Telcos spend big on 5G spectrum, ACCC releases first glimpse into Digital Platforms Inquiry
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In the news this week, Aussie telcos spend big on 5G spectrum, the ACCC releases its first glimpse into their Digital Platforms Inquiry, and a new phishing scam is targeting Telstra customers.
The Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) has urged parliament to pass legislation guaranteeing access to broadband services for regional Australians. [Technology Decisions]
Mobile network operators will hand over $834 million for spectrum that will be used to deliver the first Australian 5G services. Telstra won the majority of the spectrum with 143 lots. [Computerworld]
The Queensland government is setting up a state-owned entity called FibreCo Qld that will open up 6000km of existing fibre optic backhaul cabling to carry residential internet traffic. [itnews]
NBN Co has offered a preview of the new wholesale discounts for fixed line connections aimed at business customers that the company plans to bring out early next year. [CRN]
Tech giants such as Google and Facebook could face major new regulations under a range of preliminary proposals released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission as part of its ‘digital platforms’ inquiry. [ComputerWorld]
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has set up a crack team to combat the proliferation of scam calls on telecommunication networks with practical, technical solutions. [itnews]
Laws requiring telcos, device manufacturers and software developers to help law enforcement agencies crack encryption could have disastrous consequences for the nation and for ordinary phone users, security experts say. [Australian Financial Review]
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has launched the second phase of an inquiry into NBN wholesale service standards and whether regulation is needed to improve customer experience. [Channel News]
Australians considering switching their service providers for fixed broadband, mobile phone, home phone, electricity and gas are all far more likely to visit comparison websites in an average four weeks than the typical Australian, according to a new report. [iTWire]
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