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  • Comms players told to follow alcohol industry's lead

    If regulators have their way, the telecommunications industry will soon be telling those of us who use our phone services to excess "you've had enough".

  • ACA warns telcos of mobile adult content fines

    Telecommunication carriers found guilty of not complying with the Australian Communications Authority regulation on offensive mobile phone contents will be fined up to AU$10 million.

  • AU government blocks Internet dumping

    The federal government has moved to restrict the amount people can run up on 190 premium numbers to a few hundred dollars, in a move designed to curb the practice of Internet dumping.

  • Minister cracks down on telco bill shock

    The outgoing Minister for Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Daryl Williams, has directed the Australian Communications Authority (ACA) to ensure consumers are protected from "unexpected high telecommunications bills".

  • ACA calls for customer input on telco 'bill-shock'

    The Australian Communications Authority (ACA) has called for public comment on the customer credit management issues of telecommunication vendors, responding to complaints from customers on incidents of "bill-shock".

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