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Topfield supports ACCC call to revise consumer policies

Topfield supports ACCC call to revise consumer policies

Consumer electronics set-top box manufacturer, Topfield Australia, has supported the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) decision to revise its consumer policy framework.
Sarah Falson May 29 2007 3:26PM Hardware
ACCC pounces on Digital Products Group

ACCC pounces on Digital Products Group

Consumer watchdog, the ACCC has penalised Digital Products Group for $238, 000 because of resale price maintenance of Topfield branded set-top boxes.
Lilia Guan Dec 14 2006 2:12PM Hardware
Optima admits to price fixing; JB Hi-Fi queried

Optima admits to price fixing; JB Hi-Fi queried

Optima has admitted to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that it had engaged in resale price maintenance.
Lilia Guan Dec 8 2006 9:38AM Hardware
Broadband subscribers break 3 million mark

Broadband subscribers break 3 million mark

Australia’s take up of broadband services has passed three million connections, according to the latest Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Snapshot of Broadband Deployment.
Staff Writers Jun 26 2006 1:14PM Telco/ISP
Telco competition increasing, ACCC says

Telco competition increasing, ACCC says

The telecommunications industry continued to progress toward a more competitive environment in 2004-05, the competition regulator has said.
Staff Writers Jun 22 2006 2:00PM Telco/ISP
Telstra slaps ACCC with legal action

Telstra slaps ACCC with legal action

Telstra has launched a legal challenge against the recent Competition Notice imposed upon it by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).
Lilia Guan May 2 2006 9:30AM Telco/ISP
ACCC rebuffs Hutchison

ACCC rebuffs Hutchison

Australia's consumer watchdog has rejected Hutchison Telecom's application to supply Mobile Terminating Access Service (MTAS).
Staff Writers Apr 24 2006 3:49PM Telco/ISP
Surge in broadband connections: ACCC

Surge in broadband connections: ACCC

Almost three million Australians are now connected to broadband services, the ACCC has found.
Staff Writers Apr 5 2006 4:24PM Networking
ACCC prepares for VoIP

ACCC prepares for VoIP

Despite domination by Telstra, the ACCC will keep its regulation options open in preparation for changes to the local call services market with the increase in consumer use of VoIP services and broadband technology.
Lilia Guan Mar 20 2006 12:39PM Telco/ISP
Taskforce warns of advance fee fraud scams

Taskforce warns of advance fee fraud scams

The Australasian Consumer Fraud Taskforce is warning consumers about advance fee fraud scams.
Staff Writers Feb 21 2006 3:20PM Security
Cybersource takes Microsoft war to ACCC

Cybersource takes Microsoft war to ACCC

Open source provider Cybersource has filed a complaint against Microsoft with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, alleging the US software giant has unfairly monopolised the desktop software market.
Fleur Doidge Aug 4 2005 11:50AM Software
Telstra services inferior, says ACCC

Telstra services inferior, says ACCC

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has blamed a lack of resources and less reliable computer systems for "inferior" service levels Telstra supplies to its wholesale customers.
Byron Connolly Jun 30 2005 4:36PM Telco/ISP
DNAS number portability not required: ACCC

DNAS number portability not required: ACCC

The ACCC has said that mandating DNAS number portability would not be in the long-term interests of end-users.
Ron Osborn Jun 16 2005 10:15AM Telco/ISP
Blitz on spam ends month of scam awareness

Blitz on spam ends month of scam awareness

A worldwide 48-hour sweep to uncover spam scams has been launched this week.
Staff Writers Feb 23 2005 1:55PM Security
ACCC rules against increased peering

ACCC rules against increased peering

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has declared that it would not regulate further internet interconnection arrangements at this time.
Staff Writers Jan 20 2005 3:12PM Telco/ISP
ACCC demands honest product claims

ACCC demands honest product claims

The federal court has issued orders to a company for allegedly misrepresenting that a mobile phone accessory reduced radiation.
Staff Writers Nov 4 2004 12:00AM Hardware
ACCC institutes proceedings against 1Cellnet LLC, Unified Interactive

ACCC institutes proceedings against 1Cellnet LLC, Unified Interactive

The ACCC has alleged US-based 1Cellnet LLC is in breach of pyramid selling scheme provisions. Proceedings have also been instituted against Unified Interactive Pty Ltd, its director Bruce Pallister and an alleged promoter Shaun Mellet.
Staff Writers Aug 31 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Telstra cooperated over advertising concerns: ACCC

Telstra cooperated over advertising concerns: ACCC

Telstra's proposal to resolve concerns over T-Time Rewards Options advertising has been accepted by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.
Staff Writers Aug 13 2004 12:00AM Telco/ISP
Harveys, ACCC kiss and make up

Harveys, ACCC kiss and make up

Harvey Norman has promised to continually review its trade practices compliance program following action by the ACCC dating back to 2002 which alleged the big retailer mislead consumers during a pre-GST advertising campaign for accounting software.
Byron Connolly Aug 11 2004 12:00AM Strategy
We won’t oppose MYOB’s proposed Solution 6 acquisition: ACCC

We won’t oppose MYOB’s proposed Solution 6 acquisition: ACCC
Vivienne Fisher May 21 2004 12:00AM Software

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