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Commerce Commission stories - Page 6

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Modernising NZ's telco sector: TUANZ applauds introduction of new Telco Bill
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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telecommunications amendment bill
Simon Bridges to introduce Bill reviewing regulatory framework of NZ's telecommunications sector. Utility regulation model for UFB fibre included.
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Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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broadband
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chorus
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In December 2015, the Commission announced its final decisions on the wholesale prices Chorus could charge internet providers.
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Simon Bridges announces reappointment of Telecommunications Commissioner
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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telecommunications
Dr Stephen Gale has been reappointed as Telecommunications Commissioner and member of the Commerce Commission in New Zealand.
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In just 12 months Kiwis getting substantially more data for less money
Fri, 19th May 2017
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
Kiwis are getting better value for money when it comes to broadband and mobile services, according to a recent report from the Commerce Commission.
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Commerce Commission reveals concerns for Spark/TeamTalk merger
Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
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teamtalk
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vodafone
​The Commerce Commission today published a statement of Preliminary Issues regarding Spark New Zealand’s proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.
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Spark applies for TeamTalk acquisition clearance from ComCom
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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The Commerce Commission has acknowledged that it has received a clearance application from Spark for its proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.
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Ignorance no defence as Bestdeals cops $47k fine
Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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auckland
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mobile trader
Being unaware of legal requirements is no defence for breaches of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and FTA, as Bestdeals has discovered.
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Two year jail sentence for mobile trader
Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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mobile trader
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ndi
A mobile trader has been sentenced to two years in the first jail sentence handed down in a prosecution initiated by the Commerce Commission.
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Chorus network capacity will continue to grow to meet customer demand
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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chorus
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telecommunications
The Commerce Commission just released the final decision in its review of the non‑price features of the Unbundled Bitstream Access (UBA) service.
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Week in review: The biggest stories that went down this week on NetGuide
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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apple
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technology gifts
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sky
It was a busy week for the NetGuide team. We thought we'd make it easy for you and pick out our highlights of the week in the land of consumer tech.
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Opposition rejoice as Vodafone Sky merger thrown out
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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sky
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Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.
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NO DEAL: Vodafone Sky merger no go
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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sky
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The Commerce Commission has declined clearance of the Vodafone/Sky merger, saying it could not exclude the chance the merger could lessen competition.
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Spark pleas for pause as Vodafone-Sky merger looms
Mon, 20th Feb 2017
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Spark seeks High Court halt to Vodafone-Sky deal, citing need for 'natural justice' and consumer protection before merger proceeds.
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Auckland mobile trader charged; Best Buy pleads guilty in ongoing ComCom action
Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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auckland
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fair trading act
The Commerce Commission has filed charges against an Auckland company, while another has pleaded guilty in an ongoing crackdown on mobile traders.
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Goodbye 2016: A look back at this year's IT industry
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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bi
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big data
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data analytics
The Internet of Things, cyber security, digital transformation, a new budget, Trump… Oh how 2016 was a tumultuous year for the world.
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Commerce Commission delays final decision on Sky-Vodafone merger
Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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The deadline for the final decision on the proposed Sky-Vodafone merger has been pushed back to February due to a high number of submissions and a hea.
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Highest penalties yet handed down to two mobile traders
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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consumer guarantees act
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refund
Two mobile traders have been handed the stiffest penalties yet for breaching the CCCFA, with charges also brought against ninth mobile trader.
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NZME/Fairfax merger: No way, says ComCom
Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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m&a
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fairfax media
NZ Commerce Commission set to decline merger between NZME and Fairfax, citing concerns over competition and media concentration.
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ComCom calls for submissions on rural fibre
Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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broadband
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fibre
Public to have one week to give their views on rolling out fibre on rural electricity infrastructure, says NZ Communications Minister Amy Adams.
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ComCom proposes continuation of number portability
Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
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smartphones
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technology gifts
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commerce commission
It enhances competition in the market as it removes a disincentive for consumers to leave their current provider if they see a better deal elsewhere.
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Commerce Commission 'not convinced' Sky-Vodafone merger is all it claims to be
Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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sky
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vodafone
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.
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Report finds Kiwis love online shopping, but won't settle for shoddy deals
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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commerce commission
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online shopping
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retail spending
The 2016 Consumer Issues Report shows that the number of online sales in New Zealand is increasing – but also subject to plenty of complaints.
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Vodafone promises better customer service for all New Zealanders
Thu, 29th Sep 2016
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crm
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Vodafone to enhance customer focus and service after complaints. Issues include charges, invoicing, and mobile plan confusion.
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Commerce Commission recommends deregulating Spark wholesale voice services
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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phone
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Spark's wholesale voice services should be deregulated to ensure that end users are not locked into Spark's services, the Commerce Commission says.