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Satellite phone services gain access to Triple Zero emergency call service

On July 1st the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) handheld satellite phones to access the Triple Zero emergency call service. ‘These regulatory changes mean that all handheld satellite phone users will know that, in the event of a life-threatening or time-critical emergency, they can dial Triple Zero,’ said ACMA Chairman, Chris Chapman commented. Mr.…

Fighting Spam

Computer retailer Notebooks R Us have been issued with a formal warning by the Australian Communication and Media Authority after an investigation that found the computer retailer had breached the Spam Act 2003 for sending commercial electronic messages without the consent of the recipients. Isn’t it great that something is being done about Spam marketing?…