Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy - Telephone services RSShttp://www.dbcde.gov.auNews and media releases related to the topic telephone services for the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy in RSS 2.0 formaten-AUDepartment of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economywebmail@dbcde.gov.auMySource MatrixDarwin: Less than 5 months to go before the switch to digital-only TVThe Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy today announced that there is less than five months to go until Darwin switches to digital-only free-to-air TV.http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/media_releases/2013/030Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:07:02 +1100Australian and New Zealand Governments to take action on excessive trans-Tasman mobile roaming chargesMinister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy Stephen Conroy, and New Zealand Minister for Communications and Information Technology Ms Adams MP, today released a report on companies making excessive profits.http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/media_releases/2012/130Thu, 23 Aug 2012 10:05:46 +1000Government welcomes Vodafone 4G investmentMinister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, welcomed today's announcement that Vodafone is rolling out its new 4G network and expanding its 3G network.http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/media_releases/2012/102Wed, 27 Jun 2012 09:27:26 +1000Public consultation on Integrated Public Number DatabaseThe Australian Government is seeking community views on potential changes to the Integrated Public Number Database (IPND), a database containing all Australian telephone and subscriber information.http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/media_releases/2011/290Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:47:54 +1100Consultation paper on Telecommunications Act penaltiesThe Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today released a consultation paper on proposed new penalties to be specified in infringement notices issued under the Telecommunications Act 1997.http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/media_releases/2011/247Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:08:39 +1000Enhanced telecommunications consumer safeguard to commence on 1 October 2011A new consumer safeguard instrument that will protect telecommunications users from poor customer service was announced today by Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy.http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/media_releases/2011/231Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:29:47 +1000Review of Access to Telecommunication Services by People with Disability, Older Australians and People Experiencing IllnessThe government has released the terms of reference for its review of access to telecommunication services by people with disability, older Australians and people experiencing illness.http://www.dbcde.gov.au/newsroom/department_media_releases/review_of_access_to_telecommunication_services_by_people_with_disability,_older_australians_and_people_experiencing_illnessThu, 21 Jul 2011 17:46:16 +1000Review of Access to Telecommunication ServicesThe Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today released the terms of reference for a review of access to telecommunication services for older Australians and people experiencing illness and suffering disabilities.http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/media_releases/2011/221Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:07:44 +1000Rosemary Sinclair to Chair 2011 – 2012 Regional Telecommunications ReviewThe Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, last night launched the 2011-12 Regional Telecommunications Review that will examine telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia.http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/media_releases/2011/213Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:10:51 +1000No charge for mobile phone calls to Lifeline from anywhere in AustraliaMobile phone calls to Lifeline made from anywhere in Australia will be free of charge from 1 July under an agreement made between the three major phone carriers.http://www.minister.dbcde.gov.au/media/media_releases/2011/208Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:14:43 +1000Extension of Telstra retail price controls to 2012Comments are sought on a draft legislative instrument to extend the current Telstra retail price control arrangements by two years to 30 June 2012.Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:38:35 +1000http://www.dbcde.gov.au/telephone_services/telstra_retail_price_controlsTelecommunications Regulatory Reform Amendments to telecommunications legislation to enhance competition in the telecommunications industry and strengthen consumer safeguards.Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:02:00 +1100http://www.dbcde.gov.au/broadband/national_broadband_network/telecommunications_regulatory_reform_separation_framework