CommsWire - 1 August 2019

S&P delivers slap to Singtel and Optus with negative outlook Australia’s second largest telecommunications carrier Optus and its parent company Singtel have received a slap in the face from the S&P Global Ratings agency which downgraded the outlook on both companies over the next two years from stable to negative due to high debt levels.

CommsWire - 25 July 2019

NBN Co signals focus on improving consumer experience: Rowland NBN Co has signalled renewed focus is needed to address in-home issues impacting on customer experience with the national broadband network, according to the Shadow Minister for Communications, Michelle Rowland.

A Forum on the Future of Australia’s NBN

The future of the $51 billion Australian National Broadband Network (NBN) remains unknown, with the Government still to commit to a course of action after the current build phase. Industry representatives have recently voiced their concerns about a potential future sale of the NBN and how this would occur. In response, the Telecommunications Association is hosting a public forum on the future of the NBN on 31 July 2019. Papers in the June 2019 issue of the Journal include discussion on consumer...

CommsWire - 25 June 2019

NBN Co launches ‘solution finder', new wholesale discount bundles National Broadband network provider NBN Co has launched a “solution finder” online tool which it says is designed to help businesses find the right broadband plan for their needs.

CommsWire - 17 June 2019

AGL Energy pulls out of bid for Vocus Communications Australia's fourth largest telecommunications operator Vocus Communications has lost another suitor, with AGL Energy announcing on Monday that it had withdrawn its non-binding, indicative proposal to acquire the firm.

CommsWire - 24 May 2019

ACCC publishes guide for problem-plagued NBN fixed wireless broadband customers Australia’s competition regulator, the ACCC, has published a guide for NBN fixed wireless customers, advising them how to seek compensation when they encounter problems with broadband services, including slow speeds.

CommsWire - 24 May 2019

ACCC publishes guide for problem-plagued NBN fixed wireless broadband customers Australia’s competition regulator, the ACCC, has published a guide for NBN fixed wireless customers, advising them how to seek compensation when they encounter problems with broadband services, including slow speeds.

CommsWire - 6 May 2019

TPG, Vodafone will make concessions to ensure merger: analyst TPG Telecom and Vodafone Hutchison Australia are tipped to make sufficient concessions to the ACCC that would see TPG remaining in the market as a price-fighter brand, three days ahead of a final decision on the proposed merger is due to be handed down.

CommsWire - 25 March 2019

ACMA warns telcos on info failure for disability consumers Australia’s three biggest telcos – Telstra, Optus and Vodafone – have been given formal warnings by the telecoms regulator for failing to provide information about products and services that may suit the needs of consumers with a disability.

CommsWire - 21 March 2019

US says British testing of Huawei gear inadequate US Government officials have warned that the way Britain is going about building its 5G networks could be a threat to its national security if it used equipment from Chinese telecommunications equipment vendor Huawei Technologies.