垃圾短信再迎严监管：如何有效拒绝骚扰？- 小米迪信通等18家公司被约谈

（Original Title: Strict Supervision of Junk Messages Again - 18 Companies including Xiaomi Technology and Dixintong Were Warned）

By Li Shaoting, Every Economic Journalist

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced on December 2nd that the Information and Communication Administration of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently collectively interviewed 18 companies related to the serious harassment caused by junk messages of some mobile resale companies.

Is Receiving Junk Messages Actually "Harassment"?

It is worth mentioning that in 2015, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology also interviewed 7 companies due to governance problems related to junk messages. Among them, Tianyin Communication Co., Ltd., Sharing Communications Group Co., Ltd., and Shenzhen Youyou Internet Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Youyou Internet) controlling shareholder Aishide (002416, SZ) were also included.

Is There a Solution to the Issue of Junk Messages?

Industry insiders also point out that the blame cannot only be placed on virtual network operators. "Junk messages, like harassing calls, are given to marketing companies. The marketing companies should be penalized," said independent communications industry analyst Fu Liang to Economic Daily.

Is the Industry Trend Towards Stricter Regulation?

As the issue remains unsolved, it seems that the industry problems will coexist in the long term with the development of virtual network operators. Today, virtual network operators not only face the problem of intensified competition within the industry, but also face the trend of stricter supervision. What is the current business layout of related companies?

Elaborating further, it is important to note that some companies have shifted their focus or reduced their scale under pressure. Company 263 (002467, SZ) stated in its 2018 annual report inquiry reply that the gross profit margin of its mobile resale business in 2018 was -8.58%, much lower than the enterprise business gross profit margin. Facing this challenge, Company 263 adjusted its direction and transferred relevant technologies and service capabilities to the enterprise business sector.

In conclusion, the issue of junk messages in the mobile resale business sector remains a challenge, with companies and authorities repeatedly addressing and monitoring the problem. Industry regulations are expected to become more stringent as the sector navigates these challenges. It is crucial for companies in the sector to adopt comprehensive strategies to mitigate such issues and ensure a better user experience.

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