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Kiwis have 'world-class' broadband - TCF

Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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New Zealand's telecommunications consumers are receiving good broadband services, according to a report from the Commerce Commission.
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ComCom testing programme improves NZ broadband performance

Fri, 11th Dec 2020
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The Commerce Commission's Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme has helped to identify and fix network problems.
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ComCom seeks increase in telecommunications, fibre funding

Thu, 10th Dec 2020
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Commerce Commission seeks feedback on funding for regulation of telecommunications, electricity, and gas sectors. Increased funding proposed.
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Commerce Commission finalises consumer protections for withdrawal of copper phone and broadband services

Thu, 10th Dec 2020
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The code sets out the requirements Chorus must meet before it can stop providing wholesale copper phone and broadband services, including ADSL and VDSL.
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NZ telco industry welcomes ComCom 111 Contact Code

Wed, 18th Nov 2020
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The telecommunications industry is committed to ensuring vulnerable customers can continue to access emergency services.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ComCom warns Becextech for breaches against Fair Trading Act

Thu, 28th May 2020
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The Commerce Commission has warned Becextech for misleading New Zealand consumers, selling refurbished phones as new, and making false discount claims.
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ComCom report 'proof' of the need of fibre - Chorus

Tue, 26th May 2020
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Chorus responds to ComCom report, emphasising fibre's crucial role as broadband held steady in New Zealand during the COVID-19 lockdown.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ComCom releases draft guidance for unbundled fibre

Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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ComCom has issued draft guidance to clarify enforcement of unbundled fibre access by Chorus and other LFCs, aiming to boost competition and innovation.
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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.
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ComCom faces security breach from stolen computer equipment

Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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The Commerce Commission is working with Police after computer equipment was stolen, compromising confidential transcripts from over 200 meetings and interviews.