telecommunications

New wireless project strengthens regional digital inclusion

Adrianne Saplagio

November 4, 2025

The Albanese Government is improving digital connectivity in North West Queensland to support stronger community services and regional growth. Families,…

New report reveals telcos too slow to resolve customer problems

Adrianne Saplagio

November 4, 2025

New ACMA data shows more Australians are contacting the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman to resolve issues with their telco providers. The…

Government moves to strengthen Triple Zero system after Optus outage

Commsadmin

October 27, 2025

Australians are outraged by the recent Optus outage that caused more than 600 Triple Zero calls to fail. The law…

ACCAN urges government action to restore trust in emergency communications

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

ACCAN has raised serious concerns over another Optus outage affecting emergency access in the Illawarra and is calling for independent…

Draft law expands outdoor mobile coverage nationwide

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

The Albanese Government is progressing connectivity reforms to deliver better communications and digital access for Australians. Draft legislation on Labor’s…

Fatal Optus outage exposes urgent need for telco accountability

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

ACCAN has called for urgent action after an Optus outage caused hundreds of failed Triple Zero calls and raised serious…

Government champions digital technology for inclusion and access

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

The Albanese Government’s innovation in improving connectivity through new technology has gained international recognition. Minister for Communications Anika Wells joined…

Falling trust in telcos sparks calls to end industry self-regulation

Adrianne Saplagio

October 10, 2025

New ACCAN research shows trust in Australia’s telco sector is falling, with poor sales practices still widespread. The findings precede…

$3.2M invested to expand regional mobile networks in WA

Adrianne Saplagio

October 9, 2025

The Albanese Government is improving connectivity for families, businesses and visitors in North West WA through the Regional Connectivity Program….

ACMA warns telcos after Exetel penalty for exposing customers to fraud

Commsadmin

September 16, 2025

Exetel has been fined $694,860 under an ACMA crackdown after failing to follow laws designed to protect customers from mobile…

ACMA warns four telcos over failure to support customers in financial hardship

Adrianne Saplagio

August 9, 2025

ACMA has formally warned four telcos for breaching rules meant to protect customers facing difficulty with phone and internet bills….

NBN Co signs deal to deliver city-quality broadband via Low Earth Orbit satellites

Adrianne Saplagio

August 9, 2025

The Albanese Government is boosting connectivity, with new tech 600km above Australia set to deliver faster broadband to up to…

Organisations warned: Adapt to Sender ID rules or risk blocked messages

Adrianne Saplagio

August 3, 2025

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is inviting feedback on updated rules for Australia’s SMS ID Register, set to…

ACCAN warns government could lose billions in spectrum license revenue

Adrianne Saplagio

July 20, 2025

ACCAN has warned that the government risks losing billions if ACMA proceeds with its current plan to renew spectrum licenses….

Emergency call delay prompts formal warning for TPG Telecom

Adrianne Saplagio

July 20, 2025

TPG Telecom has received a formal warning for delaying notice to Telstra about an outage that disrupted Triple Zero emergency…

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…

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…

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…