Wrist slapping $22,000 fine accepted for alleged breach of the Spam Act
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)has accepted an enforceable undertaking from Virgin Mobile related to breaches of the Spam Act.
Wifi iPad release date just weeks off but no deals struck
Despite the impending local release of the WiFi iPad this month, and the 3G equipped version in April, Australia’s two biggest telcos are seemingly no closer to striking a deal with Apple to carry the new device.
Telstra, Virgin, VHA, don't exactly go wild over the “magical and revolutionary” new device
When it comes to showing the love for Apple gadgets, Australian telcos are usually some of the first in line, but the reaction hasn’t exactly been ecstatic for the company’s new wundergadget, the iPad.
100,000 Coca Cola spam SMS sent
Vodafone Hutchison Australia (VHA) is to make a 'voluntary payment' of $110,00 to ACMA for breaches of the Spam Act 2003.
Telcos throw weight behind Government's Telstra break up bill
A group of telecommunications companies have urged federal politicians to pass legislative reforms that would lead to a break up of Telstra business.
Joint venture will also maintain Telstra, Optus, Ericcson and Nokia-Siemens network relationships
IT staff at Vodafone and Hutchison Australia have been largely spared as the redundancy process rolls on at the VHA joint venture between the two companies.
Pre-paid options also available
The venerable iPhone has joined the fold of regular subsidized mobile handsets with mobile carrier 3 announcing it will give away an iPhone 3G with its $49 per month cap over 24 months.
Data for tethering available at extra cost
In a shot across the bow of rival Optus, Vodafone has announced its pricing for the iPhone 3G S, including tethering without a monthly access fee.
New VHA merged entity will have the scale and scope to challenge Optus and Telstra
Following a three month investigation, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has given the greenlight for the merger of Vodafone and Hutchinson to go ahead.
Existing prices in place for two years amid new service offerings
Vodafone Australia and Hutchison 3G Australia, or 3, have pledged not to change its customers pricing plans for at least two years after the proposed merger of the two companies.
