australian competition and consumer commission

Fines for consumer law offences set to increase

Fines for consumer law offences set to increase

Legislation passes parliament.
Nico Arboleda Aug 24 2018, 7:09AM Strategy
Telstra debtors harassed by collection agency, court finds

Telstra debtors harassed by collection agency, court finds

ACM Group slammed over conduct.
Michael Jenkin Jul 31 2018, 7:19AM Telco
ACCC sues Amaysim's energy subsidiary

ACCC sues Amaysim's energy subsidiary

ACCC claims Click Energy made false or misleading claims about discounts and savings.
Nico Arboleda Jul 9 2018, 4:05PM Telco
Toshiba recalls notebook charger over fire hazard

Toshiba recalls notebook charger over fire hazard

Adapters sold between 2011 and 2015.
Brendon Foye Jul 2 2018, 12:14PM Hardware
Apple fined $9 million over repairs policy

Apple fined $9 million over repairs policy

Engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct.
Nico Arboleda Jun 19 2018, 9:09AM Hardware
Apple expected to settle iPhone repairs case with ACCC

Apple expected to settle iPhone repairs case with ACCC

Watchdog claimed customers were entitled to a fix for error 53.
Brendon Foye Jun 13 2018, 12:59PM 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
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
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
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 to release NBN broadband speed reports soon

ACCC to release NBN broadband speed reports soon

Watchdog reiterates focus on broadband ahead of report release.
Nico Arboleda Feb 20 2018, 4:25PM Telco
NBN resellers enabling better bandwidth with CVC uptake

NBN resellers enabling better bandwidth with CVC uptake

Resellers acquired 38 percent more connectivity virtual circuit last quarter.
Nico Arboleda Feb 8 2018, 11:01AM Networking
Optus to compensate 8700 customers for slow NBN

Optus to compensate 8700 customers for slow NBN

Following steps made by Telstra last month.
Nico Arboleda Dec 11 2017, 11:26AM Telco
ACCC's broadband monitoring begins next month

ACCC's broadband monitoring begins next month

Regulator taps SamKnows to record broadband speeds across 4000 homes.
Nico Arboleda Dec 1 2017, 12:15PM Networking
ACCC will not oppose Winc, OfficeMax merger

ACCC will not oppose Winc, OfficeMax merger

Competition in office supplies reselling would remain strong enough, watchdog reckons.
Nico Arboleda Nov 30 2017, 10:55AM Hardware
Targus recalls power supply over electric shock risk

Targus recalls power supply over electric shock risk

Adaptor can break and leave live parts exposed.
Nico Arboleda Nov 17 2017, 7:03AM Hardware
NBN wholesaler competition is heating up, says regulator

NBN wholesaler competition is heating up, says regulator

Direct connection allows more control for smaller ISPs.
Nico Arboleda Nov 9 2017, 11:18AM Networking
MSY Technology fined $750,000 for misleading customers

MSY Technology fined $750,000 for misleading customers

Misled customers on rights to repairs and replacements.
Nico Arboleda Oct 25 2017, 3:42PM Hardware
ACCC won't declare regional mobile roaming

ACCC won't declare regional mobile roaming

Outlines plan to improve regional mobile coverage.
Nico Arboleda Oct 23 2017, 11:31AM Mobility

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