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  • ACA calls for submissions on VoIP regulation

    The Australian Communications Authority (ACA) has called for submissions to its review of telecommunications policies in relation to voice over internet protocol (VoIP) services today.

  • Emergency services organisations slam telco self-interest

    Most telcos are spurred to provide help to emergency services only when it fits their economic agenda, the ACA was told.

  • ACA updates telco regulations

    The Australian Communications Authority has updated the telecommunications industry code setting a new "performance benchmark" for the interconnection of different networks, the body announced today.

  • Attorney-General open to privacy changes

    The government will "carefully consider" the impact of new and emerging technologies on Australia's privacy legislation.

  • Telcos debate new VoIP numbering system

    Domestic telcos are calling for a new dedicated numbering scheme for VoIP services similar to the mobile 04XX range. However there is no agreement about details and a smaller carrier's coalition says such a scheme would be uncompetitive.

Features and Case Studies (1)

  • Consumers rights still lagging: ACA chief

    In an exclusive interview, the Australian Communications Authority's retiring chairman Dr Bob Horton explains why consumer rights continue to lag. He touches on other topics including regulating mobile adult content.

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