Telcos required to give more info about pricing
More rules for how telcos sell and market service come into effect 1 March, as part of the revised Telecommunications Consumer Protection (TCP) code.
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Petition against data retention law runs into Senate wall
The Senate has beat back a Pirate Party petition against a proposed data retention law under consideration by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security.
Environment Department to build ICT service providers panel
The government seeks to establish an enterprise ICT panel of service providers at the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities.
Online chat gives Optus sales a lift
Optus has reported a "huge uplift" in sales conversions since introducing a predictive live chat feature to its website, said Optus head of online, Chris Smith.
Telstra unveils 4G network upgrades
Telstra announced it will refarm 900MHz spectrum as it continues to deploy and upgrade its 4G network. The telco today also previewed plans to deploy LTE Advanced and small cell networks in Australia.
Communications spending to soar: IDC
The Australian communications and media sector will spend $5.7 billion this year, up from $5.5 billion this year, IDC predicted in a market report released today.
What is the Digital Dividend?
On 16 April, the Australian government will auction radio airwaves called spectrum to be used for 4G mobile services. Here’s Computerworld Australia's handy guide to this major wireless event.
Federal Court favours record labels in Internet simulcast copyright case
The Federal Court ruled that Internet simulcasts of radio programs are not broadcasts under the Copyright Act and therefore are not covered by existing licenses granted to commercial radio stations.
PayPal partner Vend not taking sides in mobile payments tech debate
Vend CEO Vaughan Rowsell said his company will remain “payments agnostic” even while partner PayPal has condemned near field communications (NFC).
Telstra to release faster 4G devices this year
Two Telstra 4G LTE devices launching later this year will be capable of up to 150Mbps downloads, Telstra has announced. The telco said it plans to launch two “category 4” devices, a Wi-Fi dongle and a handset.
Enterprise app store adoption rises: Gartner
One quarter of enterprises will have an enterprise app store by 2017, according to a Gartner report.
Pieroth Wines drops Verizon over lack of support
Switching telecommunications providers helped Pieroth Wines to streamline its operations in Australia while cutting its monthly phone bill by several thousand dollars.
Australian-developed vehicle accident prevention technology to hit world stage
An Australian-developed wireless car-to-car communication system designed to prevent car accidents could soon appear in vehicles around the world and possibly new prototypes that don't require drivers.
Visionstream wins $21 million contract for Melbourne motorway project
Visionstream has secured a $21 million contract for the West Gate Freeway managed motorway project.
ADSL broadband slows remote medical education
Australia should invest in faster broadband for regional areas to promote telehealth and clinical education, according to the head of a non-governmental organisation that trains general practice doctors.