TIO seeks extended powers to cover digital platforms


James Riley
Editorial Director

The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman has renewed calls for government to extend its authority to include the handling of complaints about social media and other digital platforms.

The TIO, which is tasked with managing complaints about traditional carrier phone, says it had received more than 1,500 complaints about digital platforms since 2023 – despite these services being outside of the scope of the organisation’s activities.

The Ombudsman on Thursday released a …

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