Telco

Telcos urged to pass on benefits of reduced spectrum fees

Commsadmin

November 16, 2025

ACCAN urges telcos to reinvest savings from reduced spectrum licence fees into services that directly benefit consumers, rather than keeping…

ACMA introduces tougher protections against SMS fraud

Adrianne Saplagio

November 16, 2025

The ACMA has introduced new rules requiring organisations to register branded SMS identifiers, such as “myGov” and “AusPost,” with their…

Consumers need a single source of truth on network outages, says ACCAN

Commsadmin

November 16, 2025

ACCAN says Australians deserve transparent information on telco outages and is calling for a public register to show where and…

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…

Domestic violence support tops ACMA’s compliance priorities

Adrianne Saplagio

July 14, 2025

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will prioritise protections for telco consumers facing domestic and family violence over the…

New telco rules ensure safer communication for victim-survivors

Adrianne Saplagio

June 27, 2025

The Albanese Government has introduced a mandatory industry standard for telcos to better protect Australians affected by domestic and family…

$45,000 lost to scams after Circles.Life fails ID checks—ACMA responds

Adrianne Saplagio

June 2, 2025

Circles.Life has been fined $413,160 for breaching telco ID rules, exposing customers to identity theft and financial loss. An ACMA…

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…

Consumer faith at risk: Telstra’s network claims questioned by TPG and ACCAN

Adrianne Saplagio

May 26, 2025

The conversation around trust in telcos has taken a sharp turn following serious allegations from TPG Telecom against Telstra, Australia’s…

New TIO data highlights communication breakdowns in mobile coverage and service reliability

Adrianne Saplagio

May 26, 2025

Complaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) have held steady overall, yet the latest quarterly data reveals deeper issues that…

NBN Co achieves top sustainability score in public sector communications

Adrianne Saplagio

May 16, 2025

NBN Co has been named Australia’s most sustainable public sector corporation and ranked highest in the southern hemisphere on the…

ACCAN welcomes legislative push for fairer, more transparent telecom services

Adrianne Saplagio

May 9, 2025

ACCAN welcomes the re-election of the Albanese Government with a strong mandate for change. ACCAN acknowledges the significant policy reforms…

New ACMA rules to ensure faster telco updates during service failures

Adrianne Saplagio

May 2, 2025

Telco customers across Australia will soon receive clearer and timelier updates when their phone or internet goes down, following new…

From 1.6% to 114%: Complaint escalation stats expose major telco disparities

Adrianne Saplagio

April 17, 2025

A new report ranks Australian telcos based on their customer complaint handling performance metrics. The Australian Communications and Media Authority’s…

ACCAN urges telcos to boost privacy and safety for victims of domestic violence

Commsadmin

April 17, 2025

ACCAN has welcomed the proposed Telecommunications (Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Consumer Protections) Industry Standard 2025. In its latest submission…

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…

Australia’s spectrum licences set for change: ACMA’s future vision

Adrianne Saplagio

April 10, 2025

The ACMA has shared its preliminary views on future spectrum licence options for communications services across Australia. The licences are…

Telco code fails consumers, says ACCAN in push for mandatory rules

Adrianne Saplagio

March 30, 2025

ACCAN has called for the ineffective Telecommunications Consumer Protections (TCP) Code to be replaced with enforceable industry standards to better…

ACCC releases quarterly insights on NBN performance and reliability

Adrianne Saplagio

March 17, 2025

The ACCC has released new data on the National Broadband Network’s (NBN) service quality and network performance, under the latest…

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…