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We regulate communications and media to maximise the economic and social benefits for Australia.

12/06/2026

Which viewing or listening trend reversed in 2025 after a previous decline?

11/06/2026

Scammers often impersonate well-known brands using fake SMS sender IDs.

That’s why the SMS Sender ID Register is launching on 1 July 2026.

The register means:

✔️ Only registered sender IDs will display on smart phones
✔️ Unregistered sender IDs will be labelled as ‘Unverified’

Register now to avoid disruption of your branded SMS and MMS messages.

Follow the link in the comments to learn more.

10/06/2026

Mobile phone networks and wireless devices use low-level radio emissions to send and receive information. These emissions are better known as electromagnetic energy or EME.

We regulate communications devices and equipment that emit EME, to make sure emissions meet strict safety standards set by the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. We conduct site inspections, audit EME site records and undertake measurements.

Follow the link in the comments to try our EME checker and explore measured EME levels at selected mobile phone base station sites across Australia.

09/06/2026

Some online gambling services look like they’re legal in Australia, but they will not give you the same protection as a licensed service.

05/06/2026

📡 Interference in the airwaves?

From detection to resolution, here are the 4 steps we take to resolve it.

04/06/2026

Do you send SMS or MMS messages to your customers using your brand or business name?

The way businesses and organisations send branded text messages is changing.

From 1 July 2026, new rules mean that text messages sent with a business or organisation’s name at the top of the message (known as a sender ID) will need to be registered or they will be labelled as ‘unverified’.

The ACMA is launching Australia’s SMS Sender ID Register to help stop scam SMS and MMS messages that pretend to be from real businesses.

To keep sending text messages that show your business or brand name, you’ll need to apply to register with your telco or message provider.

You need to register each Sender ID you use and if you use more than one telco or message provider, you will need to contact them all – the sooner the better.

Register now to avoid disruption to your messages.

Follow the link in the comments to find out more.

02/06/2026

If you’re struggling to pay your phone or internet bills on time, tell your telco.

Telco services are an essential part of life, and your provider must provide you with options to help manage payments and keep your services connected.

Follow the link in the comments to find out more.

01/06/2026

Missed what we’ve been up to lately?

Our latest Engage newsletter has all the highlights from May.

👉 Check it out here: https://acma.createsend1.com/t/d-e-guudykd-l-r/

Want it delivered straight to your inbox next time?

Follow the link in the comments to subscribe.

29/05/2026

Thinking about buying a new walkie talkie?

Do your research. Many cheap models available online don’t meet Aussie standards.

Follow the link in the comments for more information.

28/05/2026

Do you send SMS or MMS messages to your customers using your brand or business name?

If your SMS or MMS messages show your brand or business name at the top of the message (instead of a mobile number), you’ll need to register your sender ID now to avoid them being labelled as “Unverified”.

From 1 July 2026, the ACMA is launching Australia’s SMS Sender ID Register to help stop scam messages that pretend to be from real businesses or organisations.

To keep sending SMS messages with your brand or business name after 1 July, you’ll need to apply to register with your telco or message provider.

Without registration, your sender IDs will be replaced with “Unverified” when you send messages and may be mistaken for a scam.

👇 Find a telco or message provider via the link in the comments.

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