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Australian and New Zealand Networks Accused of Profiteering from Roaming Charges
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The Australian and New Zealand based mobile networks have been accused of making excessive profits from trans-Tasman mobile roaming charges.
A joint investigation by the two governments has provided a number of options to consider to put downward pressure on mobile prices, and so that Australians and New Zealanders who use their mobile phone when travelling between the two countries know what it will cost.
"The draft report makes it clear that telecommunications companies are stinging consumers on trans-Tasman mobile roaming charges and that their profit margins are excessive," Austalia's Senator Conroy said.
The draft report provides a number of options to the Australian and New Zealand governments to curb trans-Tasman mobile roaming charges. Some of the options include a basic cap on costs, to legislation that would ban roaming costs entirely.
The Australian and New Zealand governments are now seeking submissions on the draft report from consumers, the telecommunications industry, and other stakeholders, which will inform the response adopted.
It is expected that the standard will be in place within twelve months.
Submissions are invited on the joint Australia-New Zealand draft report by 27 September 2012.
The report can be downloaded from here.
Tags: [roaming] [Australia] [New Zealand]
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