We are the UK regulator for content, goods and services charged to a phone bill.
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Not sure about a number that's on your bill? Check it out here and see what to do next...

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If you have experienced problems with a phone-paid service, you can report it to us here.

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Latest updates
  • ICSS alerts upon connection compliance update Compliance | 18 September 2024
    The PSA has concerns regarding alerts upon connection to ICSS (also referred to as IVRs).
  • PSA and Telecom2 Limited reach settlement News | 27 August 2024
    The PSA and Telecom2 Limited have reached a settlement in the investigation into Telecom2's adequacy of its risk assessment and control (RAC) and Telecom2’s failure to provide information under direction.
  • Annual Market Review 2023/24 Research | 24 July 2024
    The Annual Market Review provides a comprehensive overview of the phone-paid services market, including consumer spend and experience, market trends and a medium-term forecast.

For consumers

What is PRS
What are phone-paid services?

Phone-paid services is the name given to all content, goods, or services charged to a phone bill. In law they are referred to as premium rate services.

Billed
Why have I been charged?

Phone payment is a popular and effective way of paying for a wide range of content goods and services.

What next?
5 tips to stay in control of your phone charges

Did you know that you can pay for services on your phone bill, just like you would with your bank card or PayPal account?

For business

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New to the industry?

When you launch a new service in the phone-paid services market, there are five key steps which you need to take.

Code of Practice
Code 15

Code 15 is the new PSA Code of Practice which sets out Standards and Requirements that providers of phone-paid services must comply with. This replaces Code 14 and came into force on 5 April 2022.

Stay compliant
Staying compliant

No matter what kind of phone-paid service you’re operating, it’s important that you stay up-to-date with PSA regulation and keep your service compliant.