Telecommunications Law

Telecommunications Law Specialists

Arnotts Technology Lawyers provides comprehensive legal services to telecommunications carriers, carriage service providers, internet service providers, and businesses in the telecommunications supply chain. We combine deep regulatory expertise with commercial pragmatism to help you navigate Australia's complex telecommunications regulatory environment.

Regulatory Compliance & Licensing

We guide telecommunications businesses through the full spectrum of regulatory compliance obligations:

Carrier & Service Provider Licensing

• Carrier license applications and renewals
• Carriage service provider (CSP) registration
• Nominated carrier declaration (NCD) applications
• Licensing compliance and ongoing obligations
• Facilities installation permits and regulatory consents
• ACMA reporting and compliance obligations

Telecommunications Consumer Protections (TCP) Code

• TCP Code registration and compliance
• Critical Information Summary (CIS) requirements
• Contract terms and fair trading obligations
• Billing and payment requirements
• Credit management and financial hardship provisions
• Complaint handling procedures and TIO compliance
• Consumer information and disclosure requirements

Industry Codes & Standards

• Mobile Number Portability Code compliance
• Telecommunications Service Provider Determination
• Emergency call requirements (000/112 obligations)
• Location Information Code compliance
• Telecommunications Numbering Plan compliance
• Industry-specific standards and best practices

Carrier & Infrastructure Agreements

We draft, review, and negotiate all types of telecommunications infrastructure and services agreements:

Wholesale Services Agreements

• Wholesale carrier services agreements
• Network capacity and bandwidth agreements
• Dark fiber and infrastructure leasing
• Mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) agreements
• Wholesale local loop unbundling (ULLS) arrangements
• Backhaul and transmission services

Infrastructure & Facilities Agreements

• Co-location and rack space agreements
• Tower and site sharing arrangements
• Roaming agreements (domestic and international)
• Network interconnection agreements
• Facilities access undertakings
• Construction and installation contracts

NBN & National Broadband Network

• NBN Co wholesale broadband agreements (WBA)
• NBN product and service selection
• Special access undertaking (SAU) implications
• Migration planning and legacy network disconnection
• NBN commercial terms and pricing structures
• Dispute resolution with NBN Co

Spectrum & Network Services

We advise on spectrum licensing and network deployment:

Spectrum Licensing & Management

• Spectrum license acquisitions and transfers
• Radiocommunications licensing and compliance
• Spectrum allocation and auction participation
• Spectrum sharing and coordination arrangements
• Satellite services licensing
• Equipment certification and compliance

Network Deployment & Infrastructure

• Telecommunications infrastructure planning
• Facilities installation powers and rights
• Land access agreements and easements
• Low-impact facilities determinations
• Local government consultation and approval
• Heritage and environmental compliance

Industry-Specific Regulatory Advice

We provide ongoing regulatory advice across all aspects of telecommunications operations:

Privacy & Data Retention

• Telecommunications sector privacy obligations
• Data retention compliance (metadata retention)
• Lawful interception and law enforcement requests
• Customer information disclosure requirements
• Encryption and data security obligations

Competition & Consumer Law

• ACCC telecommunications access regime
• Competition notifications and clearances
• Anti-competitive conduct and vertical integration
• Consumer law compliance (ACL)
• Misleading and deceptive conduct prevention

Content & Online Safety

• Online safety obligations for internet service providers
• Content blocking and filtering requirements
• Copyright infringement notice schemes
• Offensive content and illegal material obligations
• eSafety Commissioner compliance

Telecommunications Transactions

We support telecommunications M&A and commercial transactions:

• Acquisitions of telecommunications businesses and assets
• Carrier license and spectrum license transfers
• Regulatory approvals and ACCC clearances
• Network asset sales and infrastructure divestments
• Joint ventures and network sharing arrangements
• International telecommunications partnerships

Dispute Resolution & Enforcement

When disputes arise, we provide strategic advice and representation:

• ACMA investigations and enforcement actions
• Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) complaints
• ACCC proceedings and competition disputes
• Commercial disputes with carriers and suppliers
• Customer complaints and class actions
• Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution

Why Choose Arnotts for Telecommunications Law?