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Media release – Long awaited consumer-boosting legislation hits Parliament – regulator must now act

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Peak communications consumer body ACCAN welcomes the reintroduction to Parliament today of the Telecommunications Amendment (Enhancing Consumer Safeguards) Bill 2025. The bill passed the House of Representatives before the federal election in May and has now been reintroduced to finish the job of delivering long-awaited powers for the regulator to crack down on telcos that … Continued

31 Concept and Bestcomp Group Form Strategic Partnership to Elevate AI-Driven Network Intelligence Across Eurasia

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Partnership delivers real-time visibility, security, and performance for telecoms, governments, and enterprises. DUBAI, AE / ACCESS Newswire / August 26, 2025 / BESTCOMP GROUP, a leader in ICT solutions and system integration across the South Caucasus and Central Asia, is proud to partner with 31 Concept (31C), an AI-driven data intelligence innovator focused on network … Continued

nubia takes the Focus 2 5G to the next level, with a bigger and better display, Triple AI camera system, and more

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Key Facts: Premium features for $249108MP rear camera8MP selfie (front) camera6.7-inch 120Hz Display 5G connectivityLong-lasting 5000mAh batteryExclusive to Optus Taking what was great and making it even better, the nubia Focus 2 5G boasts a bigger display, more RAM, smarter camera, and much more. Following on from the impressive debut of the original in 2024, the nubia … Continued

Media release – New research grants to tackle digital fairness and regional communications gaps

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Two new research projects funded through ACCAN’s 2025 Independent Grants Program will explore the big issues affecting communications consumers — from competition in the digital economy to access in remote regional communities. Flags and Fibre: Australia’s communication policy in practice as experienced by a regional community: A research team led by Dr Claire Konkes of … Continued

Media release – Consumers have never been more exposed to cyber threats: peak body responds to iiNet data breach

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Peak communications consumer body ACCAN acknowledges the data breach impacting TPG Telecom sub-brand iiNet. According to an ongoing TPG investigation, a list of historic information including 280,000 active iiNet email addresses, 20,000 active iiNet landline phone numbers, 10,000 iiNet user names, street addresses and phone numbers and around 1,700 modem set-up passwords was compromised. Consumers … Continued

Get SAT Equips Republic of Korea Navy P-3C Aircraft with Advanced SATCOM Capabilities

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SEOL, South Korea, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Get SAT, an innovator in lightweight satellite communication terminals for ground, air, and maritime applications, together with KT SAT, Korea’s leading satellite service provider offering comprehensive communication solutions across Korea and globally, and KAI Networks, a system integration company specializing in military and aerospace communications, and … Continued

Media Release – Google’s $55 million penalty highlights why Australia needs stronger digital competition laws

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Australia’s peak communications consumer body, ACCAN, has today welcomed Federal Court proceedings against Google Asia Pacific for anti-competitive conduct involving Telstra and Optus. Google has admitted to entering into exclusive agreements that limited consumer choice and has agreed to jointly propose a $55 million penalty to the Court. ACCAN CEO Carol Bennett said the case … Continued

Media Release – Federal court rules digital giants breach market power – Australia must act on digital competition

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Australia’s peak consumer communications body, ACCAN has today welcomed the finding of the Federal Court that Google and Apple breached the Competition and Consumer Act by misusing their market power to reduce competition in app markets.  “This decision sends a strong message to the digital giants that Australian consumers and small businesses need to be … Continued

Screenrights’ Response to the Productivity Commission’s Interim Report on Harnessing data and digital technology

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Screenrights has voiced its concerns regarding the potential erosion of copyright and its impact on members and the broader screen and creative industries.   “While we acknowledge the productivity benefits of AI advancements, a text and data mining exception to copyright will favour overseas tech companies at the cost of Australian creators,” said Screenrights Board … Continued