Commerce Commission stories - Page 4
NZ telco industry focussed on improving customer service
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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The New Zealand telecommunications sector is actively addressing customer service gaps through a series of initiatives led by the Telecommunications Forum.
Telecommunications - NZ's most complained about industry, says ComCom
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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New Zealand's telecoms industry is the most complained about sector, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.
Four telcos warned about breaching Fair Trading Act by Commerce Commission
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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Four NZ telecommunications companies have been warned by the Commerce Commission for breaching the Fair Trading Act.
InternetNZ: Telco Bill will protect fair broadband prices after 2020
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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telecommunications amendment bill
Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill to have first reading in mid-August, says Communications Minister Simon Bridges.
Modernising NZ's telco sector: TUANZ applauds introduction of new Telco Bill
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Simon Bridges to introduce Bill reviewing regulatory framework of NZ's telecommunications sector. Utility regulation model for UFB fibre included.
Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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In December 2015, the Commission announced its final decisions on the wholesale prices Chorus could charge internet providers.
Simon Bridges announces reappointment of Telecommunications Commissioner
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Dr Stephen Gale has been reappointed as Telecommunications Commissioner and member of the Commerce Commission in New Zealand.
Ignorance no defence as Bestdeals cops $47k fine
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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fair trading act
Being unaware of legal requirements is no defence for breaches of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and FTA, as Bestdeals has discovered.
Two year jail sentence for mobile trader
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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mobile trader
A mobile trader has been sentenced to two years in the first jail sentence handed down in a prosecution initiated by the Commerce Commission.
Chorus network capacity will continue to grow to meet customer demand
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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The Commerce Commission just released the final decision in its review of the non‑price features of the Unbundled Bitstream Access (UBA) service.
Auckland mobile trader charged; Best Buy pleads guilty in ongoing ComCom action
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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The Commerce Commission has filed charges against an Auckland company, while another has pleaded guilty in an ongoing crackdown on mobile traders.
Highest penalties yet handed down to two mobile traders
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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Two mobile traders have been handed the stiffest penalties yet for breaching the CCCFA, with charges also brought against ninth mobile trader.
ComCom calls for submissions on rural fibre
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Public to have one week to give their views on rolling out fibre on rural electricity infrastructure, says NZ Communications Minister Amy Adams.
Commerce Commission 'not convinced' Sky-Vodafone merger is all it claims to be
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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The next blow for Vodafone and Sky's proposed merger has been built, with the Commerce Commission today announcing that it's not convinced the merger.
Commerce Commission seeks feedback on NZ's internet backhaul services
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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broadband
The Commerce Commission is looking for feedback on 'domestic backhaul services', or how internet traffic is sent and received between major exchanges.
ComCom officially weighs in on Vodafone/Sky merger
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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The Commerce Commission has released its preliminary issues statement on the Vodafone/Sky merger, a deal that seeks to blend telecom and TV services in NZ.
Commerce commission to investigate Spark
Tue, 5th Jul 2016
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spark
The Commerce Commission has recently confirmed it will investigate whether Spark's resale voice services should be deregulated.
Two Auckland mobile traders fined $171,500 for contract failing
Thu, 16th Jun 2016
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electronics
Two mobile traders have been fined $171,500 for failing to provide borrowers with legally required information.
TCF welcomes ComCom telco report
Mon, 30th May 2016
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NZ Telecommunications Forum praises ComCom report highlighting Kiwis' access to world-class, affordable telco services.
The state of it: ComCom report takes close look at NZ telco sector
Thu, 26th May 2016
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New Zealand's telecoms sector changing rapidly, with data consumption accelerating and mobile calling set to overtake fixed lines.