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Poll result: Are recalls an effective solution for defective IT hardware?

Poll result: Are recalls an effective solution for defective IT hardware?

We asked, you answered.
Staff Writers Jun 4 2018, 11:03AM Hardware
Fitbit Australia misled customers over warranties

Fitbit Australia misled customers over warranties

Wearables vendor broke Australian Consumer Law.
Brendon Foye Jun 1 2018, 10:00AM Mobility
MYOB terminates $180 million Reckon acquisition

MYOB terminates $180 million Reckon acquisition

Two companies couldn't agree to extend terms.
Brendon Foye May 31 2018, 10:37AM Software
Optus fined $1.5 million over NBN migrations

Optus fined $1.5 million over NBN migrations

Telco made $750,000 by pressuring customers.
Michael Jenkin May 23 2018, 10:45AM Telco
Aussies lost hundreds of millions to online, phone scammers in 2017

Aussies lost hundreds of millions to online, phone scammers in 2017

Highest losses every recorded.
Nico Arboleda May 21 2018, 7:14AM Security
ACCC investigates Google over harvesting Australian customer data

ACCC investigates Google over harvesting Australian customer data

Privacy concerns for Android users.
Colin Packham May 15 2018, 4:10PM Telco
NBN subscriptions surge six-fold in three months

NBN subscriptions surge six-fold in three months

Nearly cracks one million milestone.
Nico Arboleda May 10 2018, 11:52AM Telco
Telstra cops full $10 million fine over unexpected bills

Telstra cops full $10 million fine over unexpected bills

Court says customers weren't "adequately informed" of charges.
Brendon Foye Apr 26 2018, 5:31PM Telco
Netgear recalls power adapters over fire risk

Netgear recalls power adapters over fire risk

Accessory was sold with outdoor security cameras.
Brendon Foye Apr 26 2018, 4:59PM Hardware
ISPs still competitive despite market concentration: ACCC

ISPs still competitive despite market concentration: ACCC

Vodafone and TPG should fuel further competition.
Nico Arboleda Apr 5 2018, 11:22AM Telco
MYOB's $180 million Reckon acquisition at risk as regulator steps in

MYOB's $180 million Reckon acquisition at risk as regulator steps in

Could substantially lessen competition, says ACCC.
Brendon Foye Mar 29 2018, 11:06AM Software
FTTN still holding back ISPs: ACCC

FTTN still holding back ISPs: ACCC

Major telcos now reaching 80-90 percent maximum plan speeds.
Nico Arboleda Mar 29 2018, 10:22AM Telco
Telstra could face $10 million fine over unexpected bills

Telstra could face $10 million fine over unexpected bills

"We did not get that right," telco admits.
Brendon Foye Mar 26 2018, 10:45AM Telco
iiNet and Internode agree to refund customers with slow NBN speeds

iiNet and Internode agree to refund customers with slow NBN speeds

Offering refunds to 11,000 customers.
Brendon Foye Mar 20 2018, 1:03PM Telco
Online business directory fined $300,000 for "unconscionable" conduct

Online business directory fined $300,000 for "unconscionable" conduct

Company misled clients, engaged in high-pressure sales tactics.
Michael Jenkin Mar 20 2018, 11:20AM Digital
Telstra gets OK on NBN migration plan changes

Telstra gets OK on NBN migration plan changes

Enabling FTTC as a new access technology for the NBN.
Nico Arboleda Mar 6 2018, 11:17AM Telco
ACCC will take another look at backhaul market regulation

ACCC will take another look at backhaul market regulation

In light of changes in the telco industry.
Brendon Foye Mar 5 2018, 3:36PM Telco
NBN satellite reseller fined for false ACCC endorsement

NBN satellite reseller fined for false ACCC endorsement

Activ8me fined $12,000.
Brendon Foye Mar 5 2018, 10:31AM Telco
Netgear to offer refunds, remedies for misled customers

Netgear to offer refunds, remedies for misled customers

ACCC says vendor was likely misleading over warranties.
Michael Jenkin Feb 27 2018, 1:00PM Hardware
Cellnet recalls chargers sold with Samsung smartphones

Cellnet recalls chargers sold with Samsung smartphones

Charger sold through retailers.
Brendon Foye Feb 26 2018, 4:17PM Mobility

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