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Australian healthcare providers urged to register SMS IDs
Data Protection

Australian healthcare providers urged to register SMS IDs

Patients could miss vital appointment and medication texts if healthcare providers fail to register before messages are labelled “Unverified”.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Australia warns of scam surge during Prime Day sales
Phishing

Australia warns of scam surge during Prime Day sales

Scammers are exploiting Prime Day shopping sprees as Australia's new rules aim to stop fraudulent texts, emails and instant payments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • This month
Bigdatr adds connected TV ad monitoring in Australia
Marketing Technologies

Bigdatr adds connected TV ad monitoring in Australia

Streaming budgets are becoming easier to track as marketers gain visibility into rival campaigns across Australia's fast-growing connected TV market.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Occom launches fixed-price broadband plans in Australia
Inflation

Occom launches fixed-price broadband plans in Australia

Households under cost-of-living strain may benefit as Occom's new broadband plans lock in monthly charges for up to 24 months.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future
Unified Communications

Australia hosts global leaders to shape priorities for 6G future

Australia hosts the 4th Beyond 5G Connectivity Summit, uniting global experts to pioneer 6G technology and shape future wireless connectivity standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Commpete supports ACMA's 2025 Telecommunications plan
Unified Communications

Commpete supports ACMA's 2025 Telecommunications plan

Commpete has endorsed the ACMA's 2025 Telecommunications Numbering Plan, praising its focus on innovation, competition, and consumer protection in Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Private 5G resilience showcased during cyclone Alfred event
Smart Cities

Private 5G resilience showcased during cyclone Alfred event

A pioneering private 5G network at GemLife Gold Coast withstood cyclone Alfred's fury, ensuring vital connectivity while major providers faltered.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Revised telecom code seeks stronger consumer safeguards
Cloud / Communication Service Providers

Revised telecom code seeks stronger consumer safeguards

Communications Alliance has proposed revisions to the Telecommunications Consumer Protection Code, aiming to enhance consumer safeguards in Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
BAI secures 3.8 GHz spectrum to expand private networks
Unified Communications

BAI secures 3.8 GHz spectrum to expand private networks

BAI Communications has secured licensed spectrum in the 3.8 GHz band from ACMA, enhancing its private mobile network capabilities across Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Australian telecom complaints reach record low levels
Unified Communications

Australian telecom complaints reach record low levels

Complaints to Australian telecoms have plummeted to record lows, averaging just 2.7 per 10,000 services, signalling improved customer satisfaction.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024
Communications Alliance urges safe harbour in scams law
Unified Communications

Communications Alliance urges safe harbour in scams law

The Communications Alliance is pushing for a safe harbour in the new Scams Prevention Framework to protect telcos from excessive liabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024
Zeller comments on Australia's move to decommission 3G networks
Hardware

Zeller comments on Australia's move to decommission 3G networks

Australia's 3G networks will be decommissioned next month, posing potential disruptions for retailers and hospitality businesses that rely on outdated tech.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Australia leads global standards in mobile network safety
Unified Communications

Australia leads global standards in mobile network safety

Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association lauded for global contributions to RF safety standards, establishing 5G compliance benchmarks alongside international bodies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024
Telstra faces backlash over mishandling of 140,000 silent numbers
Breach Prevention

Telstra faces backlash over mishandling of 140,000 silent numbers

Telstra faces backlash for mishandling 140,000 customers' private information, including silent numbers, exposing them publicly and breaching licence conditions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
ACCAN & ACCC unite to call for overhaul of TCP Code
Australian Communications and Media Authority

ACCAN & ACCC unite to call for overhaul of TCP Code

ACCAN and the ACCC have united to urge a complete overhaul of the TCP Code, citing fundamental shortcomings that leave Australian consumers inadequately protected.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Amaysim appoints Vir Inder Nath as VP amid big expansion plans
Connectivity

Amaysim appoints Vir Inder Nath as VP amid big expansion plans

Amaysim names Vir Inder Nath as Vice President amid plans to expand into fixed home internet, aiming to revolutionise broadband with affordable nbn services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
ACMA issues alert on rising loyalty points scam SMSs
Customer Experience

ACMA issues alert on rising loyalty points scam SMSs

ACMA warns of a surge in loyalty points scam SMSs, urges vigilance. Telstra blocked 11 million scam texts monthly but seeks public help to curb threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

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Microsoft privacy concerns calls for greater emphasis on security measures
Data Protection

Microsoft privacy concerns calls for greater emphasis on security measures

Privacy concerns around Microsoft's new Recall feature lead experts to advise businesses on protective measures, including policy updates and advanced IT solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024