Commerce Commission stories
ComCom seeks feedback on broadband performance programme
Thu, 24th Feb 2022
#
uc
#
wireless networks
#
cloud services
The Commerce Commission is inviting feedback on enhancements to its Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme.
Proceedings filed against government software provider
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
#
government
#
commerce commission
#
software
The NZ Commerce Commission has now filed proceedings against digital government software company Objective Corporation Limited (Objective).
Watchdog expects telecommunications retail service issues to be addressed
Wed, 15th Sep 2021
#
uc
#
commerce commission
#
retail
The Commerce Commission wants to see an improvement in the quality of retail services offered by the telecommunications industry.
Commerce Commission wants better outcomes for complaints about telecommunications industry
Thu, 2nd Sep 2021
#
uc
#
commerce commission
#
retail
Commerce Commission calls for improvements to telecommunications dispute resolution scheme to benefit consumers and industry.
Commerce Commission releases draft report on telco dispute scheme
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
#
uc
#
commerce commission
#
tcf
The number of complaints received by the Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Scheme has grown on average by 14% year on year.
Com Com to head to court on Google Ads price fixing
Mon, 16th Aug 2021
#
google
#
commerce commission
#
loan platfom
The Commerce Commission has filed proceedings at the High Court claiming Moola engaged in cartel conduct relating to online advertising on Google Ads.
The Commerce Commission warns telcos over unclear marketing
Thu, 12th Aug 2021
#
uc
#
chorus
#
commerce commission
The Commerce Commission urgently seeks views on proposed marketing principles to reduce consumer confusion about alternative technology.
Commerce Commission maintains regulation of telco services to protect consumers
Wed, 12th May 2021
#
uc
#
wireless networks
#
cloud services
UK regulators uphold regulation on three wholesale telecoms services to maintain competition and protect consumers.
NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom review into dispute resolution scheme
Wed, 28th Apr 2021
#
uc
#
commerce commission
#
tcf
New Zealand telcos back Commerce Commission's review into the Telecomms Dispute Resolution Scheme, says NZ Telecommunications Forum.
Faster fibre plans, says Commerce Commission
Tue, 13th Apr 2021
#
uc
#
commerce commission
#
fibre
The performance of Fibre Max plans has substantially improved, according to the Commerce Commission's Measuring Broadband New Zealand report.
Commission completes review of consumer mobile phone bills
Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
#
uc
#
commerce commission
#
2degrees
Commerce Commission completes mobile bill review, with refined analysis saving one in seven consumers an average of £18.28 per month.
ComCom: Broadband pricing stagnant in 2020 despite NZers flocking online
Tue, 16th Mar 2021
#
uc
#
mdm
#
byod
Despite increased demand, fixed line broadband pricing remains expensive tor all tiers compared to other countries in the OECD.
Telco Plan B under fire over failure to comply with levy requirements
Mon, 15th Mar 2021
#
uc
#
commerce commission
Plan B Group warned by Commerce Commission over failure to meet information obligations for Telecommunications Development Levy (TDL).
Chorus looking to spend $1.6 billion - ComCom seeks feedback
Mon, 15th Feb 2021
#
chorus
#
commerce commission
#
fibre
The Commerce Commission is consulting on a proposal from Chorus to spend $1.6 billion over the first three years of the new fibre regulatory regime.
Commerce Commission to promote competition in telco markets
Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
#
uc
#
chorus
#
commerce commission
Commerce Commission launches survey for stakeholders to provide input on new regulations for fibre service providers in New Zealand.
ComCom warns Noel Leeming Group over delivery representations during COVID-19
Thu, 31st Dec 2020
#
commerce commission
#
noel leeming
#
delivery service
Noel Leeming Group warned by Commerce Commission for making delivery representations without reasonable grounds.
ComCom testing programme improves NZ broadband performance
Fri, 11th Dec 2020
#
uc
#
commerce commission
#
fibre
The Commerce Commission's Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme has helped to identify and fix network problems.
ComCom seeks increase in telecommunications, fibre funding
Thu, 10th Dec 2020
#
uc
#
commerce commission
#
fibre
Commerce Commission seeks feedback on funding for regulation of telecommunications, electricity, and gas sectors. Increased funding proposed.
Commerce Commission finalises consumer protections for withdrawal of copper phone and broadband services
Thu, 10th Dec 2020
#
chorus
#
commerce commission
#
fibre
The code sets out the requirements Chorus must meet before it can stop providing wholesale copper phone and broadband services, including ADSL and VDSL.
NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom 111 Contact Code
Wed, 18th Nov 2020
#
uc
#
wireless networks
#
cloud services
The telecommunications industry is committed to ensuring vulnerable customers can continue to access emergency services.