Displaying items by tag: Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)

Scammers are continuing to impersonate the Optus brand to scam Australians, according to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) which has warned that it is receiving reports of convincing-looking email scams using Optus branding.

The telecommunications industry regulator the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released a consultation paper seeking feedback on a ‘news measurement framework’ to monitor levels of diversity across Australia’s contemporary media landscape.

Changes to Australia’s Telecommunications Numbering Plan to further support scam reduction activities and improve the allocation of phone numbers, have been announced by the telecommunications industry regulator the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

Telecommunications industry regulator the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)has opened a consultation to seek views on proposed changes to the 2 GHz (1920–1980 MHz and 2110–2170 MHz) spectrum licence technical framework.

Telecommunications industry regulator the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announced it is consulting on spectrum licence technical framework for sunsetting instruments, indicating that it is proposing to remake them with some changes.

Consumers have been warned about ongoing scams where scammers are impersonating well-known telecommunications or tech companies like Telstra, NBN Co and Microsoft.

Australia’s telecommunications industry regulator the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has issued a warning refuting claims it had endorsed Interference management tools.

Australians have been warned about text messages being sent out publically with job offers that are likely to be scams.

Telecommunications industry regulator the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will focus on combating SMS and identity theft phone scams as part of its compliance priorities for 2022–23.

Telecommunications industry regulator the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has announcned the new Broadcasting Services Commercial Radio Current Affairs Disclosure Standard 2022 which applies to all commercial radio broadcasting licensees that broadcast current affairs programs.

Engine Australia has been appointed by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to develop and operate Australia’s first national self-exclusion register for online and phone gambling.

The telecommunications industry regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Australian Financial Crimes Exchange (AFCX) which enables the exchange of information about unauthorised mobile number porting when it’s used for scams, fraud and financial crime.

The telecommunications industry regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), has completed its sunset review of mobile premium services determinations.

Scammers are using telephone calls, SMS messages and emails to take advantage of Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout.

The telecommunications industry regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has opened applications for Australian news businesses wishing to register for the News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code.                  

The telecommunications industry regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), is seeking public feedback on its compliance priorities for its 2021–22 work program.

A trend in people shifting from fixed to mobile communications is continuing, according to the telecommunications industry regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

Millions of scam telephone calls have been blocked in recent trial initiatives, according to telecoms industry peak body Communications Alliance, in the lead up to the newly announced introduction of a new industry code aimed at stopping scam calls.

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has directed Telstra to comply with its billing accuracy obligations after an investigation found it had overcharged more than 10,000 customers a total of almost $2.5 million over a 12-year period.

More Australians are using the Internet to view and listen to content more than ever before, according to new research.