What obligations apply to PAMR (public access mobile radio) providers?
7.1 PAMR (Public Access Mobile Radio) is a PMR two-way radio type of service provided by a third-party Network Operator. Because the end-user is buying access into a network that is not self-provided, but provided by a third-party, that third party provider is providing a public electronic communication service. The end-user is being provided with a service that has as its main feature the conveyance of signals by means of an electronic communications network. 7.2 The actual obligations that will apply to PAMR providers in practice are relatively light as PAMR is not a Publicly Available Telephone Service. They include requirements to offer contracts and to issue bills that do not overcharge end-users.. Where directed by Oftel/Ofcom, they will also need to publish information on their quality of service (see FAQ # 2). link Additionally if they offer services to small business users (see FAQ # 5) link they will also be required to have a dispute resolution scheme (see FAQ # 4) link and
