A software fault that compromised users' ability to dial emergency numbers using a newly-released mobile telephone has prompted a major review of the standards phones are required to meet before being sold in Australia
A software fault that compromised users' ability to dial emergency numbers using a newly-released mobile telephone has prompted a major review of the standards phones are required to meet before being sold in Australia
Carriers won't be required to ensure consumers have "opted-in" to receive short-message-service marketing under a new communications industry code released last week according to the Australian Direct Marketing Association (ADMA).
A new code being developed by the telecommunications industry's peak body will ensure telecommunications suppliers offer "fair and intelligible" contracts for services to consumers, the body claims.
The Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) has signalled its intention to beef up its industry compliance expertise by appointing a new compliance manager.
Fault management in the Australian telecommunications industry may be set to improve following the drafting of a more inclusive industry code.
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