Tag: Carol Bennett
Australia’s peak communications consumer body has warned that a senate inquiry into Telstra’s nationwide mobile outage has failed to deliver any confidence that a similar event will not occur …
Triple Zero calls, regional trains and payment terminals were disrupted as the regulator opens an investigation. Telstra says close to 90 per cent of calls and data are flowing …
New research from peak communications consumer body ACCAN has shed light on failed attempts to contact Triple Zero, pointing to gaps in network reliability, public awareness and the broader …
A widespread Vodafone network outage has disrupted services for customers across Australia, cutting access to calls, mobile data and other communications relied upon by millions of consumers and small …
It’s budget time. Here’s how Australia’s tech-related industry leaders reacted. Newest responses at the top… Bradley Stratton, Head of Digital Transformation, Data and AI, xAmplify What stands out in …
More than 80 per cent of Australian consumers support attaching conditions to mobile providers’ use of spectrum, according to new research published by peak communications consumer body ACCAN. The …
The Australian Communications and Media Authority has rejected the draft Telecommunications Consumer Protections (TCP) Code and will replace it with an enforceable industry standard, ending years of industry-led self-regulation …
A coalition of 23 consumer and community organisations is calling on the Australian Communications and Media Authority to reject the telecommunications industry’s self-regulatory code and impose direct regulation, citing …
Australia’s telecommunications sector is failing to deliver competitive pricing and quality service, according to a new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which singles out weak …
Consumer Body Calls For Stronger Regulation The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has raised concerns over new data from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO), showing a sharp rise …
Australians stand to benefit from a $3 billion equity investment from the Federal Government in the National Broadband Network to upgrade Fibre to the Node (FTTN) technology. This commitment …
The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has received $2.56 million in funding from the federal government to ensure consumer voices are considered in the regulation of the National …
Telstra and Optus will shut down their 3G mobile networks on 28 October 2024. Here’s a timeline of reactions and advice from Australia’s telecomms industry, starting from June. Boost …
