CommsWire - 6 July 2018

Government proposal to replace TIO gets cold shoulder An Australian Government proposal to replace the industry funded Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman with an external disputes resolution body has met with an icy reception from the TIO and the peak body representing telcos. 

CommsWire - 19 May 2017

New Zealand delivers cheaper high-end broadband than Australia Zealand's competition enforcement and regulatory agency, the Commerce Commission, says the country?s consumers are receiving increased value for money across a range of telecommunications services and broadband plans, with some fibre voice and broadband plans costing significantly less than the equivalent Australian plans.

CommsWire - 10 April 2017

ACCC to monitor fixed-line NBN speeds The Australian Government has announced a programme to provide consumers more information about the speeds they can expect when using fixed-line broadband connections on the national broadband network.

CommsWire - 30 August 2016

Comms Alliance, AMTA combine on broadband speed claims Communications Alliance and the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA), have proposed the creation of an industry guideline on making representations to consumers about the performance of broadband services rather than be monitored by the ACCC.

CommsWire - 29 August 2016

NZ showing Australia how to do Broadband? New Zealand is in good shape. Over 60% of the build in the original UFB areas has now been completed compared to 30% for Australia. But what about its move to utility style regulation? NBN fibre diet for those can afford it Australians who are willing to pay for it will be able to get fibre laid right up to their houses to access the NBN, according to the 2017 corporate plan released by NBN Co.