Beating digital price discrimination
CHOICE says consumers can get around ‘geo-blocks’ to beat international price discrimination.
Read More Beating digital price discrimination
Telecommunications and Internet
Putting problems on the map
New report from the UK explores using mapping software to empower consumers
Read More Putting problems on the map
Online education: can we bridge the digital divide?
Will the future of online learning increase the digital divide, or help bridge the gap?
Read More Online education: can we bridge the digital divide?
Consumer groups fear small debts could lead to big problems for Australian consumers
Consumer advocate groups are urging the Government to reconsider credit reporting reforms to prevent life changing mistakes.
Read More Consumer groups fear small debts could lead to big problems for Australian consumers
Five ways to avoid data overuse and bill shock from new 4G phones
ACMA provides consumers looking at buy new 4G devices such as the i-phone 5 tips on how to avoid charges.
Read More Five ways to avoid data overuse and bill shock from new 4G phones
ACCC internet sweep focuses on rights online
The ACCC has joined 40 consumer protection countries from around the world to focus on fine print in online shopping.
Read More ACCC internet sweep focuses on rights online
ACCC enforcement highlights for August
ACCC enforcement results include a product safety campaign, fines, recalls and public clarifications
Read More ACCC enforcement highlights for August
NBN pricing critical as digital divide deepens
Charis Palmer addresses the connection between income and access to the NBN
Read More NBN pricing critical as digital divide deepens
Economic benefits should guide GST reform, not scaremongering
CHOICE says tax neutrality is a sound objective, but not at any cost.
Read More Economic benefits should guide GST reform, not scaremongering
Making the right call
ACCAN has launched a new guide that explains your rights in relation to mobile phone, landline, internet and pay TV services.
Read More Making the right call
New Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code starts
September 1st marked the beginning of new rights for customers.
Read More New Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code starts
Paid too much for IT products? Do tell.
CHOICE wants to hear if you’ve paid more for digital products because you’ve bought them in Australia.
Read More Paid too much for IT products? Do tell.