As the ACCC in Australia looks to roll back some rules over the next five years, in the UK, Ofcom appears set to stay the course
Australia: Regulating wholesale broadband access
Continuing to use NBN prices as a guide, the ACCC’s latest decision sets the terms for access to major altnets’ networks over the next three years
Regulating digital markets in Australia
The ACCC’s proposed reforms would set the country apart in trying to tame big tech’s expansion into adjacent markets
Mobile coverage and quality issues in rural Australia
Given the trend of selling towers to large independent companies, is the way that they're regulated still fit for purpose?
Tweaking the rules for Chorus and the NBN
Regulators in both Australia and New Zealand are seeking to ensure network providers still operate in the best interests of consumers
Australia: Court prohibits Telstra/TPG rural tie-up
The parties could yet adjust the proposed agreement or appeal to the Federal Court, for which success would mean meeting a high legal threshold
ACCC wrestles with future regulation of the NBN
The proposed framework would introduce flat rate wholesales prices, as well as a per consumer cap on how much retailers can be charged for access
Broadband prices in Australia rise, with service levels unchanged
Wholesale regulation is in transition, with the NBN having recently proposed a new access framework to address stakeholder concerns
Telcos fined in Australia for misleading statements on broadband speeds
This is not the first time the three operators have breached national consumer law. Their customers have already been contacted about refunds
Tackling greenwashing and fake online reviews in Australia
Regulators from the UK to China have made strengthening consumer protection in the digital economy a priority
