Calls for Submissions From the Public
ACMA
Submissions
Submissions about possible short to medium term changes to the current arrangements for allocating smartnumbers® to improve allocative efficiency must be received by...
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Barriers to Skype on mobiles evaporate
Brisbane Times
New Skype apps for the iPhone and Symbian platforms will allow mobile users to bypass telco voice networks completely, making calls using the internet over the 3G data network...
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ANSWERS TO ESTIMATES QUESTIONS ON NOTICE
Outcome: 1.0, Output: 1.1 Question: 137
Topic: Smart numbers
Written Question on Notice
Senator Conroy asked:
1. The smart number auction system for freecall numbers that spell a word or business name commenced in 2004. Since that time a secondary market in these numbers has arisen. Did the Government contemplate that such market would develop?
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Novel domain decision clarifies tests for consolidation of multiple complaints
Australian Trade Marks Law Blog
In National Dial A Word Registry Pty Ltd and others v. 1300 Directory Pty Ltd (WIPO Case No. DAU2008-0021) an Administrative Panel Decision of the WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center handed down on 6 March, 2009, the Complaint was submitted by nine complainants against one respondent. More info HERE.
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Phonewords around the World
Wikipedia- The Free Encyclopedia
The main advantages of phonewords over standard phone numbers include increased memorability and increased response rates to advertising. They are easier to remember than numeric phone numbers….
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"Smarter than the average number ..."
Julian Gyngell's talk on "Phonewords and Finance", kindly hosted yesterday at the London office of McDermott Emery & Will, was a treat for those who attended. In short, * Australia has instituted a system by which Smartnumbers, these being the numerical bases for alphanumerical telephone numbers, are auctioned to the highest bidder, subject to minimal conditions and limitations…
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Vox | The only thing that can protect you from your gadgets is more gadgets. Vox Just a novelty, or “concept piece,” even in the words of their creator, the glasses can block the light coming from LED and LCD screens and therefore put the wearer in a world free of (digital) billboards and (some) TVs. Phones and computers and TVs ... |
NEWS.com.au | Government tries to explain away its support for 'It's OK to be white' motion NEWS.com.au But one of the motion's opponents, Justice Party Senator Derryn Hinch, furiously denounced her words. “With the federal election looming I'm starting to think that Senator Hanson and her former colleague Senator (Fraser) Anning are now locked in a race ... |
Science News for Students | Teens' cell phone use linked to memory problems Science News for Students Each time, hey had one minute to memorize 13 pairs of abstract shapes. Then they were shown one item from each pair and asked to match it with one of five choices. The study volunteers also took a test of verbal memory. That's the ability to remember ... |
The West Australian | Chaser projects Alan Jones' ad and phone number onto Sydney Opera House The West Australian Comedians have ridiculed the NSW government's plan to promote a horse race on the sails of the Sydney Opera House by projecting the words “Advertise here. Call Alan“ onto the famous building. Satirical group The Chaser posted a video of the prank on ... Alan Jones apologises for Opera House interview, as petition with 235000 signatures delivered Petition · Defend Our Opera House: Support Louise Herron · Change.org Sydney Opera House shame |
Phys.Org | When it comes to smartphone lifespan, brand name matters more than hardware Phys.Org In other words, Apple phones had longer lifespans even if they were the same age, size, and functional capability. "It's not that technical specifications don't matter," Makov said. "But no matter what combination of specs were included in our analysis ... |
Samsung Doubles Down On Crazy Race for Insanely Large Phones Tom's Guide In other words, the Galaxy S10 will be as big as the current Note 9 and the Note 10 will be .26 inches bigger than its predecessor. I'm having a hard time understanding the difference between the two devices at this point — perhaps it will only be ... |
Forbes | The 5G Revolution Starts Next Year, And This Stock Will Double As A Result Forbes 5G will also run on a new frequency that's never been used before. This is very important. It means every phone and computer will need new antennas and chips to connect to 5G. In other words, we will throw away our phones and buy new ones to get on 5G. |
The Times | Victim Aysha Frade's last words to husband found on her phone The Times Aysha Frade's last words to her husband were preserved in an unsent text message written moments before she died. She was texting as she walked across Westminster Bridge to pick up their two daughters, aged nine and 12, when she was hit by the ... |
Forbes | As 5G Launches, Consumers Couldn't Care Less. Here's Why They Should Forbes If you're like most cell phone users, you probably aren't paying attention to the slow rollout of 5G this year, including AT&T's recent announcement that it would bring superfast mobile connection speeds to 19 cities by early next year. But don't worry ... |
CNBC | Kanye West's 000000 iPhone password and 7 other things you should never do CNBC The rapper joined President Trump for a working lunch and, at one point, pulled out his phone to show the president a GIF. The cameras behind him caught his iPhone PIN, "000000," and broadcast it live. By now, West has probably changed his PIN. But the ... 17 surreal things that happened during the Donald Trump-Kanye West summit |