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ComCom releases findings from fibre services study

Thu, 20th Dec 2018
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The Commerce Commision has released the summary report for its study to inform the development of regulations for Chorus and other fibre companies.
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Commerce Commission report shows fibre is hot on the heels of copper

Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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The report shows that as of 30 September 2018 there were 668,850 households and businesses connected to fibre, an increase of 45% from 2017.
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ComCom outlines plans for telco oversight

Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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The Commerce Commission has released a paper outlining how it will go about approaching service quality management of telecommunications providers.
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NZ Telco Forum responds to ComCom report complaint numbers

Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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Earlier this week, a Commerce Commission report stated that telecommunications had the most complaints of any industry - the TCF isn't convinced.
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ComCom report leads to greater focus on telcos, online retail

Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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The light is shining on confusing complexities and consumer complaints about online retail and telco marketing behaviours in the new report.
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ComCom warns online phone store for discount claims

Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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Buy mobile has been warned for claiming discounts against retail prices it could not show proof for when asked.
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eCommerce, telecoms, mergers named as 2018/19 focus for ComCom

Fri, 10th Aug 2018
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The Commerce Commission has names published its priority focus areas for the upcoming year, including implementing new telecommunication regulations.
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The Commerce Commission looks to retain its ability to regulate mobile roaming

Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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The regulation would enable a new operator to quickly expand its coverage beyond its own initial physical network.
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Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers

Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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The Commerce Commission has charged Spark with 11 counts of misleading customers over billing issues between 2014 and 2017, now heading for court.
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What are the benefits of NZ broadband performance testing?

Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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The ComCom's first paper from new testing partner looks at how testing data can be used to empower purchasing and sales decisions.
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ComCom seeks 3000 volunteers for broadband performance testing

Wed, 30th May 2018
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The Commerce Commission wants to rally 3000 volunteers to help make New Zealand's broadband better for everyone.
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ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.
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Mobile trader fines hit $1.56m with $330k for Mobile Shop

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Auckland-based Mobile Shop pleaded guilty to 24 charges, 12 under the Fair Trading Act and 12 under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.
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ComCom preparing for looming telco regulation with new study

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission launches a study to prepare for regulating New Zealand's fibre networks, currently built by Chorus and three local firms.
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Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.
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ComCom confirms scope for study on mobile services market

Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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The study's results will help to ensure regulation keeps pace with changes in the mobile telecommunications industry.
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ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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The Commerce Commission reopens its backhaul study as the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill advances in parliament.
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Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.
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ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy

Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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The Commerce Commission confirms NZ's four major telcos, Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile, will pay over 90% of the USD $50m levy for 2016/17.
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4 major telcos pay 90% of $50m development levy in ComCom's draft decision

Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Today's draft decision sees Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile collectively paying for more than 90% of the $50 million levy.