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Telstra to provide open access wholesale service on some new fibre networks
Telstra will provide an open access wholesale service on fibre networks that it’s currently deploying in South Brisbane and some new real estate projects, according to Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
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Feds invite consultation on Telecommunications Act penalties paper
The federal government has released a consultation paper on the proposed new penalties for unruly telcos, and asked for public input on the paper. The paper details new penalties to be specified in infringement notices issued under the Telecommunications Act 1997.
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New federal customer service instrument targets tardy telcos
Australian telcos may have to lift their levels of customer service, following the federal government’s announcement of an instrument to enforce the Customer Service Guarantee (CSG) standard, in order to better protect telecommunications users.
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Refined Convergence Review document highlights deregulation
The Convergence Review Committee has released a refined version of its framing paper - calling the new document an ‘emerging issues paper’ - following a period of public consultation on the initial paper.
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ACMA to target ISPs and telcos with ‘bill shock’ scrutiny
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a draft report detailing several consumer protection measures it plans to implement in order to pull misbehaving ISPs and telcos into line.
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Government calls for comment on ‘small telco red tape’ changes
The federal government has called for public comment on a draft document detailing regulatory changes that it claims will reduce red tape for small telecommunications carriers in Australia.
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Convergence Review Committee calls for public input
Submissions are open for public comment on the Australian federal government’s Convergence Review initiative, following the release of a document framing the review’s core principles.
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Media specialist takes final spot on Convergence Review Committee
Media specialist Louise McElvogue has taken the third and final spot on the federal government’s Convergence Review Committee, which will review Australia’s media and communications regulatory framework.
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Industry celebrates 2 million .au domains
The two millionth .au domain registration occured last night, prompting celebration from within the industry.
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Converged communications regulations reviewed by ACMA
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) welcomes the comprehensive review of media and communications regulation recently announced by Senator Stephen Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
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Changes proposed to Telecommunications Act in NZ
A Supplementary Order Paper, outlining further proposed amendments to the Telecommunications Act, along with supporting Cabinet Papers has been released.
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SMS spam schemers incur a further penalty of $2 million
$2 million penalty for last respondent in Safedivert SMS scheme brings the total to $24.25.
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