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ACCC clears Optus to scrap HFC network and use NBN instead

The ACCC has cleared, provisionally, the proposed deal between Optus and NBN Co under which Optus is to be paid around $800m to shut down its HFC network and transfer customers onto the NBN. read more

Mobile 365 expands Australian team

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Mobile 365, a global provider of mobile messaging and data services, has appointed Krishna Srinivas as director, business development for Australia. Mobile 365 claims to be the largest third-party mobile messaging provider in Australia, providing corporate solutions, mobile marketing and interactive services to content owners, agencies, and brands.

Srinivas said his main aim would be to extend and accelerate the adoption of mobile messaging across a number of industry sectors to both mainstream brands and non-traditional users.

Srinivas recently worked for Radio 2, a new national commercial radio company, as senior agency account manager selling digital channel solutions across the NSW territory. Before that he worked in advertising sales with Turner International, MTV Asia, CNBC, and JWT.

Un-wanted SMS messages - HOW TO STOP SMS

If you are getting messages from ANY SOURCE that you no longer want to receive, the best way is to block premium messaging through your service provider.

Here's what telstra say about premium sms.

"you can request a barring code on your service that will prevent the ability to subscribe to these services. "

http://www.telstra.com.au/mobile/services/messaging/premium_sms.html