The Australian Telecommunications Users Group was founded on a vision.
ATUG is a not-for-profit membership-based organisation of Australian telecommunications users and has been working for better choice, value and services in the sector since 1981.
ATUG's initial goal was achieved by the de-regulation of the telecommunications industry in 1997, when the new policy framework of open competition brought significant benefits to end-users.
Since then, ATUG's mission has been to continue to represent the interests of users through ongoing debate on the effectiveness of telecommunications policies and to lobby hard for further change.
ATUG has already contributed to major reforms, such as number portability, broadband access and pricing, regional services and best practice procurement.
ATUG's focus is on delivering practical services for its members, leveraging their experience to identify new polices which can improve Australia's telecommunications regime.
ATUG also helps members share their experiences so that all ATUG members get better value for their telecommunications dollar.
ATUG is committed to the development of fair and open competition in telecommunications services, as it believes competition serves users' interests best. It does this by promoting choice in services, which leads to better prices and better quality services.
