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ACMA to be given extra regulatory powers

ACMA to be given extra regulatory powers

The Federal Government will amend the Telecommunications Act to give the media watchdog the power to hand out red cards to telecoms providers who abuse self-regulation.
Brett Winterford Mar 31 2009 3:15PM Telco/ISP
ISPs not interested in regional DSLAMs: Telstra

ISPs not interested in regional DSLAMs: Telstra

Only one in ten Telstra exchanges contain competitor DSLAMs, not because of accessibility or interconnection issues but because competing ISPs don’t see the other 90 per cent as profitable, Telstra’s outgoing Wholesale GMD said.
Ry Crozier Mar 31 2009 1:52PM Telco/ISP
ACCC sues Telstra over exchange access

ACCC sues Telstra over exchange access

Competitors have welcomed Federal Court proceedings brought against Telstra by the ACCC alleging the incumbent refused access seeker requests for interconnection.
Staff Writers Mar 19 2009 3:32PM Telco/ISP
Comms Alliance submits Mobile Premium Services Code

Comms Alliance submits Mobile Premium Services Code

Under increasing pressure from the ACCC and ACMA, industry self-regulator Communications Alliance has finally released a code of conduct around the provision of Mobile Premium Services.
Brett Winterford Mar 18 2009 3:16PM Telco/ISP
ACCC puts the telco industry "on notice"

ACCC puts the telco industry "on notice"

Australia’s consumer regulator the ACCC is warning telecommunications operators they will soon face fines of up to $1 million if they do not clean up their act.
Brett Winterford Mar 16 2009 6:04AM Telco/ISP
Expert advocates new regulator for NBN

Expert advocates new regulator for NBN

One of Australia's pre-eminent telecommunications experts today recommended the Federal Government consider forming a new regulator charged exclusively with arbitrating access issues for the proposed National Broadband Network.
Brett Winterford Mar 3 2009 2:28PM Telco/ISP
Telstra appeals wholesale voice service ‘red tape’ ruling

Telstra appeals wholesale voice service ‘red tape’ ruling

Telstra’s lawyers will appeal a determination by the Australian Competition Tribunal that overturned an ACCC ruling to release the carrier from specific wholesale local voice service regulations.
Staff Writers Jan 14 2009 1:37PM Telco/ISP
ACCC: phishers using financial crisis to scam Australians

ACCC: phishers using financial crisis to scam Australians

The ACCC has issued a warning to Australian businesses and consumers about phishing scams claiming to be related to the global financial crisis.
Daniel Fitzgerald Jan 12 2009 2:53PM Security
ACCC puts Websites through truth test

ACCC puts Websites through truth test

The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) has sent out a warning to Websites as they will be busted for providing false information.
Staff Writers Sep 22 2008 3:59PM Software
ACCC exempts Telstra from wholesale voice obligations

ACCC exempts Telstra from wholesale voice obligations

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is exempting Telstra from its obligations to supply two ‘declared’ services in parts of metropolitan Australia.
Staff Writers Sep 9 2008 11:37AM Telco/ISP
ACCC grants Telstra service and line rental exemptions

ACCC grants Telstra service and line rental exemptions

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided to grant Telstra exemptions from its obligations to supply two ‘declared’ services in parts of metropolitan Australia - subject to a number of conditions.
Lilia Guan Aug 14 2008 3:27PM Telco/ISP
ACCC audits broadband access service take-up

ACCC audits broadband access service take-up

The ACCC has released the results of an audit on the take up of broadband access services on Telstra's copper network.
Dylan Bushell-Embling Jul 23 2008 12:43PM Telco/ISP
More regulations for Telstra

More regulations for Telstra

The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission (ACCC) now is requiring Telstra to keep detailed records and submit reports about its telephone exchange activities.
Ashley Clark Jul 15 2008 4:27PM Telco/ISP
Getronics grabs $4.5M ACCC outsourcing contract

Getronics grabs $4.5M ACCC outsourcing contract

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has awarded Getronics a three year outsourcing contract worth $4.5 million.
Staff Writers Jun 25 2008 3:53PM Hardware
eBay fights back over ACCC's PayPal proposal

eBay fights back over ACCC's PayPal proposal

eBay has challenged the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) proposal to oppose the auction site’s PayPal-only policy.
Liz Tay Jun 13 2008 4:47PM Software
ACCC plans to reject eBay's PayPal only policy

ACCC plans to reject eBay's PayPal only policy

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a draft notice proposing to revoke a notification lodged by eBay on 11 April 2008 regarding the use of PayPal for almost all transactions on the eBay site.
Staff Writers Jun 13 2008 4:45PM Software
ACCC believes DDAS and ISDN services are outdated

ACCC believes DDAS and ISDN services are outdated

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) issued its draft report on declaring the Digital Data Access and Integrated Services Data Network (ISDN) Services as well as accompanying draft pricing principles with respect to the services.
Lilia Guan Mar 17 2008 2:08PM Telco/ISP
ACCC: Telstra submits revised ULLS monthly charge undertaking

ACCC: Telstra submits revised ULLS monthly charge undertaking

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has published Telstra's revised Unconditioned Local Loop (ULL) service monthly charge access undertaking.
a Staff Writer Mar 10 2008 2:31PM Telco/ISP
Telstra’s ACCC challenge thrown out of High Court

Telstra’s ACCC challenge thrown out of High Court

The High Court of Australia has thrown out Telstra’s challenge to overturn the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) ability to set prices for access to its network.
Mitchell Bingemann Mar 6 2008 3:00PM Telco/ISP
ACCC ensures Commoditel corrects misleading call rate pricing

ACCC ensures Commoditel corrects misleading call rate pricing

Australian provider of pre-paid mobile telecommunication services, Commoditel has corrected call rates misrepresentation following intervention by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
a Staff Writer Mar 5 2008 3:44PM Telco/ISP

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