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Microsoft gets nod from ACCC on Nuance acquisition

Microsoft gets nod from ACCC on Nuance acquisition

Regulator said firms do not directly compete.
Nico Arboleda Oct 7 2021, 12:04PM Software
ACCC looks to break Google's ad monopoly

ACCC looks to break Google's ad monopoly

Wants to address the imbalance of access to consumer data.
Byron Kaye Sep 29 2021, 6:15AM Sales & Marketing
NBN expands list of areas to see FTTP upgrades

NBN expands list of areas to see FTTP upgrades

As ACCC commends improved max speeds for consumers.
Ben Moore Sep 1 2021, 1:25PM Telco
ACCC: 75 percent of NBN plans on at least 50Mbps speeds

ACCC: 75 percent of NBN plans on at least 50Mbps speeds

While 100Mbps and above remain stagnant at 17%.
Ben Moore Aug 20 2021, 11:09AM Telco
Telstra, Optus, TPG sued over NBN FTTN speeds

Telstra, Optus, TPG sued over NBN FTTN speeds

Telcos apologise for wrongdoing but place blame on NBN Co.
Nico Arboleda Aug 9 2021, 5:10PM Telco
ACCC to probe online reseller marketplaces

ACCC to probe online reseller marketplaces

Examining potential competition and consumer concerns.
Nico Arboleda Jul 22 2021, 12:20PM Digital
ACCC: Computer takeover scams cost almost triple

ACCC: Computer takeover scams cost almost triple

Losses up 184 percent to $7.2 million this year.
Nico Arboleda Jul 12 2021, 10:19AM Security
Apple AirTags flagged over child safety concerns

Apple AirTags flagged over child safety concerns

Says button battery easily accessible to young children.
Nico Arboleda Jun 28 2021, 12:07PM Hardware
Boost Mobile founder blames ACCC for mobile price hikes

Boost Mobile founder blames ACCC for mobile price hikes

But said it’s not too late to make changes.
Nico Arboleda Jun 22 2021, 11:51AM Telco
TPG calls regulator 'out of touch' over competition claims

TPG calls regulator 'out of touch' over competition claims

Claims mobile pricing have not been raised.
Nico Arboleda Jun 22 2021, 6:04AM Telco
ACCC: TPG-Vodafone merger made mobile market less competitive

ACCC: TPG-Vodafone merger made mobile market less competitive

Following recent mobile plan price increases.
Nico Arboleda Jun 21 2021, 11:46AM Telco
Australians lost $851m to scammers in 2020

Australians lost $851m to scammers in 2020

ACCC said incidents increased amid COVID-19 pandemic.
Nico Arboleda Jun 7 2021, 12:10PM Security
Vocus fined $2.5m over NBN speed claims

Vocus fined $2.5m over NBN speed claims

Via consumer brands Dodo and iPrimus.
Nico Arboleda Jun 2 2021, 11:31AM Telco
High-speed NBN connections increase: ACCC

High-speed NBN connections increase: ACCC

As Telstra loses market share to smaller retailers.
Ben Moore May 21 2021, 12:35PM Telco
ACCC gives go-ahead to Salesforce's Slack acquisition

ACCC gives go-ahead to Salesforce's Slack acquisition

Said vendors supplied different software with distinct purposes.
Nico Arboleda May 20 2021, 12:26PM Software
Telstra fined $50m for misleading Indigenous consumers

Telstra fined $50m for misleading Indigenous consumers

The second-highest penalty ever under Australia Consumer Law.
Ben Moore May 13 2021, 12:28PM Telco
ACCC calls out Google, Apple for app store dominance

ACCC calls out Google, Apple for app store dominance

Said companies had “significant market power” in Australia.
Nico Arboleda Apr 29 2021, 6:45AM Software
Court rules Google misled consumers on location data collection and use

Court rules Google misled consumers on location data collection and use

Tech giant sued by ACCC in July 2020.
Nico Arboleda Apr 16 2021, 1:47PM Digital
MYOB gets go-ahead to acquire Sydney ISV

MYOB gets go-ahead to acquire Sydney ISV

ACCC won’t oppose deal despite initial concerns.
Nico Arboleda Apr 16 2021, 11:17AM Software
Payment re-direction scams cost Aussies $14m

Payment re-direction scams cost Aussies $14m

Already on track to surpass that this year.
Nico Arboleda Mar 30 2021, 11:39AM Security

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