Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) stories - Page 3

Telstra faces fines of up to AUD$10m and customer refunds after admitting to misleading consumers about its Premium Direct Billing service.

Vocus subsidiaries Dodo, iPrimus, and Commander to refund customers for undelivered NBN speeds, following ACCC agreement, affecting over 5,800 consumers.

Jackson Temi Anni has been sentenced to 18-months imprisonment for lying about products and taking money directly from consumers' bank accounts.

The Federal Court has dismissed Telstra’s application for a judicial review of the ACCC’s reduced fixed line services pricing determinations.

TPG’s revenue has soared 88% on the back of its acquisition of iiNet, with the telco also reporting a bumper revenue increase.

A reseller whose conduct was deemed ‘unconscionable’ has agreed not to enter indigenous communities to sell product and will pay $20,000 in redress.

The ACCC is looking at proposals from NBN and Telstra to address concerns around the competition implications of Telstra’s involvement in the rollout.

Long running battles with ISP SoleNet, Sure Telecom and director James Harrison are heading to court as the ACCC alleges 'unconscionable conduct'.

Telco providers are being put on notice about potentially unfair, outdated contract terms, with Exetel already stung by the ACCC crackdown.

Online retailer Kogan ha paid $32,400 in penalties after being accused of increasing prices of computer monitors before putting them on sale.

Telecommunications services provider Volitech has paid a $10,200 penalty for alleged false or misleading representations.

Retailers are being reminded of their obligations under Australian Consumer Law, with another Harvey Norman franchisee fined for misleading consumers.

The ACCC has begun legal action against reseller FDRA, alleging 'unconscionable conduct' in selling tablets in indigenous communities.

Optus Internet cops $51,000 in penalties after alleged false or misleading representations about cable broadband internet speeds.

LG Electronics Australia is heading back to court with the ACCC alleging the company made false or misleading representations about their rights.

The ACCC mandates a 9.4% reduction in Telstra's fixed line access prices, citing lower expenditures and NBN transition as key factors.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is seeking industry feedback the potential impact of TPG’s proposed acquisition of iiNet.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is appealing am Australian Federal Court ruling clearing carriers Air New Zealand and PT Garuda.

Aussie firms must scan Facebook comments for false, racist or sexist content within 24 hours or face penalties, ACCC enforces.

Telstra extends warranties to 24 months for handsets on 24 month contracts, but Apple products like the iPhone 4 are excluded, sparking ACCC concern.