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Telcos in the hot seat after ComCom lays charges
Unified Communications

Telcos in the hot seat after ComCom lays charges

The Commerce Commission charges CallPlus, Flip, and Orcon with 13 counts of false invoicing, claiming they billed customers past contract termination dates.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2019
ComCom wants to know what you think of your phone and broadband service
Unified Communications

ComCom wants to know what you think of your phone and broadband service

The Commerce Commission wants your feedback on telco services following new Telecommunications Act changes aimed at enhancing service quality.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
eCommerce, telecoms, mergers named as 2018/19 focus for ComCom
Unified Communications

eCommerce, telecoms, mergers named as 2018/19 focus for ComCom

The Commerce Commission has names published its priority focus areas for the upcoming year, including implementing new telecommunication regulations.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2018

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Feds enacts cyber security law for critical sectors
Data Protection

Feds enacts cyber security law for critical sectors

Operators in finance, telecoms, energy and transport face mandatory reporting and stronger safeguards as Ottawa tightens oversight of cyber risk.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Last month
From Bill C-26 to C-8: Canada's cyber law reboot explained
Unified Communications

From Bill C-26 to C-8: Canada's cyber law reboot explained

Canada's long-stalled cybersecurity overhaul is reborn as Bill C-8, promising strict rules for critical infrastructure after years of delay.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Australia's National Cybersecurity Act races against technological advancement
Data Protection

Australia's National Cybersecurity Act races against technological advancement

Australia's fragmented cybersecurity laws face overhaul as new National Cybersecurity Act aims to modernise protection against AI and quantum computing threats.

By Andrew Wilson • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024