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
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
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
A new regulatory framework for Australia’s NBN
The proposal could result in significant price hikes and present the new Government with an immediate challenge in redefining the direction of the NBN
TPG wants to enhance the functional separation of its fixed network in Australia
Recent changes to the Australian Telecommunications Act allow for more competition between the NBN and other networks
New expectations for Australia’s NBN
The Government wants the NBN to start paying for itself – but there are signs it’s not yet in a position to operate in a commercially efficient way
Australian ISPs push back on claims they misled broadband customers
ISPs are accused of not delivering expected speeds – but current arrangements with the NBN make it difficult to know what they will be for new lines
