Communications Archives - Page 38 of 40 - Consumers' Federation of Australia

A review of ACCAN after 2 years operation has found that government funding has increased consumer advocacy in the telecommunications sector. The review made several recommendations for change.

8 May , 2012

ACCC outlines priorities in enforcing competition law

ACCC chairman Rod Sims has described the digital and online economy as posing one of the biggest regulatory challenges in a generation.

7 May , 2012

TIO report responds to consumer concerns

The report recommends incentives to encourage compliance with the TIO scheme, and improved governance with better balance between consumer and industry interests.

7 May , 2012

Is there an accessible smart phone?

CFA member ACCAN has published a quick review of three popular smart phones: iPhone, Blackberry and Samsung Galaxy. Guess which one is best?

4 May , 2012

NSW Privacy Awareness Week

The focus of Privacy Awareness Week this year is on children and teenagers to get them thinking about protecting their privacy and the consequences of their online behaviour.

29 April , 2012

Inquiry into high Australian download prices

Media sites are reporting that the Minister for Communications has announced a Parliamentary Inquiry into why Australians pay more for downloads for music, games and software

29 April , 2012

TPG pays ACCC infringement notices for misleading free VoIP minutes claim

TPG Internet has paid fines of $13,200 in relation to advertisements for its ‘500 free VoIP Minutes’ offer which the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission believed to be misleading.

29 April , 2012

Telecommunications bundling to small business breaches law

The Federal Court has made declarations that of misleading and deceptive conduct and third line forcing in relation to bundled deals of telecommunication services and equipment rental to small businesses in 2008.