. Ofcom and the DTI believe that a significant increase in fines is needed to stop companies making silent calls to consumers. 

Consultation Documents

• Raising the Maximum Penalty for Persistent Misuse of Electronic Communications Networks or Electronic Communications Services to Tackle Silent Calls (344KB)

Consultation Responses

• Consultation by the Department of Trade & Industry on a draft order raising the maximum penalty for persistent misuse of electronic communications networks or electronic communication services to tackle silent calls: Government response (10KB)