Commerce Commission stories - Page 3
Commerce Commission moves to address rising telecommunications sector complaints
Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
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The Commerce Commission is asking for views on what telecommunications providers could be doing better to address increasing complaints about the sector.
Commerce Commission confirms approach to enforcing telco obligations
Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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Commerce Commission releases guidance on monitoring and enforcing obligations of telecom operators to offer wholesale services on non-discriminatory basis.
Commerce Commission tells telcos to improve consumer choice
Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission has urged mobile operators to provide more comparison information to consumers.
Commerce Commission unveils proposed approach to fibre regulation
Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission has outlined its proposed process and approach to regulate fibre access services.
ComCom takes responsibility for external provider breach
Thu, 6th Aug 2020
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Commerce Commission admits security flaws and pledges to implement stronger systems following burglary incident.
ComCom seeks feedback on Mobile Access Termination Service
Thu, 11th Jun 2020
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Commerce Commission seeks feedback on draft review of Mobile Access Termination Service, which recommends continued regulation.
ComCom warns Becextech for breaches against Fair Trading Act
Thu, 28th May 2020
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Commerce Commission warns Becextech over misleading sales tactics and false discount claims.
ComCom report 'proof' of the need of fibre - Chorus
Tue, 26th May 2020
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Chorus hails fibre as lockdown shows no net speed drop in NZ's broadband, citing the latest report.
NZ's copper and fibre networks held up despite increased demand during lockdown
Fri, 22nd May 2020
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New Zealand's copper and fibre broadband connections held up well during the COVID-19 lockdown, despite increased levels of demand on the networks.
ComCom seeks feedback on Chorus withdrawal from copper and broadband services
Wed, 20th May 2020
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New Zealand's Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on a code designed to protect consumers as Chorus moves them from copper to fibre networks.
Fixed broadband prices most expensive in New Zealand, as fibre overtakes copper
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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Fibre has surpassed copper as Kiwi households' primary internet access, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.
TCF: Telcos meeting New Zealand demand
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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The Commerce Commission has released its Annual Telecommunication Monitoring Report this week, and the TCF says it is welcoming the report's findings.
ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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NZ CommCom propounds fibre access rules to spark rivalry & innovation.
NZ telcos plead guilty, given fines over false invoicing
Fri, 14th Feb 2020
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Three telco providers in New Zealand have been fined a total of $121,500 for making false representations in customer invoices.
ComCom faces security breach from stolen computer equipment
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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Data breach at Commerce Commission after theft of equipment with confidential info.
NZ mobile market in 'good shape', Commerce Commission claims
Fri, 27th Sep 2019
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New Zealand's mobile market in 'good shape' as competitive environment benefits consumers, says Commerce Commission.
Testing begins at Vodafone's first 5G site in Christchurch
Thu, 26th Sep 2019
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The new 4G cell site will increase the area’s access to communication services, with boosted mobile phone reception and data speeds faster than 3G.
Commerce Commission seeks to upgrade NZ’s emergency calling code
Fri, 13th Sep 2019
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New Zealand regulator proposes rules to protect consumers during power cuts as country shifts to new telecom technologies.
ComCom says its time to deregulate copper voice services
Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
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The Commerce Commission has cited the range of alternative voice offerings and shrinking consumer numbers as reasons to let Spark take the reigns.
Telcos in the hot seat after ComCom lays charges
Fri, 19th Jul 2019
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Commerce Commission charges Vocus subsidiaries for false billing claims.
ComCom wants to know what you think of your phone and broadband service
Tue, 25th Jun 2019
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NZ Commission seeks public input on telco services quality post Telecom Act revamp.
Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband
Fri, 21st Jun 2019
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The Commerce Commission's scrutiny on unbundled broadband pricing is a step in the right direction, according to Vocus Group and Vodafone.
NZ's broadband is reliable enough to stream video, says ComCom study
Thu, 13th Jun 2019
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New Zealand’s broadband services are holding their own when it comes to deliver video streaming services like Netflix and YouTube.
Telco backhaul services: ComCom says no further intervention required
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
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Backhaul services in New Zealand do not require further regulatory intervention, according to the Commerce Commission.