How can UK telcos retain more customers under the new “text to switch” regulation?
The recent “text to switch” regulation, introduced by Ofcom in the UK, is another factor telecommunications companies need to take into account when planning their customer strategy. Customers can now leave their mobile provider by simply sending a text message – avoiding the hassle of calling a call centre – and eliminating the chances for last minute ‘rescue’. On a market threatened by value erosion and defined by blurring boundaries,…