Are you aware of the new numbering arrangements?

The ACMA announced changes to Australia’s Telecommunications Numbering Plan in December 2022, as per the Telecommunications Numbering Plan Variation 2022 (No. 1). The Variation intends to support the improvement of the allocation of phone numbers to reduce scam activities. Substantive changes include: A new voluntary short-code 7226 (SCAM) for telecommunications providers to use to help […]

January’s advocacy corner update

It’s been all systems go from the beginning of this year on the public policy front! From consultations on policies and legislation affecting the telecommunications sphere such as NBN, USO and information sharing, to meetings with government and other industry stakeholders. In 2023, IAA will continue to represent our members and the general wellbeing of […]

From the CEO’s desk

Happy New Year to everyone, and extra well wishes to those Rabbits among you celebrating the Lunar New Year. We’ve opened our playbook for 2023 already with 3 submissions out the door (privacy, NBN and USO), an end-of-life notice issued on a POP no-one seems to want to use any more and a firmware upgrade […]