CANBERRA: Scammers are currently trying new tricks to exploit Australians who have been impacted financially by the covid-19 crisis, according to an Australian Competition and Consumer Commission report. According to ACCC chairperson Delia Rickard, the scammers are seeking to take advantage of the Government’s recent announcement that people suffering financial hardship will later this month … Read more
The ACCC claims “peer relationships” between Aussie ISPs will boost internet competition, improving hosted services to corporate customers, whilst creating a better end user online experience. Telstra has recently inked a peer relationship with Vocus – an arrangement the ACCC has welcomed. Peering arrangements allow ISPs to physically connect to other networks, exchanging internet traffic … Read more
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has said it is “seeking feedback” on proposed variations of Telstra’s NBN migration plan, which facilitates the rollout of fibre-to-the-curb technology (FttC). The watchdog is assessing whether Telstra’s variations will offer sufficient protection for consumers to maintain access to services delivered by the NBN. Rollout of FttC technology is scheduled to commence … Read more
Trouble in paradise for the online experience gift retailer Red Balloon, as they have paid over $43,200 in damages following four infringement notices issued by the ACCC. Red Balloon has allegedly breached excessive payment surcharge laws in the Competition and Consumer Act 2010. Red Balloon on March 31st and June 30th, 2017 allegedly charged four … Read more