GSMA Latin America Launch Data Roaming Transparency Scheme

GSMA Latin America Launch Data Roaming Transparency Scheme PR Newswire SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 10, 2012 - Mobile Operators to Help Consumers Better Understand and Manage Data Usage, Addressing Head-On the Issue of Bill Shock SANTIAGO, Chile, Sept. 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the GSMA announced that more than 40 Latin American mobile network operators (MNOs) have launched a data roaming transparency scheme in the region that will provide consumers with greater visibility of their roaming charges and usage of mobile data services when travelling within the region and abroad. The initiative is supported by operator groups including America Movil, Antel, Entel Chile, Millicom, Oi, Orange, Telecom Italia and Telefonica, all of whom agreed to undertake a number of measures in the countries in which they operate to help mobile subscribers better understand their data roaming charges and more effectively manage their use of data services when visiting other countries. The MNOs participating in this initiative account for more than half a billion mobile subscribers across the region. "The Latin America region is unique in that we are at different stages of economic development, so it is important that we help consumers to better understand any costs that they may face and provide a consistent experience for consumers, wherever they travel," said Javier Delgado, Chair of the GSMA Chief Regulatory Officers' Group of Latin America.