2021 Infrastructure RKR consultation paper
On 20 October 2021 the ACCC released a public Consultation Paper on amendments to the Audit of Telecommunications Infrastructure Assets - Record Keeping Rules (Infrastructure RKR).
Communications
October 2021 consultation - proposed changes to NBN SIO RKR reporting
This consultation seeks stakeholder submissions on the ACCC's proposed changes to the NBN SIO RKR to include NBN business services reporting, service standard performance reporting, CVC overage reporting and additional public disclosure of CVC information.
Extended COVID-19 Force Majeure Event and deferral of disconnections
On 21 September 2021, Telstra notified the ACCC of an extension to its Force Majeure Event under clause 4.5 of the Migration Plan due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 Telecommunications non-discrimination guidelines
The ACCC’s telecommunications non-discrimination guidelines (2021 Guidelines) provide guidance in relation to non-discrimination requirements in Part XIC of the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and Part 8 of the Telecommunications Act 1997 (Cth).
October 2021 variation of NBN SIO RKR Disclosure Direction
On 15 October 2021 the ACCC varied the NBN SIO RKR Disclosure Direction to include Sky Muster Plus services in the NBN Wholesale Market Indicators Report.
Variation request submitted
On 13 August 2021 Telstra submitted to the ACCC a proposed variation to the NBN Migration Plan.
Required Measure 5(F) - Private Payphones (ELQ) Products
On 24 August 2021, Telstra notified the ACCC that it had concluded consultation on Required Measure 5(F), a new Required Measure under the Migration Plan for the exit of Telstra’s Private Payphones (ELQ) Products. Telstra advised the ACCC that it did not receive any objections regarding Required Measure 5(F).
Replacement module process under the current SAU: notice to NBN Co
The ACCC is currently working with NBN Co and other industry participants to review the long-term regulatory arrangements for wholesale access to the NBN. This review may result in a variation to NBN Co's Special Access Undertaking (SAU).
NBN download speeds improve and more plans hit maximum speeds
The ACCC’s latest Measuring Broadband Australia quarterly report reveals that in May 2021 consumers on fixed-line NBN broadband connections again experienced record high speeds. Most consumers received their maximum plan speeds more often in the busy evening hours of 7pm to 11pm.
Broadband performance data - May 2021
Note: This report was from May 2021. The latest report is available on the broadband performance data page.