Positive signs for Australia’s digital economy

Written by: Graeme Philipson | Published in: TechnologyOne-third of the Australian economy faces imminent and substantial disruption by digital technologies and business models, according to a new report from consultancy Deloitte Australia.

The Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE) to develop and promote the digital economy in Australia

Written by: Graeme Philipson | Published in: RegulationThe Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has tabled its annual report in the Australian Parliament. The key theme is what ACMA calls a “ major shift towards a better consumer experience in the telecommunications industry”.

Written by: Graeme Philipson | Published in: MobilityUsers of phones using new 4G/LTE networks, including the new Apple iPhone 5, should be aware of data overuse and bill shock, says ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority).

Written by: Graeme Philipson | Published in: RegulationThe Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has started a public consultation process to identify the best way to achieve the following objectives to ensure “free” phone calls really are free.

Written by: Graeme Philipson | Published in: Regulationhe Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has filed proceedings against TPG Internet in the Federal Court for alleged failures to give access to the Triple Zero emergency call service.

The ACMA has kicked off a new approach to how it provides information to the industry and the community as a whole with release of the first of four reports on the digital economy, all designed to complement its annual statutory report to the minister.

Featured | Written by: Graeme Philipson | Published in: EntertainmentOne quarter of Australians have watched TV over the Internet, says a report by ACMA (Australian Communications and Media Authority), That includes catchup viewing like the ABC’s iView, but true iPTV is still not widely used. And the report ignores illegal downoads.

Written by: Graeme Philipson | Published in: RegulationThe Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has fined Tiger Airways $110,000 for failing to unsubscribe customers from marketing emails.