Though it did not reference it directly, the PTS has learned from the issues with device compatibility in Australia in preparing operators for 2G and 3G shutdowns
ACMA’s five-year spectrum outlook
The regulator is set to make critical decisions on expiring licences and the upper 6GHz band, while supporting the introduction of a novel mobile USO
Ofcom's proposals on mobile messaging scams
Unlike its peers, Ofcom sees the need to place additional, binding obligations on operators to help prevent fraudulent business communications
ACMA rejects industry consumer protection code
The regulator’s decision not to register the TCP Code aligns with the Government’s recent push towards direct oversight of the sector
The policy response to the Optus network outage
Optus, ACMA and the Australian Government have all come under criticism for failing to prevent the 13-hour long emergency calling outage linked to four deaths
Coughing up ‘regulatory hairballs’ in Australia
As the Australian Government pushes for economic growth, the tech and telecoms sectors have called for reduced red tape and warned against new ex-ante regulation
ACMA’s fees schedule for 2024/2025
The regulator’s plans to increase its fees to reflect new scams enforcement duties align with trends witnessed in the UK and Ireland on expanding regulator budgets
ACCC’s updated broadband speed guidance
The new guidance provides a steer to industry on navigating upgraded wholesale speeds while ensuring consumers are informed about the limitations of their in-home equipment
Australia: Alternative licensing for expiring spectrum
Despite ruling out including rollout obligations in spectrum licences, ACMA sees potential benefits of a secondary licensing framework for rural competition and consumer choice
Australia: Strengthening ACMA’s enforcement powers
A new bill proposes to expand ACMA’s powers significantly, aligning the regulator’s enforcement tools across the telecoms sector
