Commerce Commission stories - Page 7
ComCom preparing for looming telco regulation with new study
Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission launches a study to prepare for regulating New Zealand's fibre networks, currently built by Chorus and three local firms.
Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017
Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.
ComCom confirms scope for study on mobile services market
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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The study's results will help to ensure regulation keeps pace with changes in the mobile telecommunications industry.
ComCom blocks Trade Me's move to acquire Motorcentral
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Berry argues that the merger could also entrench the market power Trade Me holds for online classified advertising to motor vehicle dealers.
NZ Commerce Commission warns consumers to stay away from dodgy ticket site
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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The NZ Commerce Commission warns consumers against using Viagogo following 228 complaints about fake tickets, hidden fees, and misleading claims.
ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament
Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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The Commerce Commission reopens its backhaul study as the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill advances in parliament.
How smaller Kiwi telcos are gaining market share
Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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But why are we seeing an increase in market share by the smaller telcos at a time where fewer and fewer exist?.
New cartel law spurs release of ComCom's competitor collaboration guidelines
Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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The updates to the guidelines are a result of amendments to the law – specifically the Commerce (Cartels and Other Matters) Amendment Act 2017.
Who is going to buy Vocus NZ?
Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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The Vocus Group is reportedly looking for $500 million for its NZ assets as it tries to decrease debt and steady the ship.
ComCom makes final decision on what major telcos will contribute to $50m levy
Thu, 7th Dec 2017
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The Commerce Commission confirms NZ's four major telcos, Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile, will pay over 90% of the USD $50m levy for 2016/17.
Spark buys Digital Island – a good move?
Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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I wasn't inclined to believe that Spark would leave Digital Island to act as an independent brand as part of its wholesale and ventures division.
4 major telcos pay 90% of $50m development levy in ComCom's draft decision
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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Today's draft decision sees Spark, Vodafone, Chorus, and 2degrees Mobile collectively paying for more than 90% of the $50 million levy.
NZ telco industry focussed on improving customer service
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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The New Zealand telecommunications sector is actively addressing customer service gaps through a series of initiatives led by the Telecommunications Forum.
Telecommunications - NZ's most complained about industry, says ComCom
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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New Zealand's telecoms industry is the most complained about sector, according to a report by the Commerce Commission.
SMBs warned to watch out for 'Corporate Portal New Zealand' scam
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
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The New Zealand Companies Office is once again warning organisations to watch out for fake correspondence that appears to be from 'Corporate Portal'.
Four telcos warned about breaching Fair Trading Act by Commerce Commission
Mon, 14th Aug 2017
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Four NZ telecommunications companies have been warned by the Commerce Commission for breaching the Fair Trading Act.
InternetNZ: Telco Bill will protect fair broadband prices after 2020
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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telecommunications amendment bill
Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill to have first reading in mid-August, says Communications Minister Simon Bridges.
Modernising NZ's telco sector: TUANZ applauds introduction of new Telco Bill
Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Simon Bridges to introduce Bill reviewing regulatory framework of NZ's telecommunications sector. Utility regulation model for UFB fibre included.
Consumers gain $4/month net decrease from wholesale broadband price drop
Wed, 21st Jun 2017
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In December 2015, the Commission announced its final decisions on the wholesale prices Chorus could charge internet providers.
Simon Bridges announces reappointment of Telecommunications Commissioner
Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Dr Stephen Gale has been reappointed as Telecommunications Commissioner and member of the Commerce Commission in New Zealand.