Communications (Telecommunications and Broadcasting) Law (Amendment – Charge Alert for Calls Abroad) Bill
Translated from Hebrew: הצעת חוק התקשורת (בזק ושידורים) (תיקון - התראת חיוב בהתקשרות לחוץ לארץ)
TL;DRThe bill requires international telecommunications providers to give the customer a voice warning about an exceptional charge before connecting a call abroad.
Translated from Hebrew
What does the bill do?
The bill adds a section to the Communications (Telecommunications and Broadcasting) Law requiring a licensed provider of international telecommunications services to play a voice warning to a non-subscriber announcing an exceptional charge and its cost, before connecting the call and activating a dialing code. The bill is intended to provide transparency and clear information to the consumer, to prevent excessive charges that are discovered only after receiving the bill.
The votes on this bill
Coalition 64 seats
Opposition 56 seats
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