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  • Telstra submits SSU and migration plan to ACCC

    Telstra (ASX:TLS) has submitted detailed structural separation plans to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), pending shareholder approval, which it intends to meet by 2018.

    Written by Chloe Herrick01 Aug. 11 12:26
  • Buyer beware: Tech toys lure online shoppers into scams

    Australians love their smartphones and other tech gadgets, but should resist the temptation to buy something "cheap" from an overseas website as the potential for getting scammed is alive and well.

    Written by Rodney Gedda14 July 11 12:08
  • ACCC warns ISPs on misleading speed claims

    The Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned ISPs against misleading advertising about broadband speed, urging them to base claims on speeds that are realistically attainable.

    Written by Chloe Herrick04 July 11 11:32
  • ACCC warns of VIPtel Mobile-related scam

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned of a new telco scam doing the rounds which promises refunds to current and former VIPtel customers.

    Written by Tim Lohman24 June 11 10:03
  • Greed, altruism drive consumer fraud: O’Connor

    Scammers who use the lure of personal gain while helping others has directly led to the rise of Internet fraud according to Minister for Home Affairs and Justice, Brendan O’Connor.

    Written by Hamish Barwick08 March 11 17:04
  • Telstra warns exchanges not ready for NBN PoIs

    NBN Co could be required to replace or refit more than 60 Telstra exchanges in its bid to roll out the National Broadband Network (NBN), Telstra has warned.

    Written by James Hutchinson02 March 11 11:27
  • Telstra shops granted collective bargaining authorisation

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has allowed TLS Association (TLSA) to collectively bargain with suppliers on behalf of Telstra licensed shops for five years.

    Written by Georgina Swan25 Feb. 11 09:33
  • Optus loses unlimited broadband dispute

    The Federal Court of Australia has ruled advertisements of Optus’ ‘unlimited’ broadband plans to be misleading.

    Written by Computerworld Staff14 Feb. 11 15:50
  • Telstra cops $18.5 million fine from Federal Court

    The Federal Court today hit Telstra with a $18.55 million fine for denying rivals access to its telecommunications exchanges in the period between 2006 to 2008.

    Written by Renai LeMay28 July 10 14:20
  • Competition tribunal backs Telstra’s ULLS denial

    The Australian Competition Tribunal has backed the ACCC’s decision to reject Telstra’s proposed pricing for their unconditioned local loop service (ULLS); the copper line that connects the telephone exchange to the consumer.

    Written by Lisa Banks19 May 10 11:31
  • ACCC gains new teeth

    The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) will be able to seek financial penalties of up to $1.1 million for corporations and $220,000 for individuals under new powers coming into effect today.

    Written by James Hutchinson16 April 10 11:39
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