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Mobile termination process begins
Commerce Commission

Mobile termination process begins

New Zealand begins the lengthy process of setting wholesale prices for mobile call and text termination, targeting completion by March 2011.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Sep 2010
Breaking: Newman resigns from TUANZ
TUANZ

Breaking: Newman resigns from TUANZ

Ernie Newman resigns as TUANZ Chief Executive after 12 years, citing recent mobile termination rate regulation as a pivotal factor.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 13th Aug 2010
Minister revises Ultra-Fast Broadband tender
Unified Communications

Minister revises Ultra-Fast Broadband tender

Communications Minister Steven Joyce revises UFB tender, aiming to enhance local fibre companies' business models and attract more private investment.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2010
Commission reviews Telecom UBA service
Commerce Commission

Commission reviews Telecom UBA service

The Commerce Commission will assess if Telecom New Zealand has limited competition in providing unbundled bitstream access, impacting broadband services.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 23rd Jun 2010
Commission reconsiders mobile termination
Commerce Commission

Commission reconsiders mobile termination

Minister Steven Joyce seeks new submissions on the reconsidered Commerce Commission report advocating regulation of mobile call and text termination fees.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2010
Separation unsustainable - Telecom CEO
Chorus

Separation unsustainable - Telecom CEO

Telecom CEO Paul Reynolds has hit out at the operational separation<br />undertakings which he says has already cost the company $249 million.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th May 2010
Rethink urged on telco regulation
Digital Entertainment

Rethink urged on telco regulation

Richard Hooper, former Ofcom deputy chair, challenges NZ's telco regulation approach; advises harmony among agencies and advocates for dark fibre access.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 4th May 2010
Ex Telecom boss tells all
Forbes

Ex Telecom boss tells all

Former Telecom CEO Theresa Gattung's memoir, Bird on a Wire, promises a candid look at her seven transformative years leading NZ's largest telco.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jan 2010
Telecom breach could cost $10m
Commerce Commission

Telecom breach could cost $10m

[UPDATED] Telecom could face a $10m fine after it was found to have breached the Commerce Act by the High Court today.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Oct 2009
The lowdown on best practice and benchmarking
Unified Communications

The lowdown on best practice and benchmarking

OBS delves into best practice and benchmarking in the IT industry, highlighting the importance of customer demand, self-regulation, and continuous improvement.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2009
Europe risks a backflip
Unified Communications

Europe risks a backflip

Users must safeguard competition in network industries as Europe faces threats of monopolies and anti-competitive states.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2009

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Voda disappointed over mobile termination wait
Unified Communications

Voda disappointed over mobile termination wait

Vodafone has expressed disappointment over the Minister's decision to regulate mobile termination rates, delaying potential cost benefits for users.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Aug 2010
Telecom to pay $1.6 million to Vodafone, Orcon
Unified Communications

Telecom to pay $1.6 million to Vodafone, Orcon

Telecom has settled with the Commerce Commission for USD $1.6 million after complaints from Vodafone and Orcon about anti-competitive behaviour.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jul 2010
Britain rushes through copyright law
Wireless Networks

Britain rushes through copyright law

British MPs rush through the Digital Economy Bill, introducing strict copyright laws against digital file sharing, despite public opposition and limited debate.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
“There oughta be a law!”
Unified Communications

“There oughta be a law!”

As the internet evolves, governments in democracies are debating whether it should remain free from regulation, citing child pornography, viruses, and theft.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Sat, 1st May 2010
Minister orders investigation into 111
Government

Minister orders investigation into 111

The government has launched an investigation in the failure of some emergency 111 calls in Auckland this morning.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2010
Tape is not dead
Risk & Compliance

Tape is not dead

As carbon footprints and power usage drive data storage decisions, once-dismissed tape technology is reclaiming its crucial role in long-term backups.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Feb 2010
Keeping tabs on telcos
Unified Communications

Keeping tabs on telcos

New Zealand is considering separating its telecommunications market to stimulate competition and improve infrastructure.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2009