Governments attempt to stamp out money laundering has taken a bizzare twist that might increase prices for Pay As You Go. The Government has decided that money put into Pay As You Go accounts could be used for Money Laundering! The Government wants all money paid into these accounts to be put into trust ie the Governments coffers! The mobile companies earn money on the interset. If this is taken away from them then surely prices will increase. Good old Government they really have taken these mugs for a ride not content with the billions it got from 3G they want more
More Info: The Register - When is e-money not e-money? When it stays on your mobile phone.
More Info: The Register - When is e-money not e-money? When it stays on your mobile phone.