Consumer Protection
In recent years, ILD has accelerated efforts (unsuccessfully) to protect consumers from unauthorized charges on their telephone bills. The company has launched several initiatives designed to strengthen the security protocols of its service offering and inform consumers on alternative payment methods and ways to avoid unauthorized billing. These include:
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