consumer

Telstra fined $18 million for misleading Belong customers

Commsadmin

November 16, 2025

The Federal Court has ordered Telstra to pay an $18 million penalty after moving thousands of Belong customers to lower-speed…

Draft TCP code fails to meet community protection standards

Adrianne Saplagio

November 16, 2025

The ACMA has declined to register the draft Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code, finding it does not offer adequate safeguards for…

ACCAN sentiment tracker explores access, affordability and digital inclusion

Commsadmin

August 3, 2025

Affordable, reliable internet is no longer a luxury—it’s a basic utility that underpins everything from education and employment to health…

Fair Call Coalition urges end to harmful telco sales commissions

Adrianne Saplagio

June 2, 2025

Too many Australians are still being sold phone and internet plans that they can’t afford, don’t understand or never asked…

41% of consumers distrust their telco, ACCAN finds

Adrianne Saplagio

April 10, 2025

Preliminary research commissioned by ACCAN has raised alarm for policymakers. The findings signal urgent concerns for regulators to address. Findings…

Telecommunications watchdog urged to introduce stronger consumer safeguards

Adrianne Saplagio

April 6, 2025

ACCAN has called for the industry-drafted Telecommunications Consumer Protections (TCP) Code to be scrapped. The consumer body is urging stronger,…

Mobile complaints jump 23% as telco issues worsen

Adrianne Saplagio

March 9, 2025

ACCAN has raised concerns over new Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) data showing a surge in consumer complaints. The report also…

ACCC warns businesses: Communication on refunds is essential

Adrianne Saplagio

February 10, 2025

The ACCC reviewed over 2,000 Australian retail websites and found some may breach consumer law. As part of this sweep,…

ACCAN welcomes RTIRC 2024 report findings on stronger consumer protections

Adrianne Saplagio

January 6, 2025

Peak communications consumer body ACCAN has welcomed the 2024 Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) report. The report calls for…