australian competition and consumer commission

ACCC opens door for third party data collection

ACCC opens door for third party data collection

Giving IT providers access to collect data for Australian businesses.
Staff Writers Oct 1 2020, 4:25PM Digital
Feds ponder limits on 5G spectrum buys

Feds ponder limits on 5G spectrum buys

Regulator seeks feedback on potential competition issues.
Nico Arboleda Feb 26 2020, 12:07PM Telco
FTTN speeds remain way behind other NBN tech: ACCC

FTTN speeds remain way behind other NBN tech: ACCC

Only reaching 80 percent of max speeds, compared to 90 percent from others.
Nico Arboleda Feb 12 2020, 11:26AM Telco
Telstra, partners under investigation for ripping off vulnerable customers

Telstra, partners under investigation for ripping off vulnerable customers

ACCC could impose legal action.
Nico Arboleda Feb 7 2020, 8:59AM Telco
ACCC sues NBN reseller Superfone

ACCC sues NBN reseller Superfone

Alleges misleading telemarketing.
Nico Arboleda Dec 10 2019, 2:31PM Telco
Optus fined $6.4 million for misleading NBN claims

Optus fined $6.4 million for misleading NBN claims

Already fined $1.5m for the same offence last year.
Nico Arboleda Dec 2 2019, 10:34AM Telco
Telstra didn't speed check 180,000 NBN connections

Telstra didn't speed check 180,000 NBN connections

Didn't meet obligations of 2017 undertaking.
Nico Arboleda Nov 21 2019, 3:09PM Telco
TPG, Vodafone head to court over failed merger

TPG, Vodafone head to court over failed merger

To seek approval after ACCC knocked it back earlier this month.
Nico Arboleda May 27 2019, 10:37AM Telco
Google rejects more ACCC oversight

Google rejects more ACCC oversight

Ad giant rebuts regulator, says claims of market power exaggerated.
Staff Writer Mar 5 2019, 5:18AM Finance
TPG-Vodafone merger could push telco price war further

TPG-Vodafone merger could push telco price war further

ACCAN says new entity would likely increase competition.
Nico Arboleda Oct 15 2018, 10:47AM Telco
Fibre beats out DSL in Aussie households

Fibre beats out DSL in Aussie households

ABS survey reveals 70 percent growth in fibre subscribers.
Nico Arboleda Oct 3 2018, 6:52AM Telco
ACCC warns telcos over false and misleading advertising

ACCC warns telcos over false and misleading advertising

Citing Optus, Telstra and Vodafone's "unlimited" data claims.
Nico Arboleda Sep 17 2018, 11:38AM Telco
Aussie Broadband drops "congestion-free" claims from ads

Aussie Broadband drops "congestion-free" claims from ads

After consumer watchdog raised concerns.
Nico Arboleda Sep 7 2018, 3:21PM Telco
ACCC to review Telstra's copper network services

ACCC to review Telstra's copper network services

Six declared services set to expire next year.
Nico Arboleda Aug 31 2018, 11:52AM Networking
ACCC to review TPG-Vodafone merger

ACCC to review TPG-Vodafone merger

Joint venture to bid on 3.6GHz spectrum also being reviewed.
Nico Arboleda Aug 31 2018, 5:50AM Telco
Fines for consumer law offences set to increase

Fines for consumer law offences set to increase

Legislation passes parliament.
Nico Arboleda Aug 24 2018, 7:09AM Strategy
Telstra debtors harassed by collection agency, court finds

Telstra debtors harassed by collection agency, court finds

ACM Group slammed over conduct.
Michael Jenkin Jul 31 2018, 7:19AM Telco
ACCC sues Amaysim's energy subsidiary

ACCC sues Amaysim's energy subsidiary

ACCC claims Click Energy made false or misleading claims about discounts and savings.
Nico Arboleda Jul 9 2018, 4:05PM Telco
Toshiba recalls notebook charger over fire hazard

Toshiba recalls notebook charger over fire hazard

Adapters sold between 2011 and 2015.
Brendon Foye Jul 2 2018, 12:14PM Hardware
Apple fined $9 million over repairs policy

Apple fined $9 million over repairs policy

Engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct.
Nico Arboleda Jun 19 2018, 9:09AM Hardware

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