Commerce Commission stories - Page 8

Kiwis are getting better value for money when it comes to broadband and mobile services, according to a recent report from the Commerce Commission.

​The Commerce Commission today published a statement of Preliminary Issues regarding Spark New Zealand's proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.

The Commerce Commission has acknowledged that it has received a clearance application from Spark for its proposed acquisition of TeamTalk.

Being unaware of legal requirements is no defence for breaches of the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act and FTA, as Bestdeals has discovered.

A mobile trader has been sentenced to two years in the first jail sentence handed down in a prosecution initiated by the Commerce Commission.

The Commerce Commission just released the final decision in its review of the non‑price features of the Unbundled Bitstream Access (UBA) service.

It was a busy week for the NetGuide team. We thought we'd make it easy for you and pick out our highlights of the week in the land of consumer tech.

Commerce Commission decision to block proposed Vodafone-Sky merger is 'positive' for Kiwi consumers, says Spark.

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

Spark seeks High Court halt to Vodafone-Sky deal, citing need for 'natural justice' and consumer protection before merger proceeds.

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.

NZ Commerce Commission set to decline merger between NZME and Fairfax, citing concerns over competition and media concentration.

Public to have one week to give their views on rolling out fibre on rural electricity infrastructure, says NZ Communications Minister Amy Adams.

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.

Vodafone to enhance customer focus and service after complaints. Issues include charges, invoicing, and mobile plan confusion.