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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"That market power in a country like New Zealand would have been a disaster."

The Commerce Commission has declined clearance of the Vodafone/Sky merger, saying it could not exclude the chance the merger could lessen competition.

"This is a question of natural justice: to allow them to push ahead without this breathing space would mean the merger already has been effected."

The Commerce Commission has filed charges against an Auckland company, while another has pleaded guilty in an ongoing crackdown on mobile traders.

The Internet of Things, cyber security, digital transformation, a new budget, Trump… Oh how 2016 was a tumultuous year for the world.

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

Two mobile traders have been handed the stiffest penalties yet for breaching the CCCFA, with charges also brought against ninth mobile trader.

"Removal of this competitive tension would likely lead to a reduction in the quality and quantity of NZ news content both online and print."

“As the broadband rollout moves into more economically challenging areas, it’s important to consider other ways to increase the opportunities."

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.

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

The 2016 Consumer Issues Report shows that the number of online sales in New Zealand is increasing – but also subject to plenty of complaints.

"What our customers have to say about us is important, and we value the opportunity to hear their concerns and act on this information."

Spark's wholesale voice services should be deregulated to ensure that end users are not locked into Spark's services, the Commerce Commission says.

Vodafone New Zealand has now paid out more than $1.5 million in fines for Fair Trading Act breaches in the last five years alone.

It's a case of three sides to every story, as Vodafone and Sky have officially responded to submissions on the proposed Sky-Vodafone merger.

The Commerce Commission is filing civil proceedings in the Auckland High Court over the the fees it charges borrowers.

Should Chorus be allowed to compete in the wholesale backhaul market? Yes, absolutely they should.

The Commerce Commission is looking for feedback on 'domestic backhaul services', or how internet traffic is sent and received between major exchanges.

“We give clearance to a proposed merger only if we are satisfied the merger is unlikely to have the effect of substantially lessening competition."

The Commerce Commission has recently confirmed it will investigate whether Spark's resale voice services should be deregulated.

The Commerce Commission Telecomms Monitoring Report says data used by broadband subscribers each month rose 50% from 32GB in 2014 to 48GB in 2015.