Police try to suspend Polkomtel's license for blocking information on billings

The police have passed a motion to suspend the license of the Plus GSM mobile phone operator. The police have long complained about the company's unwillingness to reveal phone billings. "We should not forget that GSM was granted a license on condition that it would cooperate with the police," said a senior police officer. The row over mobile phones may have far-reaching consequences for mobile phone users, as the police also want to limit pre-paid services which are provided by all mobile phone operators. Currently, those who buy pre-paid phones and cards get a phone number automatically without being registered by the operator. The Interior Ministry has launched an investigation into the motion to suspend the license. (Zycie, p. 1, 3) K.S.