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ACCC warns on net slowdowns
[February 11, 2013]

ACCC warns on net slowdowns


Feb 11, 2013 (The Australian Financial Review - ABIX via COMTEX) -- The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned ISPs against favouring their own content. ACCC chairman Rod Sims said the regulator would investigate cases of ISPs slowing down file-sharing programs to encourage consumers to purchase their video content. Telstra is preparing to trial new broadband management strategies.



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