Sohu.com's Wireless Service Suspended By China Mobile

A 12-month suspension, beginning September 1, has been handed to Sohu.com by China Mobile for sending unsolicited bulk multimedia messages (MMS) to its users in China, according to China Tech News.

"During the year, Sohu will not be able to apply for new wireless services with the large state-run telecom, leaving the Internet media icon at a great disadvantage in China's teeming mobile market.

The company reports that this particular suspension arose after Sohu sent 1400 unsolicited SMS advertisements for a "I Want Photo" picture-messaging service.

Sohu users have been complaining for at least 18 months that the company was sending them other messages without their authorization, and charging the users for those messages."

emily | 9:54 AM | Spam, Viruses and Hoaxes |
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