Summary: If you haven't already heard, a potentially catastrophic internet security flaw has been discovered this week and there are some serious ramifications for consumers.

Read more: Internet security flaw leaves almost every internet user at risk

The federal government's $100 million program to boost mobile coverage in regional and rural Australia is now underway. While the program won't stop all of us from having to stand on car roofs or hang out of trees to get a signal, this fresh investment is a welcome step.

Read more: Is your area in need of better mobile coverage?

ACCAN's engagement with rural, regional and remote consumers has continually highlighted the importance of improving mobile communications outside of urban centres. Better mobile coverage will yield a range of benefits to regional and remote Australia including improved business opportunities, better access to essential services and enhanced safety and well-being. 

Read more: ACCAN ‘Connecting the Country' Forum 2014

Summary: The ACCAN Grants Scheme is now open and accepting applications for a total funding pool of $250,000.

Read more: Apply now for the 2014 ACCAN Grants Scheme

ACCAN has today released its updated broadband policy position – Our Broadband Future. This 2014 update takes into account the views of members expressed to us in consultations we held last year.

Read more: Our Broadband Future

The M-Enabling Australasia 2013 conference was held on 14-15 August in Sydney, Australia. The two days consisted of enthralling discussions and practical presentations about mobile technologies and how they can benefit people with disability and older consumers.

Read more: M-Enabling 2013 highlights video

Summary: Would you know if some of your consumer rights were left out of a telco contract? And could it end up costing you? ACCAN's fine print project reveals some concerning findings, with the ACCC asked to step in to protect consumers.

Read more: Unfair and misleading fine print could be costing you

This Sunday 26 January, the ACCAN team will be down at Yabun, Australia's biggest Indigenous festival with a range of useful info and giveaways. We also have a fantastic print by emerging Indigenous artist Graham Toomey to give away to a lucky visitor to our stall.

Read more: ACCAN at Yabun 2014

Summary: ACCAN policy officer Xavier O'Halloran describes an all-too-familiar experience with annoying telemarketers, and why ACCAN thinks we should hang up on their calls for good.

Read more: Hanging up on telemarketers for good

Summary: ACCAN and CHOICE have teamed up to make sure consumers are protected when using m-commerce.

Read more: Safe and smart payments for consumers

Summary: Telstra has been fined over half a million dollars for failing to connect new landline phones in a timely manner, yet ACCAN is concerned that affected consumers are unaware of their right to compensation. 

Read more: Telstra slugged for landline delays

ACCAN’s NBN Consumer Guide is no longer current and is being reviewed to accurately reflect NBN rollout policy changes. We hope to have an updated guide available once the rollout policy changes are finalised.

Read more: The NBN is changing