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Google rejects more ACCC oversight

Google rejects more ACCC oversight

Ad giant rebuts regulator, says claims of market power exaggerated.
Staff Writer Mar 5 2019, 5:18AM Finance
Another laptop charger recalled over electric shock risk

Another laptop charger recalled over electric shock risk

Targus charger may break and expose live parts.
Staff Writers Feb 25 2019, 5:22PM Hardware
More customers now on faster NBN plans

More customers now on faster NBN plans

ACCC credits new wholesale bundles and the discounts from 2017.
Nico Arboleda Feb 12 2019, 11:29AM Telco
Optus slapped with $10 million fine over third-party bills

Optus slapped with $10 million fine over third-party bills

240,000 customers have been refunded so far.
Brendon Foye Feb 6 2019, 1:52PM Telco
NBN speeds are improving, but FTTN still lags behind

NBN speeds are improving, but FTTN still lags behind

TPG and iiNet singled out for declining download speeds.
Brendon Foye Feb 6 2019, 10:35AM Telco
Two-thirds of misled NBN customers haven't claimed refund

Two-thirds of misled NBN customers haven't claimed refund

Watchdog urges affected customers to contact providers.
Michael Jenkin Jan 23 2019, 10:26AM Telco
ACCC casts doubt over TPG-Vodafone merger

ACCC casts doubt over TPG-Vodafone merger

Says telcos will be competitors as 5G rolls out.
Nico Arboleda Dec 13 2018, 9:46AM Telco
ACCC wants a regulator for Google, Facebook

ACCC wants a regulator for Google, Facebook

Watchdog calls for internet giants to be kept in check.
Tom Westbrook Dec 10 2018, 4:19PM Digital
ACCC takes TPG to court over "prepayment" charge

ACCC takes TPG to court over "prepayment" charge

Telco alleged to have mislead customers.
Nico Arboleda Dec 4 2018, 2:02PM Telco
Business email scams on the rise in Australia

Business email scams on the rise in Australia

ACCC said businesses lost $2.8m from online scams.
Nico Arboleda Nov 26 2018, 11:30AM Security
ACCC reminds online sellers to follow consumer law

ACCC reminds online sellers to follow consumer law

Gumtree and Catch.com.au among targeted e-tailers.
Simon Sharwood Nov 15 2018, 6:50AM Digital
NBN users increasingly shifting to 50Mbps plans: ACCC

NBN users increasingly shifting to 50Mbps plans: ACCC

2.2 million customers now on speeds of at least 50Mbps.
Nico Arboleda Nov 13 2018, 12:06PM Telco
NBN speeds improve for most, but some are getting left behind

NBN speeds improve for most, but some are getting left behind

ACCC names fastest RSPs of the last quarter.
Brendon Foye Nov 5 2018, 11:25AM Telco
Kogan says new GST is dragging down sales, shares fall 30 percent

Kogan says new GST is dragging down sales, shares fall 30 percent

Blames foreign websites that dodge GST.
Brendon Foye Oct 29 2018, 5:01PM Hardware
Optus, Telstra, TPG publish peering criteria for interested ISPs

Optus, Telstra, TPG publish peering criteria for interested ISPs

Quelling ACCC's concerns over competition with smaller ISPs.
Nico Arboleda Oct 23 2018, 11:06AM Telco
Optus hands back millions in refunds over third-party billing

Optus hands back millions in refunds over third-party billing

ACCC accuses telco of putting profits before consumer protection.
Brendon Foye Oct 17 2018, 12:15PM Telco
TPG-Vodafone merger could push telco price war further

TPG-Vodafone merger could push telco price war further

ACCAN says new entity would likely increase competition.
Nico Arboleda Oct 15 2018, 10:47AM Telco
Equifax Australia slapped with $3.5m fine for misleading customers

Equifax Australia slapped with $3.5m fine for misleading customers

Told customers that paid reports were more detailed than free versions.
Brendon Foye Oct 2 2018, 12:07PM Finance
Telstra pays another $9.3m in third-party billing refunds

Telstra pays another $9.3m in third-party billing refunds

Penalties close to $20 million for premium direct billing service.
Brendon Foye Sep 28 2018, 11:15AM Telco
ACCC warns telcos over false and misleading advertising

ACCC warns telcos over false and misleading advertising

Citing Optus, Telstra and Vodafone's "unlimited" data claims.
Nico Arboleda Sep 17 2018, 11:38AM Telco

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