Telecommunications & Media
Optimal mobile plan notification starts but confusion persists, government and industry still at odds
South Korea has begun enforcing a system requiring the three mobile carriers to regularly notify subscribers of more suitable rate plans, but confusion persists in the field. While the amended Telecommunications Business Act took effect on Oct. 1, implementing rules and a public notice setting details such as obligated operators and notification intervals are still under regulatory review. The government favors a six-month interval, while carriers argue for 12 months, citing costs and administrative burden.
