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Premium Rate Services

Welcome to the Premium Rate Services (PRS) Section of askcomreg.ie.

ComReg is the independent regulator of phone-paid services in Ireland. Premium Rate Services (PRS) are goods and services that you can buy by charging the cost to your landline or mobile phone bill. Our job is to protect consumers by enabling them to make informed choices.

In this section, you will find the following information:

  •  What are premium rate services? 
  •  How much do premium rate services cost? 
  •  How can I check a number? 
  •  How do I stop a text/sms service? 
  •  How can I avoid unwanted premium rate services? 
  •  What should I do if I have been charged for an unwanted premium rate service? 
  •  How do I make a complaint? 
  •  Buzzwords explained 
  •  Code of Practice


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