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Commpete supports ACMA's 2025 Telecommunications plan
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Commpete has endorsed the ACMA's 2025 Telecommunications Numbering Plan, praising its focus on innovation, competition, and consumer protection in Australia.
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Private 5G resilience showcased during cyclone Alfred event
Fri, 21st Mar 2025
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A pioneering private 5G network at GemLife Gold Coast withstood cyclone Alfred's fury, ensuring vital connectivity while major providers faltered.
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Revised telecom code seeks stronger consumer safeguards
Tue, 17th Dec 2024
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Communications Alliance has proposed revisions to the Telecommunications Consumer Protection Code, aiming to enhance consumer safeguards in Australia.
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BAI secures 3.8 GHz spectrum to expand private networks
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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BAI Communications has secured licensed spectrum in the 3.8 GHz band from ACMA, enhancing its private mobile network capabilities across Australia.
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Australian telecom complaints reach record low levels
Thu, 14th Nov 2024
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Complaints to Australian telecoms have plummeted to record lows, averaging just 2.7 per 10,000 services, signalling improved customer satisfaction.
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Communications Alliance urges safe harbour in scams law
Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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The Communications Alliance is pushing for a safe harbour in the new Scams Prevention Framework to protect telcos from excessive liabilities.
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Zeller comments on Australia's move to decommission 3G networks
Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Australia’s 3G networks will be decommissioned next month, posing potential disruptions for retailers and hospitality businesses that rely on outdated tech.
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Australia leads global standards in mobile network safety
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association lauded for global contributions to RF safety standards, establishing 5G compliance benchmarks alongside international bodies.
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Telstra faces backlash over mishandling of 140,000 silent numbers
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Telstra faces backlash for mishandling 140,000 customers' private information, including silent numbers, exposing them publicly and breaching licence conditions.
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ACCAN & ACCC unite to call for overhaul of TCP Code
Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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ACCAN and the ACCC have united to urge a complete overhaul of the TCP Code, citing fundamental shortcomings that leave Australian consumers inadequately protected.
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Microsoft privacy concerns calls for greater emphasis on security measures
Wed, 26th Jun 2024
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Privacy concerns around Microsoft's new Recall feature lead experts to advise businesses on protective measures, including policy updates and advanced IT solutions.
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Amaysim appoints Vir Inder Nath as VP amid big expansion plans
Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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Amaysim names Vir Inder Nath as Vice President amid plans to expand into fixed home internet, aiming to revolutionise broadband with affordable nbn services.
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ACMA issues alert on rising loyalty points scam SMSs
Wed, 15th May 2024
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ACMA warns of a surge in loyalty points scam SMSs, urges vigilance. Telstra blocked 11 million scam texts monthly but seeks public help to curb threats.
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Report urges transparency in Australian telco regulation enforcement
Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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The Centre for Media Transition's latest report, commissioned by ACCAN, urges the ACMA to increase transparency around telecommunications regulation enforcement, recommending a public register of penalties.
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Private networks: The key to leverage 5G technology
Thu, 11th Jan 2024
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Private 5G networks are transforming digital connectivity across industries in capacities, from healthcare to manufacturing, by supporting secure, agile and efficient operational functions.
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Trans-Tasman partnership rallies against spam
Tue, 16th Feb 2016
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The Department of Internal Affairs and ACMA are teaming up to combat spam and cybercrime across New Zealand and Australia.
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Facebook faces child porn probe
Wed, 22nd Aug 2012
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Australian watchdog group accuses the social networking site of allowing child pornography through the creation of new pages.