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Fibre optics

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.
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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.
Mobile services

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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'.
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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.
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InternetNZ: Telco Bill will protect fair broadband prices after 2020

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill to have first reading in mid-August, says Communications Minister Simon Bridges.
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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.
Fiber optics

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.
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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.