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UK opportunities and how to redefine compliance

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

Learn how Trade Associations can help shape and enforce standards for all interactive businesses across the value chain.

Global Carrier Billing & Mobile Payments Summit panel session discussing the value of compliance in your business framework

aimm are glad to announce that Joanna Cox is part of the speaker line-up of the MEF Global Carrier Billing & Mobile Payments Summit, hosted by Mobile Ecosystem Forum. The Summit is taking place in Amsterdam on 9th and 10th of September.

Joanna will be speaking on two separate expert panels on the 10th, so pop over for a listen if you are coming. Get your ticket today and join us.

*aimm members can still secure their 10% member discounts on tickets so reach out to the aimm team for more details.

 

10:10 Redefining Compliance: From Reactive Policing to Proactive Design

  • Dario Betti, CEO – MEF
  • Frank van Rotterdam, Regulator – Mobile Payments in the Netherlands
  • Joanna Cox, General Manager – Association for Interactive Media and Micropayments (AIMM)
  • Pierre Trocme, Program Director – af2m
  • Wim de Meyer, Managing Director – Etis
  • David Ashman, Head of Compliance – MCP

With regulatory expectations rising and markets becoming more fragmented, compliance is no longer a back-office function — it’s a strategic pillar of product design. This session explores how mobile operators, content providers, aggregators, and platforms are embedding user protection, consent, and transparency into the mobile payment journey from the outset.

The conversation will also include the growing role of self-regulatory bodies and industry associations in shaping and enforcing standards. From codes of conduct to complaint handling frameworks, these groups are helping to create shared accountability models that reduce friction, build trust, and enable responsible growth across diverse markets.

 

14:25 2025 UPDATE – Unlocking New Horizons: Exploring UK Opportunities with the Arrival of a New Regulator

  • Joanna Cox , General Manager – Association for Interactive Media and Micropayments, (AIMM)
  • Victoria Hull, Business Development Director – Dynamic Mobile Billing
  • Naomi Maggs, Senior Product Manager – EE 

This session will explore how recent regulatory changes have created a clearer, more stable framework for carrier billing in the UK. Panellists will discuss what has changed in the past year, the impact of a stronger regulator, and why the new regime is easier to navigate. The session will also provide practical guidance on entering the UK market, including available support, onboarding processes, and why this is now a prime time for new services to launch in a predictable, business-friendly environment.

aimm panel session at Global Carrier Billing & Mobile Payments Summit 2025 discussing UK opportunities with arrival of new regulator.

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Come and join us in Amsterdam at the Global Carrier Billing Summit

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

The Global Carrier Billing & Mobile Payment Summit 2025, is taking place on September 9-10 in Amsterdam.

aimm are supporting the Global Carrier Billing & Mobile Payments Summit

It will bring together operators, advertisers, content providers and regulators to explore the theme From Reach to Revenue Aligning Operators, Advertisers and Content Providers.

 

“From Reach to Revenue: Aligning Operators, Advertisers and Content Providers for the Next Chapter of Mobile Payments” sets the tone for the 2025 edition of the Global Carrier Billing & Mobile Payments Summit. The event brings together mobile network operators, media buyers, content providers, regulators, and technology platforms to explore the strategies, partnerships, and innovations shaping the future of carrier billing.

We are pleased to announce that not only are AIMM a supporting Association for the Summit, but Joanna Cox, General Manager of AIMM will be speaking on two expert panels at the event on the 10th September. Learn more about these expert sessions, so you don’t miss out.

 

Joanna Cox - General Manager of aimm will be speaking on panels over both days at the Global Carrier Billing and Mobile Payments Summit 2025

 

We have now secured an exclusive discount for Members! If you are going to book your tickets make sure you contact the aimm team for your discount code first!

 

Representatives from Mobile Network Operators throughout the UK, Europe, Africa and the Middle East will meet to share knowledge, showcase regional successes and tackle the challenges surrounding DCB and Mobile Payments in more than twenty markets.

Payment service providers will provide invaluable localised insights while top-tier merchants will showcase exciting new products ranging from AR/VR gaming to streaming and education services.

Additional topics covering payment- and cyber security, regulation, digital marketing and sustainable development means GCB&MPS is the meeting place for Mobile Network Operators looking to establish, grow or showcase their Carrier Billing- and Payments offering.

 

Attendees will gain exclusive insights from key players shaping the future of carrier billing and mobile payments, so don’t miss out.

Learn more about this event and register for your tickets.

 

 

 

This event is run by MEF - Mobile Ecosystem Forum

 

Ofcom Premium Rate Service Checker is live

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

 

Ofcom have announced that their Premium Rate Service (PRS) checker site is now live and available for consumers to use.

This is in replacement of the PSA Service Checker that had been available as a consumer resource until the end of last year. You can now direct consumers to the site using the button below.

If a consumer has an unexpected charge on their phone bill and want to find out what it is for, they should contact their phone service provider (mobile network)  in the first instance for more information.

 

 

 

Further information about learning more about unexpected charges on phone bills can be found on aimm’s consumer facing site PhoneCharges.org

 

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/make-a-complaint/complain-about-premium-rate-services/premium-rate-service-checker

Merger with Three UK and Vodafone UK officially announced.

Posted on by Andrea Putnam-Moorcroft

The merger between Vodafone UK and Three UK has officially completed. The newly combined organisation – operating under the name VodafoneThree – unleashes an exciting new era in UK connectivity.

Vodafone Group Plc (“Vodafone”) and CK Hutchison Group Telecom Holdings Limited (“CKHGT”), a wholly owned subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited (“CK Hutchison”), are pleased to announce that the merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK successfully completed on 31 May 2025.

VodafoneThree brings together the strengths of both companies to create the UK’s largest and most advanced digital connectivity provider. Supported by a fully-funded £11 billion investment plan, we are committed to delivering 5G Standalone coverage to 99% of the UK population by 2034.

Our shared ambition is to build a network the country can be proud of, driving innovation, economic growth, and enhanced services for all our customers.

This transformation will also deliver significant long-term benefits for our valued partners and suppliers. We are excited about the new opportunities this enhanced scale and capability will unlock.

VodafoneThree will invest £11 billion over the next 10 years – creating one of Europe’s most advanced 5G networks, giving millions of customers and businesses up and down the country a vastly superior mobile experience. In its first year, VodafoneThree plans to invest £1.3 billion1 in capex. This will enable the company to accelerate its network deployment.

As we progress in this journey, we are confident that, with your continued support and collaboration, VodafoneThree will be well-positioned to deliver exceptional value to the market.

Margherita Della Valle, Vodafone Group Chief Executive, said: “The merger will create a new force in UK mobile, transform the country’s digital infrastructure and propel the UK to the forefront of European connectivity. We are now eager to kick off our network build and rapidly bring customers greater coverage and superior network quality. The transaction completes the reshaping of Vodafone in Europe, and following this period of transition we are now well-positioned for growth ahead.”

Canning Fok, Deputy Chairman of CK Hutchison and Executive Chairman of CKHGT, said: “As we have demonstrated in other European markets, scale enables the significant investment needed to deliver the world-beating mobile networks our customers expect, and the Vodafone and Three merger provides that scale.

We will continue to keep you updated as the integration evolves and look forward to sharing further developments with you.

Further information about the merger and our future plans can be found at www.vodafonethree.com