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ACCC rejects NBN Co’s proposed variation to its SAU Competition regulator ACCC has rejected broadband network operator NBN Co’s proposed variation to its Special Access Undertaking. Telcos thumb down customers facing financial difficulties: ACMA report The telecommunications industry continues to ignore customers facing financial hardship, according to a new report from the Australian Communications and Media Authority.
3rd May 2023
Orro acquires Coloured Lines Network and digital infrastructure provider Orro has acquired collaboration partner Coloured Lines. Government bans credit card usage for gambling The Albanese Government will ban the use of credit cards for online wagering to protect vulnerable consumers from gambling harms. China smartphone market plunges in Q1 as Oppo climbs over iPhone
2nd May 2023
Hosted Networks’ partnership with NBN to ‘create opportunities’ for MSPs Sydney-based internet service provider Hosted Network’s partnership with NBN will create opportunities for Australian managed service providers to tap into the growing connectivity market and drive higher revenue. Consumers and small businesses need more protection in social media: ACCC
1st May 2023
Financial hardships remain a growing concern for telco consumers: Ombudsman The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) received over 3,000 complaints from consumers experiencing financial hardship over the last 12-months to the end of March this year. Console Connect, Macquarie Data Centres collaborate on new point of presence in Sydney
28th April 2023
Vision Network delivers broadband speeds to 295000 more premises TPG Telecom company Vision Network has signed new retail service providers Wireline, Capti, and MyOwnTel to boost its presence to 295,000 premises. Foxtel failed to report news accurately, ACMA finds
27th April 2023
BT signs £350m contract as Scotland’s network public provider British telecommunications provider BT has secured a £350 million contract over the next six years to become the network public provider across Scotland. Verizon 5G to provide coverage during NFL Draft Weekend
26th April 2023
Channel Seven Melbourne breached caption rules during its June 2021 broadcast: ACMA Channel Seven Melbourne breached captioning rules for its broadcast of 7News Breaking News in June 2021, the Australian Communications and Media Authority has found. Samsung launches Odyssey Neo G7 gaming monitor Samsung Electronics has launched the Odyssey Neo G7 (G70NC), the company’s first flat Mini-LED model, an addition to the Odyssey lineup.
25th April 2023
NBN sees wind power potential at Geelong A trial at a NBN fixed wireless site near the Victorian city of Geelong indicate wind power potential to help communities and emergency stay connected to the NBN network during emergencies. Fixed broadband connections end-2022 hits 1.362 billion
24th April 2023
NBN Co national fibre upgrades to generate 1000 jobs Broadband operator NBN Co has claimed the rollout of its national fibre upgrades will provide more than 1,000 job opportunities in urban and rural Australia over the next two and a half years. ACMA deregisters 2006 Call Charging and Billing Accuracy code
21st April 2023
Telstra service restriction breached consumer protection: ACMA Telecommunications provider Telstra has breached consumer protection rules after it failed to inform more than 5,400 subscribers about restricting or suspending their services, the Australian Communications and Media Authority has found. DCI Data Centres completes first data centre construction
20th April 2023