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IN THE NEWS: Join ACCAN as our Technical Writer, registrations open for Alternative Voice Services Trials, and more.
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ACCAN is looking for a Technical Writer to develop content as part of the Digital Tech Hub. The purpose of the Technical Writer role is to develop easy to understand guides to communications services for regional, rural and remote Australians. [ACCAN]
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Held 1-2 October, NetThing is an inclusive and open space to talk about and debate Internet issues of importance to Australians.[NetThing]
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The Government is inviting consumers in rural and remote areas to participate in the $2 million Alternative Voice Services Trials Program. The program will trial new ways to deliver telephone services in rural and remote Australia. [Australian Government]
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Millions of Australians are set to get access to high-speed internet as the NBN is upgraded over the next three years, under a plan announced on Wednesday. [ABC News]
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According to nationwide research by the Consumer Policy Research Centre (CPRC), telecommunications providers are delivering the worst customer service of all essential services providers. [2GB]
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The new Optus Flex plans can be paid daily, weekly, fortnightly or monthly, and offer 1GB of data per day, along with unlimited standard national talk and text to Australian numbers; international calls can be added for an extra fee.[Channel News]
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Scammers are conning Australians into providing their tax details and credit card numbers in a chilling phone message that warns they risk arrest over a tax debt. [News.com.au]
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In 2020, ASCCA is moving its annual conference online and embracing the theme of ‘Living your best online life. [ASCCA]
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Two security researchers are warning Australians not to use myGovID as they say the login system contains an implementation flaw that could lead to attackers gaining full access to their accounts. [itnews]
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Telecoms lobby group and peak industry body Communications Alliance has called on government to work together with the telecommunications industry to advance sector-specific critical infrastructure reforms.[iTWire]
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