Telecommunications leaders want to better protect networks from natural disasters like bushfires.
The quality of Australia's telco infrastructure has been in focus in recent weeks. The topic is likely to remain in the spotlight as the NBN rollout finishes.
Dangerous bushfires are a growing threat to Australia's vulnerable communications network,which has become essential for safety information and even payments.
A new poll shows half of Australians rate the nation’s digital infrastructure “fairly or very poor.”
Householders and shop owners are unhappy with the installation of NBN equipment and the treatment of their complaints.
The availability of quality streaming content has contributed to a drop in piracy,but Google has also made it easier for rights-holders to take down pirate sites.
The measure is part of a suite of new consumer protections released by the government.
The telco has apologised for an email it sent last year claiming users'broadband services would be shut off if they didn't switch to Optus.
The government has seized on new figures to say the troubled NBN is"maturing"and catering for growing consumer demand.
Telstra doesn't want to be left on the sidelines should the $51 billion National Broadband Network be privatised,even as the government and competition watchdog have ruled out its involvement.
The National Broadband Network is undergoing a shake-up of its wholesale pricing plans in the face of retailer and customer frustration.