Commerce Commission stories - Page 6
ComCom outlines plans for telco oversight
Fri, 30th Nov 2018
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The Commerce Commission has released a paper outlining how it will go about approaching service quality management of telecommunications providers.
NZ Telco Forum responds to ComCom report complaint numbers
Thu, 29th Nov 2018
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telcos
Earlier this week, a Commerce Commission report stated that telecommunications had the most complaints of any industry - the TCF isn't convinced.
ComCom report leads to greater focus on telcos, online retail
Tue, 27th Nov 2018
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The light is shining on confusing complexities and consumer complaints about online retail and telco marketing behaviours in the new report.
PB Tech fined $77k by District Court for 'extensive failings'
Mon, 1st Oct 2018
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PB Tech has been fined NZD $77k by the Auckland District Court for selling over 4,000 non-compliant extended warranties, breaching consumer rights laws.
ComCom says national roaming stays, including 5G
Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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vodafone
Despite Vodafone and Spark's protests, the Commerce Commission decided there will be no changes to national roaming in order to promote competition.
Spark, TUANZ positive about ComCom mobile market study
Fri, 31st Aug 2018
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The Commerce Commission has announced a study into the national mobile market. Spark and TUANZ have both released statements welcoming the study.
ComCom warns online phone store for discount claims
Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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e-commerce
Buy mobile has been warned for claiming discounts against retail prices it could not show proof for when asked.
eCommerce, telecoms, mergers named as 2018/19 focus for ComCom
Fri, 10th Aug 2018
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The Commerce Commission has names published its priority focus areas for the upcoming year, including implementing new telecommunication regulations.
Can you back up your marketing claims? ComCom campaign aims to help out
Mon, 16th Jul 2018
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cloud services
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Companies in New Zealand are being warned by the Commerce Commission that they must be able to substantiate their marketing and advertising claims.
The Commerce Commission looks to retain its ability to regulate mobile roaming
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The regulation would enable a new operator to quickly expand its coverage beyond its own initial physical network.
Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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The Commerce Commission has charged Spark with 11 counts of misleading customers over billing issues between 2014 and 2017, now heading for court.
What are the benefits of NZ broadband performance testing?
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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software development
The ComCom's first paper from new testing partner looks at how testing data can be used to empower purchasing and sales decisions.
PB Tech raked over coals by ComCom for dodgy practices
Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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PB Tech admits to 14 charges of violating extended warranty rules, while also being warned for bait advertising, according to the Commerce Commission.
ComCom seeks 3000 volunteers for broadband performance testing
Wed, 30th May 2018
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The Commerce Commission wants to rally 3000 volunteers to help make New Zealand's broadband better for everyone.
Apple warned by ComCom for misleading consumers
Wed, 30th May 2018
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Apple is the latest tech company, after Noel Leeming and Smiths City, to get attention from the ComCom for unfair treatment of consumers.
Kiwi clothing brand under fire: ComCom warns businesses about 'Made in NZ' claims
Tue, 15th May 2018
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fair trade
Clothing brand WORLD is under investigation by the Commerce Commission regarding the accuracy of its t-shirt labelling.
ComCom seeks to understand how electricity firms plan to harness emerging tech
Thu, 10th May 2018
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power / energy
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The Commerce Commission eyes how NZ's electricity distributors plan and invest in emerging tech like solar and EVs to adapt to changing energy demands.
ComCom requesting telco feedback on funding for future fibre regulation
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission has calculated that it would cost $12 million to implement the proposed regulation over a three-year period.
Mobile trader fines hit $1.56m with $330k for Mobile Shop
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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Auckland-based Mobile Shop pleaded guilty to 24 charges, 12 under the Fair Trading Act and 12 under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.
Noel Leeming hit by nine charges of breaching consumer rights
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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The consumer retail, owned by The Warehouse Group, will defend the nine charges, each laid by different customers, in court at the end of May.