Parliament’s back – communications reform must be a priority, ACCAN joins crossbencher for subscription trap reform call, OECD confirms competitive auction for mobile the ‘gold standard’

ACMA pushes back SMS Sender ID Register implementation, what you need to know about NBN speed boosts, and new DFV protections guide now available

ACCAN launch Consumer Sentiment Tracker; complaints data shows increase in TIO referrals; and billions on the line in spectrum proposal – new op-ed

Billions on the line over ACMA spectrum proposal; trust and consumer protections ‘central’, says Minister; and ACCAN joins campaign for national digital inclusion

ACCC calls for digital ombudsman, increased competition; YouTube fumes as social media ban expands; and upcoming Western Sydney digital inclusion event

Optus fined $100 million for unconscionable conduct, new ACCAN website coming soon, and PM meets with Amazon in US trip

Stronger telco rules only weeks away, Telstra Satellite SMS expanded, and ACCAN hiring strategic engagement lead

In the news this week:

Faster broadband speeds but affordability concerns remain, satellite to mobile service begins but Text to Triple Zero still missing, Telstra fined over emergency outage

Calling for fairer rules at FCA, questions for regulator about 3G device blocking, and Telstra rejects misleading coverage allegations

Consumer alliance calls for telco sales reform, ‘Telstra misled consumers’ alleges rival TPG, as Telstra hikes prices

New cabinet welcomed by ACCAN, TIO complaints data a wakeup call on financial hardship and ACCAN’s perspective on emergency call service requirements

Post-election reform agenda, the TCP Code goes to a vote, and NBN prices to jump from July