Australia: ACCC rushes to rein in ‘astronomical’ texting fees (Competition Policy International)

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission announced it will now regulate text messaging costs to rein in what have been called “astronomical” prices.

The decision follows a market inquiry conducted by the ACCC that reviewed comment from consumer groups over the fees. One of those comments, submitted by the Australian Communications …read more

Source: Global Competition Law Blogs

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@misc{21st-century-competition2014, author = {21st Century Competition}, title = {{Australia: ACCC rushes to rein in ‘astronomical’ texting fees (Competition Policy International)}}, year = {2014}, url = {https://www.twentyfirstcenturycompetition.com/2014/06/australia-accc-rushes-to-rein-in-astronomical-texting-fees-competition-policy-international/}, note = {21st Century Competition} }
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