New communications consumer code hits home

08 03 2013

The 2012 Telecommunications Consumer Protections Code was registered in September 2012, but thanks to a six month ramp up period it’s just starting to seriously impact

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ACMA announces changes to Numbering Plan

18 07 2012

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has today announced that it has changed the Telecommunications Numbering Plan 2007. The three major changes are:

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ACMA approves the 2012 TCP Code from 1 September 2012

11 07 2012

ACMA has just announced that the new 2012 TCP Code will be registered, and will come into force on 1 September 2012. This is a big deal for telco operators.  ACMA Chair

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M2 buys Primus

16 04 2012

ASX Listed M2 Communications has acquired Primus from US parent Primus Telecommunications Group ('PTG') in what is reported to be a $192.4 million deal. It is reported t

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Telstra Wholesale ADSL ‘declared’

21 02 2012

The ACCC today (14 February 2012) announced that Telstra Wholesale ADSL services are now declared under an interim access determination. The determination made under the

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Communications Authority launches new regulatory push

13 09 2011

Retail internet and voice service providers are about to see the next wave of regulation from the Australian Government. This time, it is the Australian Communications an

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Optus hit with $5.26 million fine

11 07 2011

Optus has been hit with a $5.26m penalty in the Federal Court, for falsely advertising  broadband download quotas.  The decision heralds a new level of risk in communic

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Cooper Mills Bulletin on ACMA Crackdown

01 06 2011

The Australian Communications and Media Authority today foreshadowed six telco / ISP action areas it intends to address. While the six areas are described as ‘proposals

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'Max Cap' lands Optus in Hot Water

19 05 2011

The ACCC has fined Singtel Optus Pty Ltd $178,000 for misleading conduct arising out of its 'Max Cap' marketing campaign. The ACCC's view is that the Optus' Max Cap ad

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Privacy Awareness Week 2011

02 05 2011

Cooper Mills Lawyers is once again proud to partner with the The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner to promote Privacy Awareness Week 2011. Privacy Awar

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