Commerce Commission stories - Page 15

Telecommunications commissioner Dr Ross Patterson's job is on the line, despite injecting a healthy dose of competition into the sector.

Testing company TrueNet needs more than 200 volunteers to help them measure the country's broadband performance - ISP employees need not apply.

Seeking cheaper deals leads the charge in why telco customers switch providers, reveals Commerce Commission study.

Customers happier calling friends and family on competing networks thanks to last year's changes to termination rates.

Study finds only 10% of small business owners know the price, data cap, and max and min speeds of their current plans.

Minister outlines strategy to maximise use of UK's £1.35bn Ultra Fast Broadband project for schools, health, and businesses.

Expert urges embrace of 'ecosystems' over 'egosystems' for broadband success, as Stephen Fry highlights New Zealand's broadband woes.

NZ Commerce Commission expands telecommunication funding rules, broadening the scope under the newly established TDL system.

NZ's health and education sectors might not be fully prepared for the potential of Ultra Fast Broadband, raising concerns about future readiness.

Kiwis face high prices for mobile and fixed-line services compared to OECD peers, reveals Commerce Commission.

Commerce Commission revamps telco access rules, updating Standard Terms Determinations ahead of Telecom's split.

Vodafone fined nearly £82,000 for misleading promotion, marking its second penalty from ComCom amidst ongoing legal battles.

Telecom to refund overcharged customers USD $2.7 million after settling with Commerce Commission over a broadband data usage error caused by a software fault.

Vodafone has been found guilty of false advertising breaching the Fair Trading Act, less than two months after receiving a $400,000 fine for the same charge.

Telecom to remain regulated as Commerce Commission finds limited competition in the UBA broadband market, affecting market dynamics.

Vodafone hit with a £402,375 fine for breaching Fair Trading Act after misleading mobile internet advertising led to unexpected charges for users.

The Commerce Commission has revised its view of Telecom's competition for UBA and seeks submissions on the revision.

CallPlus and Slingshot CEO Mark Callander said his company will likely also issue proceedings against Telecom in light of ComCom discrimination allegations.

The Commerce Commission is to issue proceedings alleging that Telecom is likely to have discriminated under the Telecom Separation Undertakings.

Ministry accepts Commerce Commission recommendations on resale regulation of retail broadband and data services.