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Telecom rivals Telstra and Cable & Wireless Optus are duelling it out in federal court following allegations that Optus’ latest advertising campaign is misleading.
The national competition regulator today said there was currently no need to force Telstra to provide wholesale access to its new ADSL and third-generation (3G) mobile networks.
Mobile carriers introducing 3G services into the Australian market have timed it just right, according to CSG Systems, billing provider for the communications industry.
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The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman is investigating SIM-Unlock fees attached to pre-paid mobile accounts to determine whether they are 'penalties', and therefore unrecoverable by common law.
Vodafone Live, launched on Tuesday, is likely to be a success in Australia, according to mobile communications analyst Jason Ross.
The Queensland government has used its buying power to increase mobile coverage within the state, after it "got tired of waiting for the federal government to do something".
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